Traffic Laws Ohio

1. LANES Keep to the Right Drive on the right half of the roadway except:

1. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction.
2. When driving on a road divided into three or more marked lanes.
3. When driving on a road designed and posted with signs for one-way
traffic.
4. When otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control device.
5. When an obstruction makes it necessary for you to drive left-of-center.
Yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction on
the unobstructed portion of the highway.

3. When driving at night to have better visibility of oncoming vehicles.

1. When following the flow of traffic in a residential area.

2. When driving a large vehicle, like a truck or RV, as they need more space.

2. When in slow traffic, vehicles moving slower than the traffic flow must use:

The left lane to allow faster vehicles to pass

Any lane without regard to traffic flow

The center lane to maintain balance in traffic

The available right lane
or stay as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

Vehicles moving slower than the traffic flow are required to use the available right lane or stay as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway to allow smoother traffic flow and avoid impeding the movement of other vehicles.

Explanation

Vehicles moving slower than the traffic flow are required to use the available right lane or stay as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway to allow smoother traffic flow and avoid impeding the movement of other vehicles.

3. When driving on a divided highway, under what circumstances can a vehicle be driven over, across, or within the dividing space, barrier, or section?

When the driver feels it is safe to do so

To avoid traffic congestion

Through an opening or crossover
established by authority. Such dividing space, barrier or section may be occupied
for an emergency stop or in compliance with an order of a police officer.

To take a shortcut to another road

Driving over, across, or within a dividing space, barrier, or section of a divided highway should only be done through authorized openings or crossings, or for emergency stops or complying with police orders.

Explanation

Driving over, across, or within a dividing space, barrier, or section of a divided highway should only be done through authorized openings or crossings, or for emergency stops or complying with police orders.

4. When making a turn, what should you do?

Turn left at any point on the road.

Turn without signaling to other drivers.

Turn right as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the road.

Keep your eyes closed while turning.

When making a turn, it is important to follow proper driving procedures such as signaling and turning as close as possible to the designated side of the road. This ensures safety for both the driver making the turn and other road users.

Explanation

When making a turn, it is important to follow proper driving procedures such as signaling and turning as close as possible to the designated side of the road. This ensures safety for both the driver making the turn and other road users.

5. In Ohio, it is legal to turn right after stopping at a red traffic signal, but only when:

1. There is no sign posted at the intersection forbidding right turns on red;
2. You have come to a complete stop and have allowed all crossing traffic
and all pedestrians to proceed through the intersection; and
3. You can clearly see that the turn can be completed safely.

1. The traffic light is yellow

3. You are in a rush and don't see any oncoming traffic

2. You honk your horn before turning

In Ohio, turning right on red is only legal under specific conditions to ensure safety for all road users. These include checking for signs prohibiting the turn, coming to a complete stop, and ensuring it can be done safely.

Explanation

In Ohio, turning right on red is only legal under specific conditions to ensure safety for all road users. These include checking for signs prohibiting the turn, coming to a complete stop, and ensuring it can be done safely.

6. When must a turn signal be given?

100 feet before the intended turn. This
may be accomplished by using either

At the moment of making the turn without any prior indication.

200 feet before the intended turn. This may only be accomplished using the left hand turn signal.

50 feet before the intended turn. This may be accomplished by using either.

A turn signal must be given at least 100 feet before the intended turn to ensure other drivers have enough time to react and adjust their driving accordingly. This can be done using either the left or right turn signal indicators.

Explanation

A turn signal must be given at least 100 feet before the intended turn to ensure other drivers have enough time to react and adjust their driving accordingly. This can be done using either the left or right turn signal indicators.

7. When must a driver stop?

1. Stop only if there are pedestrians on the sidewalk.

3. Drivers must stop only if they feel like it is safe to do so.

1. Behind the stop line or crosswalk at any stop sign or at a red traffic signal.
2. Behind the stop line or crosswalk at any red traffic signal where right or left turns on red are permitted. The driver may only proceed with a legal turn on red after coming to a full stop and yielding the right of way to all crossing traffic and to all pedestrians crossing the intersection.
3. At a flashing red traffic signal, yielding to all traffic that does not have
to stop.
4. At a sidewalk, or if there is no sidewalk, at a point prior to entering the
roadway, when emerging from an alley, driveway or private road on a
business or residential district. Drivers must yield the right of way to any
pedestrian on the sidewalk.
5. Before entering an intersection if there is not sufficient space on the
other side to accommodate the vehicle. The law applies whether or not a
traffic signal gives a driver the right to proceed.
6. At the approach of a public safety vehicle (such as a police car, fire
engine or ambulance) displaying flashing lights and sounding a warning
signal, unless the vehicle is traveling in the opposite direction on a
divided highway. Drivers should move as far as possible to the right of
the road and remain there until the emergency vehicle has passed.

