Ohio BMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Right turn on red
- In Ohio, after coming to a complete stop, you may turn right at a steady red light unless a sign prohibits it. You must yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.
- Left turn on red
- Permitted only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop, unless a sign forbids it.
- Four-way stop order
- The first vehicle to stop goes first. If two stop at the same time, the driver on the right has the right of way.
- Ohio Move Over law
- Drivers must shift to a lane not adjacent to stopped emergency, road service, or construction vehicles with flashing lights, or slow down if a lane change is unsafe.
- Implied consent law
- By driving in Ohio, a driver agrees to submit to chemical testing after arrest for OVI. Refusal leads to license suspension and can be used as evidence.
- Ohio safety belt enforcement
- Ohio enforces seat belt use as a primary offense for drivers and front-seat passengers, and for all occupants under 16 regardless of seating position.
- Default urban speed limit
- In Ohio, the speed limit on urban streets is 25 mph unless a sign posts a different limit. Rural highways are generally 55 mph unless posted.
- Headlight requirement
- Ohio requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time rain, fog, snow, or other conditions reduce visibility enough to need wipers.
- Stop sign shape
- A red octagon is the only sign shape that means stop. It requires a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line.
- Yield sign shape
- A red triangle pointing down is the only yield sign shape. Slow down and give the right of way to traffic on the intersecting road.
- Warning sign color
- Yellow diamond signs warn of conditions ahead such as curves, intersections, or merging traffic. Orange diamond signs warn of construction or work zones.
- Flashing red signal
- Treat a flashing red light as a stop sign: come to a full stop, then proceed when the way is clear.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. It does not require a stop but warns of a hazard.
- Broken yellow center line
- A broken yellow line allows passing when the way ahead is clear. A solid yellow line on your side means no passing.
- Double solid white lines
- Two solid white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction. Crossing them is discouraged or prohibited, and they often mark exit-only or HOV lanes.
- School zone sign shape
- A pentagon-shaped sign with the point up marks a school zone or school crossing. Slow down and watch for children.
- Railroad advance sign
- A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warns that a railroad crossing is ahead. Be prepared to stop.
- Green guide signs
- Green signs give directions and distances to destinations. Blue signs show services like fuel and lodging; brown signs show recreation and points of interest.
- Three-second following rule
- Pick a fixed object ahead; when the vehicle ahead passes it, you should not reach it for at least three seconds. Increase the gap in bad weather.
- Total stopping distance
- The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. It grows with speed and on wet or icy pavement.
- Skid recovery
- If your vehicle skids, steer in the direction the rear is sliding and avoid hard braking. Look where you want to go.
- Hydroplaning speed
- Hydroplaning can begin around 35 mph on wet pavement. Ease off the accelerator and avoid hard braking until traction returns.
- ABS braking technique
- With anti-lock brakes, apply firm continuous pressure and do not pump the pedal. You can steer while braking during a panic stop.
- Blind spot check
- Mirrors do not show everything. Turn your head to check the blind spot before changing lanes, and signal at least 100 feet before a turn in Ohio.
- Scanning ahead
- Look 12 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can identify hazards early and respond smoothly instead of suddenly.
- Drowsy driving effect
- Fatigue slows reaction time and judgment much like low-level alcohol. The safe response is to stop and rest, not to open a window or turn up music.
- School bus stop law
- On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm extended.
- Pedestrian right of way
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, because a person may be crossing.
- Motorcycle following distance
- Motorcyclists are entitled to a full lane. Follow at least three to four seconds behind a motorcycle to allow room for sudden stops.
- Truck No-Zones
- Large trucks have big blind spots on both sides, directly behind, and in front. If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.
- Bicyclist roadway rights
- In Ohio, bicyclists generally have the same rights and duties as vehicle drivers and may ride on the roadway. Pass with at least three feet of space.