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Ohio Permit Practice Test 2

20 new questions · no repeats from Test 1 · Updated July 12, 2026

A fresh 20 — no overlap with Test 1 — weighted toward the rules-of-the-road and safety questions people miss most. The real Ohio exam is 40 questions at 75% to pass — that 75% bar ties Ohio with 2 other states at #44 strictest of the 50 states.

Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Exam Simulator (40 Q) Cheat Sheet Am I ready?

Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.

1. For a driver under the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of:

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Correct answer: .02% or higher

Ohio has a zero-tolerance law: for drivers under age 21, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC of .02% or higher.

2. A TIPIC holder who is under age 16 must have who seated in the front passenger seat while driving?

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Correct answer: A parent, guardian, licensed driving instructor, or a person age 21 or older acting in loco parentis

If under age 16, the permit holder must have a parent, guardian, custodian, licensed driving instructor, or a person age 21 or older who acts in loco parentis occupying the front passenger seat beside them.

3. You may not stop, stand, or park within how many feet of an intersection or crosswalk?

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Correct answer: 20 feet

Under ORC 4511.68, you may not stop, stand, or park in or within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk.

4. When you are making a left turn, you must yield to:

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Correct answer: Drivers in the opposing traffic lane

Yield the right-of-way to drivers in the opposing traffic lane when you are making a left turn.

5. Which of the following is an example of aggressive driving?

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Correct answer: Speeding, following too closely, and unsafe lane changes

Aggressive driving includes speeding, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, improper signaling, and failing to obey traffic signals and warning signs.

6. In a school zone, you must obey the slower posted speed limit:

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Correct answer: When lights are flashing or children are present

In school zones, obey the slower speed limit when lights are flashing or children are present, and obey crossing guards at intersections near a school.

7. What does a green traffic light mean?

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Correct answer: You may travel through the intersection with caution if it is clear to do so

A green traffic light means you may travel with caution through the intersection if it is clear to do so.

8. Guide signs — which point you toward services and destinations — may be what colors?

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Correct answer: Green, brown, or blue

Guide signs may be square or rectangular, and their colors may be green, brown, or blue. They provide points of interest, services, and directions to cities and towns.

9. What does driving within your "assured clear distance ahead" require?

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Correct answer: Keeping a speed that allows you to bring the vehicle to a stop within the distance you can see to be clear ahead

A reasonable speed is necessary for a driver to maintain control of the vehicle and bring it to a stop within an assured clear distance ahead — the distance you can see to be clear in front of you.

10. When turning left onto a two-way street, you should end your turn in the:

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Correct answer: Lane just to the right of the center dividing line

Turn left from the left-most portion of your lane into the lane furthest left, just to the right of the center dividing line of the street you are entering.

11. For a commercial driver, it is illegal to operate with a BAC of:

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Correct answer: .04% or higher

The BAC limit for commercial drivers is stricter: .04% or higher is illegal.

12. A 16- or 17-year-old TIPIC holder driving between midnight and 6 a.m. must be accompanied by whom?

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Correct answer: A parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License

Ages 16 to 17 may drive with any valid licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat — except from midnight to 6 a.m., when they must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License.

13. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

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Correct answer: 10 feet

ORC 4511.68 prohibits parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, so firefighters can reach it in an emergency.

14. When you are entering a public highway from a driveway or private road, you must:

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Correct answer: Yield to drivers already on the public highway

Yield the right-of-way to drivers on a public highway if you are entering the highway from a driveway or a private road.

15. At night, you should NOT:

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Correct answer: Wear sunglasses or colored lenses

Do not wear sunglasses or colored lenses when driving at night or on overcast days, because tinted lenses reduce your vision.

16. When sharing the road with a motorcycle, you should:

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Correct answer: Allow the motorcyclist a full lane width

Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width; the rider needs that space to react to other traffic and road hazards.

17. What does a green arrow signal mean?

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Correct answer: You may turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping, if the way is clear

A light marked with a green arrow indicates you can turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping, provided the way is clear.

18. What do the shape, color, and symbols of a traffic sign tell you?

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Correct answer: The type of information the sign provides, such as rules, hazards, location, or services

Traffic signs indicate traffic rules, hazards, roadway location, directions, and the location of services. The shape, color, symbols, and instruction of a sign give clues to the type of information it provides.

19. Ohio speed limits are generally based on what?

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Correct answer: The type of road (such as two-lane or divided highway) and the road’s location

Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.) and the road’s location, such as within a municipal corporation or on a rural freeway.

20. When you approach an intersection to make a turn from a road with multiple lanes, you should:

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Correct answer: Identify and enter the correct lane early, and stay in it until the turn is complete

For a multiple-lane turn, identify and enter the lane from which you will turn, then stay in that lane until the turn is completed.

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