2. It is not necessary to stop at a flashing red traffic signal.

8. Stopping Distance

The number of passengers in the vehicle

On your reaction time,
speed at which you are traveling, the condition of your brakes and the condition
of the pavement (wet, dry, icy). A driver must maintain sufficient distance
between his or her vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

The color of the vehicle

The music playing in the car

Stopping distance is primarily determined by factors such as reaction time, speed, brake condition, and road condition. Factors like vehicle color, music, or number of passengers do not significantly impact stopping distance.

Explanation

Stopping distance is primarily determined by factors such as reaction time, speed, brake condition, and road condition. Factors like vehicle color, music, or number of passengers do not significantly impact stopping distance.

9. When passing traffic traveling in the same direction, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center of the road unless?

When passing a parked car

When passing a bicyclist

The left side is clearly visible and
is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead. Passing shall be
completed without interfering with the safe operation of traffic approaching from
the opposite direction or any vehicle being overtaken.

When passing a slow-moving vehicle

When passing traffic traveling in the same direction, it is important to ensure that the left side is clear of oncoming traffic and that passing can be done safely without interfering with any vehicles approaching from the opposite direction or being overtaken.

Explanation

When passing traffic traveling in the same direction, it is important to ensure that the left side is clear of oncoming traffic and that passing can be done safely without interfering with any vehicles approaching from the opposite direction or being overtaken.

10. When passing to the left, the law requires that a driver overtaking another vehicle do these things:

1. Sound the horn to warn the driver of the vehicle being overtaken that he/
she is about to be passed.
2. Signal the intent to pass.
3. Pass to the left of the vehicle being overtaken at a safe distance and
return to the right side of the roadway only after the overtaking vehicle
is safely clear of the vehicle being overtaken.
4. Return to the right lane as soon as the pass has been safely completed
and before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle

1. Tailgate the vehicle in front to force them to move to the right. 2. Pass on the right side of the vehicle being overtaken. 3. Signal the intent to pass by flashing high beams.

The correct answer outlines the legal requirements for passing to the left, ensuring safety and proper communication between drivers.

Explanation

The correct answer outlines the legal requirements for passing to the left, ensuring safety and proper communication between drivers.

11. What is the minimum speed limit for vehicles?

To match the speed of the vehicle in front of you

To drive as slowly as possible

To intentionally slow down other vehicles on the road

To impede or block
the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is
necessary for safe operation or to comply with

The minimum speed limit for vehicles is to avoid impeding or blocking the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or compliance.

Explanation

The minimum speed limit for vehicles is to avoid impeding or blocking the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or compliance.

12. Is racing on public roads allowed?

Yes, as long as it is done safely and with caution.

Only if there are no other vehicles on the road.

No driver shall participate in a race on a public road.

Yes, racing on public roads is allowed if it is during off-peak hours.

Racing on public roads poses a significant danger to both the participants and other road users. It is illegal and highly unsafe to engage in any form of racing on public roadways.

Explanation

Racing on public roads poses a significant danger to both the participants and other road users. It is illegal and highly unsafe to engage in any form of racing on public roadways.

13. When approaching a railroad grade crossing, what must you do?

Stop immediately and proceed without checking

Look, listen and slow down.

Speed up and try to cross quickly

Ignore any warnings or signals

When approaching a railroad grade crossing, it is crucial to look both ways, listen for any train noises, and slow down to ensure safety. Ignoring these precautions can lead to serious accidents.

Explanation

When approaching a railroad grade crossing, it is crucial to look both ways, listen for any train noises, and slow down to ensure safety. Ignoring these precautions can lead to serious accidents.

14. Vehicles That Must Stop Before Crossing a Railroad Grade Outside of Municipalities

1. Motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire
2. All school buses
3. Vehicles carrying material or materials required to be placarded under
49 C.F.R. Parts 100-185
This rule does not apply to highway-rail grade crossings within a municipal
corporation or to abandoned tracks, spur tracks, side tracks and industrial tracks
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when the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has authorized and approved the
crossings of such tracks without making the stop required.
While stopped, the operator of any of the above vehicles shall listen through
an open door or window and look in both directions for an approaching train and
for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall proceed with care.

