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WorksheetsOhio Driver Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 4hrs 27mins
What does a yield sign mean?
Stop immediately
Slow down and give right of way
Speed up
Turn left
Which shape is used for warning signs?
Octagon
Triangle
Diamond
Rectangle
What is the minimum safe following distance in good weather conditions?
1 second
2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
Which of the following is a rule for using headlights at night?
Use high beams in fog
Use low beams when approaching another vehicle
Never use headlights
Use parking lights only
What should you do at a flashing red traffic light?
Slow down
Stop and proceed when safe
Speed up
Ignore the light
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Ohio?
0.08%
0.02%
0.10%
0.05%
Which lane should you use for passing another vehicle on a multi-lane road?
Right lane
Left lane
Center lane
Any lane
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Passing is allowed
No passing allowed
Road is closed
Stop immediately
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Brake hard
Steer in the direction you want to go
Accelerate
Turn off the engine
If you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing, what must you do?
Pass quickly
Stop until the lights stop flashing
Honk your horn
Turn left
Which of the following is a responsibility of a licensed driver in Ohio?
Ignore traffic laws
Carry a valid driver’s license
Drive without insurance
Speed in school zones
When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals, what should you do?
Speed up
Slow down and look both ways
Ignore the crossing
Stop only if you see a train
Which sign indicates a pedestrian crossing?
Octagon with STOP
Diamond with walking figure
Triangle with YIELD
Rectangle with speed limit
What is the first thing you should do if you are involved in a minor accident?
Leave the scene
Stop your vehicle and check for injuries
Call a tow truck
Ignore the accident
If you see a warning sign for a sharp curve ahead, what should you do to drive safely?
Maintain your speed
Slow down before entering the curve
Speed up to get through quickly
Stop immediately
You are driving in heavy rain and visibility is poor. What is the best way to ensure other drivers see you?
Turn off your headlights
Use your low beam headlights
Use your high beam headlights
Drive without lights
When making a right turn at an intersection, what steps should you follow?
Signal, check mirrors, and turn from the left lane
Signal, check mirrors, and turn from the right lane
Do not signal, just turn
Turn from any lane
If you need to change lanes on a busy highway, what is the safest procedure?
Signal, check mirrors, check blind spot, and change lanes when clear
Change lanes without signaling
Speed up and change lanes quickly
Honk and change lanes
How should you respond if an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens?
Continue driving as normal
Pull over to the right and stop
Speed up to get out of the way
Ignore the vehicle
You are driving and see a construction zone sign. What should you do?
Maintain your speed
Slow down and follow posted instructions
Speed up to pass quickly
Ignore the sign
If your brakes fail while driving, what is the safest action to take?
Pump the brakes and use the emergency brake
Accelerate
Turn off the engine
Jump out of the car
When approaching a four-way stop, how do you determine who goes first?
The driver who arrives first
The driver on the left
The driver who honks first
The largest vehicle
If you are driving and your tire blows out, what should you do?
Brake hard immediately
Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually
Speed up
Turn off the engine
You see a sign indicating a merge ahead. What is the best way to handle merging traffic?
Speed up to beat other cars
Adjust your speed and allow vehicles to merge safely
Block merging vehicles
Ignore merging traffic
A friend offers you a ride, but you notice they are texting while driving. What should you do to ensure your safety?
Ignore it
Ask them to stop texting and focus on driving
Text with them
Encourage them to speed up
You are driving and see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a crosswalk. What is the correct action?
Speed up and pass before they cross
Stop and allow the pedestrian to cross
Honk to warn them
Ignore the pedestrian
You are approaching an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic light. How should you proceed?
Treat it as a four-way stop
Ignore the intersection
Speed through quickly
Wait for someone else to go first
You are driving at night and notice another driver swerving between lanes. What is the safest action to take?
Speed up and pass them
Slow down, keep a safe distance, and be prepared to call authorities if necessary
Honk and follow closely
Flash your lights at them
You witness a car accident while driving. What steps should you take to help safely?
Drive away quickly
Stop at a safe distance, call 911, and provide assistance if it is safe to do so
Approach the accident without caution
Ignore the situation
When driving in foggy conditions, what is the safest way to improve your visibility?
Use high beam headlights
Use low beam headlights
Turn off your headlights
Drive with hazard lights on
What should you do if you approach a school zone during school hours?
Ignore the school zone signs
Reduce your speed and watch for children
Maintain your speed
Speed up to pass quickly
If you encounter a cyclist on the road, what is the correct way to pass them?
