Ohio Car / Permit Practice Test 5

11.Under Ohio's distracted driving law, how may a driver age 18 or older legally handle phone calls while driving?

By using hands-free technology with a single touch or swipeBy holding the phone as long as they use one handBy typing a short message at a red lightBy using the phone freely on residential streets

12.What should you understand when you see a white sign reading 'NO PARKING ANY TIME'?

White and red tall rectangular road sign

Parking is prohibited here at all times.Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians; stop if necessary.You may not make a U-turn at this location.The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions; slow down for weather, traffic, or road conditions.

13.If your brakes fail while you are driving, what should you try first?

Turn off the ignition immediatelyApply the parking brake slowlyShift into a higher gearSteer sharply to one side

14.When a red circle with a diagonal line through it is placed over a symbol on a sign, it tells you that the pictured action is what?

Not allowed at that locationRecommended in most conditionsAllowed only during daylightRequired before you may continue

15.You come upon a roadway covered by a large area of standing water. What should you do?

Drive through slowly in a low gearSpeed up to cross before stallingTurn around and find another routeFollow the car ahead through the water

16.While driving you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a red-and-white yield symbol. What does it indicate?

A crossroad intersection is ahead; watch for entering traffic.A curve in one direction followed by a curve in the opposite direction.A yield sign is ahead; be prepared to yield.The overpass or structure ahead has limited height clearance.

17.One way a driver may try to avoid a crash, besides braking, is by doing what?

Closing your eyes and holding the wheelTaking both hands off the wheelShifting into reverseQuickly steering around the problem

18.A flashing red traffic signal requires a driver to do what before continuing?

Slow down without stoppingCome to a complete stop, then go when it is safeStop only if cross traffic is presentYield to the right and keep moving

19.How can alcohol affect a driver's vision?

It sharpens focus and depth perceptionIt blurs vision and reduces the ability to judge distance and speedIt improves night visionIt has no effect on the eyes

20.While driving you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing the road narrowing on both sides. What does it indicate?

A yield sign is ahead; be prepared to yield.A roundabout (circular intersection) is ahead; slow down and prepare to yield.The road ahead connects only to dead-end streets.The roadway becomes narrower ahead.