You’re 15 and a half with your temps. Who may sit in the front passenger seat while you practice?
Your parent, guardian or a licensed driving instructor Under 16, a temporary instruction permit (TIPIC) holder drives with a parent, guardian or licensed driving instructor in the front passenger seat. That person must not be intoxicated.
You passed the vision screening and the knowledge test. How long do you have to buy your TIPIC?
60 days You buy the TIPIC at a deputy registrar license agency within 60 days of passing. If you miss that window, you start over with the vision screening and the knowledge test.
You’re 16, in your first year with a probationary license, and driving alone. No work or school-event exception applies. When may you not drive?
Midnight to 6 a.m. In the first 12 months of a probationary license, a driver under 18 may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. The exceptions are driving with a parent or guardian, or to or from work or an official school or religious event with the right documents.
Six months into your probationary license, you’re 16 and driving without a parent or guardian. How many passengers who aren’t family may ride with you?
One In the first 12 months, a probationary driver under 18 may not drive with more than one passenger who isn’t a family member unless a parent or guardian is in the car. The driver and every passenger also wear safety belts.
What is the least tread depth a tire should have, by Ohio’s equipment rules?
1/16 inch The Digest lists a minimum of 1/16-inch tread depth, with no major bumps, bulges or damage. It also describes a check you can do with a U.S. penny.
How much space should there be between your chest and the steering wheel?
At least 10 inches Set your seat so there are at least 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel. That leaves room for the air bag to deploy.
You’re 17 and driving. Which use of your phone does Ohio law allow?
Calling emergency services Drivers under 18 may not use any electronic device while driving, even hands-free, at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. The exceptions are navigation and calls to emergency services.
You’re 19. At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is it against the law for you to drive?
.02% or higher Ohio’s limits are .08% at any age, .04% for commercial drivers and .02% for drivers under 21. At 19, the .02% limit applies to you.
How many points on your record within two years lead to a license suspension?
12 or more If you build up 12 or more points within two years, the BMV suspends your license. At six points, it sends a warning letter.
You see this marking in the center of the road. What is the lane for?
Left turns from either direction A two-way left turn lane is marked with a solid and a broken yellow line on each side, plus white turn arrows. Drivers from either direction may use it just before turning left, but not for traveling or passing.
From your lane, the center line looks like this. May you pass the car ahead?
No, not from your lane With a solid yellow line on your side and a broken one on the other, passing is prohibited for you. Drivers on the broken-line side may pass when it’s safe.
At a roundabout with four exits, which exit takes you left?
The third exit In a roundabout you travel counterclockwise, so the first exit turns you right, the second takes you straight and the third takes you left. The fourth makes a U-turn.
A train is coming, and you’re stopping at this crossing. Where must you stop?
15 to 50 feet from the crossing When a train is approaching, stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing. Wait until the train has passed and any warning signals have stopped.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park?
No closer than 10 feet Ohio law bans stopping, parking or standing within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. The same list bans it within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk.
You see this sign ahead. Who has the right-of-way at the bridge?
The vehicle nearest the bridge This sign warns of a one-lane bridge ahead. The Digest says the vehicle nearest the bridge has the right-of-way.
A farm vehicle ahead shows this emblem. What does it tell you?
It travels under 25 mph The orange and red triangle on animal-drawn vehicles, farm equipment and construction equipment means the vehicle travels less than 25 mph. Slow down, and pass only with caution.
You’re passing a bicyclist. How much space should you keep between your vehicle and the bicycle?
At least 3 feet Keep a safety zone of at least three feet between your vehicle and a bicycle. Slow down as you approach, and pass only when it can be done safely.
A tow truck is stopped at the roadside with its warning lights on. What does Ohio’s Move Over law ask you to do?
Change lanes away from it, or slow down Ohio law asks you to move to a lane that isn’t next to a stopped emergency, road service or maintenance vehicle with its warning lights on, if it’s safe. If a lane change isn’t safe, slow down and go by with caution.
You’re driving in fog. Which headlights should you use?
Low beams In fog, use your low beam headlights, not your high beams, and slow down. Shift your gaze instead of staring, and keep scanning for hazards.
A front tire blows out while you’re driving. What should you do?
Hold the wheel firmly and slow gradually If a front tire blows out, the vehicle pulls sharply toward the blowout. Grip the wheel firmly, keep the vehicle going straight, don’t brake, and slow down gradually before pulling off in a safe place.
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