Pass closely to save space
Leave at least three feet of space and pass slowly
Honk to alert the cyclist
Do not pass until the cyclist leaves the road
When you see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection, what should you do?
Ignore the signal
Stop immediately
Proceed with caution
Speed up
What is the correct action if you miss your exit on the highway?
Continue to the next exit
Back up in the travel lane
Stop and reverse on the highway
Make a U-turn at the median
When you see flashing red lights at a railroad crossing, what should you do?
Proceed with caution
Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
Speed up to cross quickly
Ignore the lights
What is the correct action if you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing?
Pass the bus carefully
Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
Honk to alert the driver
Continue driving as normal
When approaching a roundabout, what should you do?
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Stop in the middle of the roundabout
Make a U-turn before entering
Enter without slowing down
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road?
Turn off the engine immediately
Accelerate quickly
Take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go
Brake hard and steer in the opposite direction
When approaching a stop sign, what is the correct procedure?
Ignore the sign if you are in a hurry
Honk and drive through
Slow down and proceed if no cars are coming
Stop completely, check for traffic, and proceed when safe
What is the proper way to respond to a yellow traffic light?
Speed up to get through the intersection
Prepare to stop if it is safe to do so
Stop immediately, even if in the intersection
Ignore the light
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Passing is allowed at night only
Stop immediately
You may pass with caution
No passing allowed
When must you use your turn signal?
Only in heavy traffic
Whenever you turn or change lanes
Only when changing lanes
Only when turning left
What should you do if you approach an intersection with a non-functioning traffic signal?
Ignore the intersection
Treat it as a four-way stop
Proceed without stopping
Treat it as if it is a green light
What should you do if you approach a pedestrian crossing and someone is waiting to cross?
Speed up to pass before they cross
Stop and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
Honk to alert the pedestrian
Ignore the pedestrian and continue driving
When driving in heavy rain, which lights should you use?
Parking lights only
Low beam headlights
High beam headlights
No lights
What is the correct action if you see a yield sign at an intersection?
Ignore the sign
Proceed without slowing down
Stop completely regardless of traffic
Slow down and give right of way to other vehicles
What is the correct procedure when you come to a railroad crossing with a lowered gate?
Speed up to cross before the train arrives
Turn around and find another route
Stop and wait until the gate is raised
Drive around the gate
Which action should you take when you see a pedestrian crossing at an unmarked crosswalk?
Speed up to pass before the pedestrian crosses
Continue driving without slowing down
Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross
Honk to warn the pedestrian
If you approach a crosswalk and a person with a white cane is waiting to cross, what should you do?
Honk to alert them
Stop and allow them to cross safely
Ignore them and continue driving
Speed up to pass before they cross
Which of the following is considered a distraction while driving?
Eating
Talking to passengers
Using your phone
All of the above
How far before a turn or lane change must you signal your intention?
At least 50 feet before the turn
At least 100 feet before the turn
At least 300 feet before the turn
At least 200 feet before the turn
What is true of slippery roads?
Shaded areas may have hidden ice spots that freeze first/dry last
Bridges and overpasses usually freeze before roads do
Wet leaves cause slipping and wet ice is slicker than ice alone
All of the above
When driving at night, what should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright?
Look toward the right edge of your lane
Look directly at the headlights
Close your eyes briefly
Flash your high beams
If an animal suddenly runs into the road while you are driving, what is the best course of action?
Honk and continue driving
Swerve sharply to avoid the animal
Brake firmly and stay in your lane
Accelerate to pass quickly
When a driver takes their eyes off the road, he / she...
puts anyone in or near that vehicle in danger
has a greater risk of developing seasonal effective disorder
will most likely need glasses
will get higher gas mileage
Cell phone apps like Instagram or Snapchat cause drivers to look...
to the left and the right
for Pokemon
down at their phones
up at their sun roof
Having a cell phone conversation, even on a hands-free device, reduces the driver's ability to...
read street signs at night
see red or green
shift their attention
use the emergency break
The best practice is just to...
not interact with your phone at all when you're behind the wheel
only drive manual transmission vehicles
wait until you are 26 to drive
subscribe to a free Spotify account first to see if you like it
What does a red light mean?
stop
go
slow down
What do you need to present to a police officer if they pull you over? Choose all that apply
license
where you work or go to school
insurance
registration
If you only have a learner's permit, how old does the person have to be that is required to ride in the the front seat next to you?
16
18
21
If you are under 18 and have your provisional license, how many people under 21 that are not related to you can ride in the vehicle with you at one time?
1
2
3
