Ohio BMV Permit Test cheat sheet

Ohio's default speed limit on urban streets is 25 mph unless posted otherwise; rural highways are generally 55 mph unless posted.

Ohio's safety belt law is primary enforcement for drivers and front-seat passengers, and for occupants under 16 in any seat.

A driver must stop at a steady red light and may turn right after stopping unless a sign prohibits it; left turns on red are allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Ohio's Move Over law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down for stopped emergency, road service, and construction vehicles displaying flashing lights.

At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first; if two arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

Ohio requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced, such as in rain, fog, or snow.

A left turn at an intersection is made from the leftmost lane lawfully available and must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Ohio's implied consent law means refusing a chemical test after arrest for OVI results in license suspension and can be used against the driver.

Red octagon means stop; red triangle (point down) means yield; both are the only shapes with those meanings.

Yellow diamond signs are warnings about conditions ahead; orange diamond signs are warnings about construction or work zones.

A flashing red signal is treated as a stop sign; a flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution.

A solid yellow center line means no passing in either direction; a broken yellow line allows passing when the way is clear.

Double solid white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and crossing them is discouraged or prohibited.

A pentagon-shaped sign (point up) marks a school zone or school crossing.

Green signs give guidance such as distances and destinations; blue signs show services; brown signs show recreation and points of interest.

A round yellow sign with a black X and RR indicates a railroad crossing ahead.

Use the three-second following rule in good conditions; increase to four or more seconds in rain, darkness, or when following large vehicles.

The total stopping distance equals perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance.

To avoid a crash, brake firmly and steer rather than swerve if the shoulder is unsafe; ABS brakes should be applied with firm, continuous pressure.

A driver should check mirrors and blind spots before any lane change; signal at least 100 feet before turning in Ohio.

Hydroplaning begins at roughly 35 mph on wet pavement; ease off the accelerator without braking hard to regain traction.

When a vehicle begins to skid, steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding and avoid hard braking.

Fatigue impairs reaction time comparably to low-level alcohol; drowsy drivers should stop and rest rather than open a window.

Scan 12 to 15 seconds ahead of the vehicle to identify hazards before they require a sudden response.

Ohio law requires drivers to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on an undivided road; on a divided highway, only traffic behind the bus must stop.

Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way; a driver must yield and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

Motorcyclists are entitled to a full lane; a following distance of at least three to four seconds is recommended behind a motorcycle.

Large trucks have large blind spots (No-Zones) on both sides, directly behind, and in front; if you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.

In Ohio, bicyclists generally have the same rights and duties as vehicle drivers and may ride on the roadway.

Before backing, check behind the vehicle and walk around it if possible; rear-view cameras do not eliminate blind spots.

Tire tread of at least 2/32 inch and correct tire pressure improve traction and reduce blowout risk.

Ohio's default speed limit on urban streets is 25 mph unless posted otherwise; rural highways are generally 55 mph unless posted.

Ohio's safety belt law is primary enforcement for drivers and front-seat passengers, and for occupants under 16 in any seat.

A driver must stop at a steady red light and may turn right after stopping unless a sign prohibits it; left turns on red are allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Ohio's Move Over law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down for stopped emergency, road service, and construction vehicles displaying flashing lights.

At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first; if two arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

Ohio requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced, such as in rain, fog, or snow.

A left turn at an intersection is made from the leftmost lane lawfully available and must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Ohio's implied consent law means refusing a chemical test after arrest for OVI results in license suspension and can be used against the driver.

Red octagon means stop; red triangle (point down) means yield; both are the only shapes with those meanings.

Yellow diamond signs are warnings about conditions ahead; orange diamond signs are warnings about construction or work zones.

A flashing red signal is treated as a stop sign; a flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution.

A solid yellow center line means no passing in either direction; a broken yellow line allows passing when the way is clear.

Double solid white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and crossing them is discouraged or prohibited.

A pentagon-shaped sign (point up) marks a school zone or school crossing.

Green signs give guidance such as distances and destinations; blue signs show services; brown signs show recreation and points of interest.

A round yellow sign with a black X and RR indicates a railroad crossing ahead.

