Signs
What is the color of the stop sign ?
Red
What is the “3-second rule”?
A. How long you should wait at a stop sign
B. The time to check your mirrors when changing lanes
C. A way to maintain a safe following distance
D. The limit for accelerating when passing
Answer: C
A steady green traffic light means:
A. You can go, but only if turning
B. You have the right-of-way to go straight or turn (if clear)
C. You must yield to all traffic
D. You should stop immediately
Answer: B
Explanation: A solid green means you may go if the intersection is clear, including turning (after yielding to pedestrians or oncoming cars when turning left).
ou’re approaching an intersection. The light is green, but a pedestrian is crossing in front of you. What should you do?
A. Honk and proceed through
B. Swerve around them
C. Stop and let them cross
D. Speed up to beat them across
Answer: C
Explanation: Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in crosswalks, even when the light is green for you.
What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
A. 25 mph
B. 15 mph
C. 20 mph
D. 30 mph
Answer: C
Explanation: In Ohio, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph during restricted hours (when children are present or signs are flashing).
What does this sign mean?
🔺 Red, upside-down triangle with "YIELD"
A. Come to a complete stop
B. Merge into traffic
C. Slow down and give right-of-way
D. No entry
Answer: C
Explanation: A yield sign means slow down, be ready to stop, and give the right-of-way to traffic or pedestrians.
In foggy conditions, you should use:
A. High beams
B. Low beams
C. Hazard lights only
D. Parking lights
Answer: B
Explanation: Low beams are best in fog—high beams reflect off the moisture and make visibility worse.
What does a steady yellow light mean?
A. Stop immediately, no matter what
B. Speed up and go through
C. The light is about to turn red—prepare to stop
D. The signal is broken
Answer: C
Explanation: A solid yellow is a warning that red is coming. You must stop if safe to do so.
You’re driving in the right lane on the highway and see a vehicle entering from a ramp. What should you do?
A. Speed up so they merge behind you
B. Stay where you are—it's their problem
C. Slow down or move over to allow them space to merge
D. Honk to let them know you're not moving
Answer: C
Explanation: Be cooperative. Safe merging is part of defensive driving—adjust your speed or change lanes to avoid conflict.
When must you use your turn signal before turning?
A. At least 50 feet in advance
B. At least 100 feet in advance
C. Only when other vehicles are near
D. As you’re turning
answer: B
Explanation: You must signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow indicate?
A. Detour ahead
B. Winding road ahead
C. Curve ahead
D. Slippery when wet
Answer: C
Explanation: A curved arrow warns that the road will curve in that direction—slow down and stay alert.
What should you do before entering an intersection with a green light?
A. Proceed immediately
B. Check left, right, then left again
C. Honk once
D. Flash headlights
Answer: B
Explanation: Even on green, check traffic—many crashes happen from people running red lights.
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
A. Yield to traffic, then proceed
B. Stop completely, then proceed when safe
C. Speed up to clear the intersection
D. Light is malfunctioning; ignore it
Answer: B
Explanation: A flashing red is treated just like a stop sign—come to a complete stop, then go when it’s clear.
It’s raining and your visibility is limited. What’s the safest action to take?
A. Turn on high beams
B. Speed up to avoid hydroplaning
C. Use low beams and reduce speed
D. Only turn on your hazard lights
Answer: C
Explanation: Use low beams in rain and drive slower—wet roads reduce traction and increase stopping distance.
You approach a 4-way stop at the same time as another car on your right. Who goes first?
A. You
B. The driver on your right
C. The faster car
D. Whoever honks first
Answer: B
Explanation: At a 4-way stop, yield to the driver on your right if you arrive at the same time.
A circular sign with a black “X” and two “R” letters means:
A. Rest area
B. Rail trail
C. Restricted area
D. Railroad crossing
D. Railroad crossing
If you don’t know the answer to a question, what’s the best move?
A. Leave it blank
B. Guess right away
C. Eliminate wrong answers and make an educated guess
D. Ask the testing proctor for help
Answer: C
Explanation: You won’t lose points for guessing, so narrow down options and pick the most logical one.
What should you do at a flashing yellow light?
A. Stop and wait
B. Proceed cautiously through the intersection
C. Turn around
D. Treat it as a stop sign
Answer: B
Explanation: A flashing yellow warns of potential hazards—slow down and proceed with caution.
You’re stopped at a red light. When the light turns green, what should you do before moving forward?
A. Accelerate immediately
B. Wait for 3 cars to go
C. Check left and right for cross traffic
D. Honk your horn to alert other drivers
Answer: C
Explanation: Even with a green light, look both ways—someone could run a red light. Defensive drivers never assume others will obey rules.
What’s the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Ohio?
A. 0.08%
B. 0.04%
C. 0.02%
D. 0.00%
Answer: C
Explanation: The legal limit for underage drivers is 0.02%. Ohio has a “zero tolerance” law for underage drinking and driving.
What does a white rectangular sign with a black arrow and red slash mean?
A. No left turn
B. Do not enter
C. No U-turn
D. No stopping anytime
Answer: A
Explanation: The arrow shows the prohibited direction; the red slash means it’s illegal to turn that way.
How many questions can you miss and still pass the Ohio temps test?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ohio temps test has 40 questions. You must get at least 30 correct (75%).
What should you do at a traffic signal that’s completely blacked out (power failure)?
A. Keep driving through it
B. Treat it as a four-way stop
C. Speed up and clear the intersection
D. Wait for police directions
Answer: B
Explanation: If the signal is dark due to power loss, treat the intersection like a 4-way stop. Proceed in turn.
While driving, you glance at your phone for just 3 seconds. At 55 mph, how far have you traveled “blind”?
A. About 60 feet
B. About 100 feet
C. About 240 feet
D. Less than one car length
Answer: C
Explanation: In just 3 seconds at highway speed, you travel more than a football field (approx. 240–265 feet). That’s why distracted driving is so dangerous.
What does a broken yellow centerline on a two-lane road mean?
A. Passing is allowed in both directions
B. No passing allowed
C. Road is one-way
D. Trucks only may pass
Answer: A
Explanation: A broken yellow line allows vehicles in both directions to pass when it's safe.