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Rules of the Road
Right-of-way, speed, passing, following distance, and the driving law that fills most of the BMV's 40 questions. This guide has 175 questions, each citing the OH manual section it comes from — the first 18 are free to read below.
1 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
What is Ohio's minimum legal tire tread depth for the average motor vehicle?
- ✓ 1/16 inch
- · 1/32 inch
- · 3/32 inch
- · 1/8 inch
The Ohio manual specifies at least 1/16-inch tread depth with no major tire damage.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 42 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
The average motor vehicle must have at least how many front-seat safety belts?
- ✓ Two
- · One
- · Three
- · Four
Ohio's equipment summary requires at least two safety belts in the front seat.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 43 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
A vehicle's parking brake must be able to:
- ✓ Hold the vehicle on a grade
- · Stop the car from highway speed
- · Operate only when the engine is on
- · Lock all four wheels instantly
The parking brake must be adequate to hold the vehicle on a grade.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 44 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
How many working headlights does the average Ohio motor vehicle need?
- ✓ Two, one on each side
- · One centered headlight
- · Three headlights
- · Only daytime running lights
The manual lists two working headlights, one on each side.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 45 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
Rear red reflectors must be visible from at least:
- ✓ 300 feet
- · 100 feet
- · 200 feet
- · 500 feet
The manual specifies two rear red reflectors visible from 300 feet.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 46 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
An Ohio vehicle's red taillight must be visible from at least:
- ✓ 500 feet
- · 50 feet
- · 200 feet
- · 300 feet
At least one red taillight must be visible from 500 feet.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 47 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
Brake lights must be visible from at least:
- ✓ 500 feet
- · 100 feet
- · 200 feet
- · 300 feet
The two red stop lights must be visible from 500 feet when the brakes are applied.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 48 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
The white rear-license-plate light must make the plate visible from at least:
- ✓ 50 feet
- · 25 feet
- · 100 feet
- · 300 feet
The manual specifies a white plate light visible from 50 feet.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 49 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
Vehicle turn signals must be visible from at least:
- ✓ 300 feet
- · 50 feet
- · 100 feet
- · 500 feet
Front and rear turn signals must be in working order and visible from 300 feet.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 410 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
A motor vehicle horn must be audible from at least:
- ✓ 200 feet
- · 50 feet
- · 100 feet
- · 500 feet
The horn must work, sound like a motor vehicle horn, and be audible from 200 feet.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 411 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
The Ohio manual lists what light-transmission level for a windshield?
- ✓ 70%
- · 30%
- · 50%
- · 90%
The equipment summary lists 70% windshield light transmission, standard for most new cars.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 412 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
The Ohio manual lists what light-transmission level for front-seat side windows?
- ✓ 50%, plus or minus 3%
- · 20%
- · 35%
- · 70%, plus or minus 3%
Front-seat side windows are listed at 50% light transmission, with a 3% tolerance.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Inspecting Your Vehicle, p. 413 · VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Where should you find the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire pressure?
- ✓ On the vehicle's door jamb label
- · On the tire's decorative hubcap
- · On the rear license plate
- · On the fuel gauge
Use the vehicle manufacturer's PSI shown on the door jamb, not a guess based on appearance.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Tire Safety, p. 514 · VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
When should tire pressure be checked for the most useful reading?
- ✓ When the tires are the same temperature as the surrounding air
- · Immediately after a long highway drive
- · Only when the tires are hot
- · Only below freezing
The manual recommends checking tires when they are at ambient temperature.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Tire Safety, p. 515 · VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
During the penny tread test, seeing all of Lincoln's head means:
- ✓ The tire is too worn and should be replaced
- · The tire has ideal tread
- · The tire is overinflated
- · The wheel needs alignment
If all of Lincoln's head remains visible in the deepest groove, the tread is too shallow.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Tire Safety, p. 516 · VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
During what period are studded tires legal in Ohio?
- ✓ November 1 through April 15
- · October 1 through March 31
- · December 1 through February 28
- · Year-round
Ohio permits studded tires from November 1 through April 15.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Tire Safety, p. 517 · HEADLIGHTS
When windshield wipers are operating because of precipitation, Ohio law requires:
- ✓ Headlights to be on
- · Hazard lights to be on
- · High beams to be on
- · Only parking lights
Ohio requires headlights whenever wipers are used because of precipitation.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Know When to Use Your Lights, p. 518 · HEADLIGHTS
When may high beams not be used?
- ✓ When an oncoming vehicle is approaching
- · On rural roads
- · After sunset
- · When no other vehicle is present
High beams may be used when headlights are required except around approaching traffic.
📖 OH Manual · Sec. 2 · Know When to Use Your Lights, p. 5Tip: use your ← and → arrow keys
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