Use the three-second following rule in good conditions; increase to four or more seconds in rain, darkness, or when following large vehicles.

The total stopping distance equals perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance.

To avoid a crash, brake firmly and steer rather than swerve if the shoulder is unsafe; ABS brakes should be applied with firm, continuous pressure.

A driver should check mirrors and blind spots before any lane change; signal at least 100 feet before turning in Ohio.

Hydroplaning begins at roughly 35 mph on wet pavement; ease off the accelerator without braking hard to regain traction.

When a vehicle begins to skid, steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding and avoid hard braking.

Fatigue impairs reaction time comparably to low-level alcohol; drowsy drivers should stop and rest rather than open a window.

Scan 12 to 15 seconds ahead of the vehicle to identify hazards before they require a sudden response.

Ohio law requires drivers to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on an undivided road; on a divided highway, only traffic behind the bus must stop.

Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way; a driver must yield and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

Motorcyclists are entitled to a full lane; a following distance of at least three to four seconds is recommended behind a motorcycle.

Large trucks have large blind spots (No-Zones) on both sides, directly behind, and in front; if you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.

In Ohio, bicyclists generally have the same rights and duties as vehicle drivers and may ride on the roadway.

Before backing, check behind the vehicle and walk around it if possible; rear-view cameras do not eliminate blind spots.

Tire tread of at least 2/32 inch and correct tire pressure improve traction and reduce blowout risk.

Ohio's default speed limit on urban streets is 25 mph unless posted otherwise; rural highways are generally 55 mph unless posted.

Ohio's safety belt law is primary enforcement for drivers and front-seat passengers, and for occupants under 16 in any seat.

A driver must stop at a steady red light and may turn right after stopping unless a sign prohibits it; left turns on red are allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Ohio's Move Over law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down for stopped emergency, road service, and construction vehicles displaying flashing lights.

At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first; if two arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

Ohio requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced, such as in rain, fog, or snow.

A left turn at an intersection is made from the leftmost lane lawfully available and must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Ohio's implied consent law means refusing a chemical test after arrest for OVI results in license suspension and can be used against the driver.

Red octagon means stop; red triangle (point down) means yield; both are the only shapes with those meanings.

Yellow diamond signs are warnings about conditions ahead; orange diamond signs are warnings about construction or work zones.

A flashing red signal is treated as a stop sign; a flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution.

A solid yellow center line means no passing in either direction; a broken yellow line allows passing when the way is clear.

Double solid white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and crossing them is discouraged or prohibited.

A pentagon-shaped sign (point up) marks a school zone or school crossing.

Green signs give guidance such as distances and destinations; blue signs show services; brown signs show recreation and points of interest.

A round yellow sign with a black X and RR indicates a railroad crossing ahead.

Use the three-second following rule in good conditions; increase to four or more seconds in rain, darkness, or when following large vehicles.

The total stopping distance equals perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance.

To avoid a crash, brake firmly and steer rather than swerve if the shoulder is unsafe; ABS brakes should be applied with firm, continuous pressure.

A driver should check mirrors and blind spots before any lane change; signal at least 100 feet before turning in Ohio.

Hydroplaning begins at roughly 35 mph on wet pavement; ease off the accelerator without braking hard to regain traction.

When a vehicle begins to skid, steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding and avoid hard braking.

Fatigue impairs reaction time comparably to low-level alcohol; drowsy drivers should stop and rest rather than open a window.

Scan 12 to 15 seconds ahead of the vehicle to identify hazards before they require a sudden response.

Ohio law requires drivers to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on an undivided road; on a divided highway, only traffic behind the bus must stop.

Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way; a driver must yield and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

Motorcyclists are entitled to a full lane; a following distance of at least three to four seconds is recommended behind a motorcycle.

Large trucks have large blind spots (No-Zones) on both sides, directly behind, and in front; if you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.

In Ohio, bicyclists generally have the same rights and duties as vehicle drivers and may ride on the roadway.

Before backing, check behind the vehicle and walk around it if possible; rear-view cameras do not eliminate blind spots.

Tire tread of at least 2/32 inch and correct tire pressure improve traction and reduce blowout risk.