1. All motorcycles 2. Personal vehicles with no passengers 3. Bicycle riders

The correct answer specifies the specific types of vehicles that must stop before crossing a railroad grade outside of municipalities. The incorrect answers do not align with the regulations outlined in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer specifies the specific types of vehicles that must stop before crossing a railroad grade outside of municipalities. The incorrect answers do not align with the regulations outlined in the question.

15. When parking a vehicle, it must be parked facing:

Facing any direction as long as it is within a designated parking spot.

The direction of traffic on that side of the
street, parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the right curb. On one-way
streets, vehicles may be parked parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the
right or left curb. Local ordinances permit angle parking in some jurisdictions.

Perpendicular to the road, regardless of traffic direction.

Facing the opposite direction of traffic, parallel to and not more than 6 inches from the left curb.

When parking a vehicle, it is important to follow the direction of traffic and park parallel to the right curb to ensure safe and legal parking practices.

Explanation

When parking a vehicle, it is important to follow the direction of traffic and park parallel to the right curb to ensure safe and legal parking practices.

16. Where is stopping, parking, or standing prohibited according to traffic regulations?

2. In a designated loading zone

3. Within a private parking lot

1. In a designated parking spot

1. On a sidewalk (except a bicycle)
2. In front of a public or private driveway
3. Within an intersection
4. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
5. On a crosswalk
6. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection
7. Within 30 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic-control signal
8. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points
on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the
traffic authority indicates a different length by signs or markings
9. Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing
10. Beside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction when such parking
would obstruct traffic
11. Alongside a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street
12. On a highway bridge or within a highway tunnel
13. At any place where signs prohibit parking
14. Within one foot of another parked vehicle
15. On a roadway portion of a freeway, expressway or thruway

The correct answers are based on specific rules and regulations regarding stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles in designated areas to ensure traffic flow and safety. The incorrect answers do not align with the specified restrictions outlined in the traffic regulations.

Explanation

The correct answers are based on specific rules and regulations regarding stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles in designated areas to ensure traffic flow and safety. The incorrect answers do not align with the specified restrictions outlined in the traffic regulations.

17. SAFETY BELTS All occupants must be wearing safety belts. True/False.

Yes

False

Tru

No

It is a legal requirement for all occupants in a vehicle to wear safety belts to ensure their safety in case of an accident.

Explanation

It is a legal requirement for all occupants in a vehicle to wear safety belts to ensure their safety in case of an accident.

18. What is the fine for not wearing seat belts in the car?

$50 fine for drivers and a $40 fine for front-seat passengers

$10 fine for drivers and a $5 fine for front-seat passengers

The law provides for a $30 fine for drivers and a $20 fine for front-seat
passengers found to be unbelted when stopped for another violation.

No fine for drivers, $10 fine for front-seat passengers

The correct answer specifies the exact fines for drivers and front-seat passengers for not wearing seat belts as per the law.

Explanation

The correct answer specifies the exact fines for drivers and front-seat passengers for not wearing seat belts as per the law.

19. Which categories of individuals are exempt from complying with this law?

(2) Individuals who are over the age of 65

(1) Persons who have a driver's license

(1) children already covered by the child
safety restraint law; (2) persons operating vehicles to deliver mail or newspapers
for home delivery; (3) persons who carry an affidavit from their physician
describing the medical conditions which preclude safety belt use; and (4) persons
in vehicles manufactured before 1966. Persons in vehicles equipped with air bags
are not exempt from the safety belt law.

(3) Residents of a specific city or state

20. Ohio law also forbids driving under the influence of drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs. Even.

Prescription or over-the-counter medicines can have
detrimental effects on your driving ability.

Having a cup of coffee before driving is a good way to stay awake and alert.

Taking herbal supplements before driving can enhance your focus and concentration.

Using marijuana before driving may actually improve your reaction time behind the wheel.

It is important to note that even prescription or over-the-counter medicines can impair your driving ability, as substances in medications can have side effects that affect your coordination, reaction time, and overall ability to drive safely.

Explanation

It is important to note that even prescription or over-the-counter medicines can impair your driving ability, as substances in medications can have side effects that affect your coordination, reaction time, and overall ability to drive safely.

21. Can a person use a falsified driver license or one that has been altered or belongs to someone else to buy alcoholic beverages?

Yes, the penalty for this law is a small fine with no suspension of driving privileges.

Yes, there are no consequences for using a falsified driver license to buy alcoholic beverages.

Yes, the penalty for this law is a warning with no further consequences.

The penalty for this law is
an automatic one-year suspension of driving privileges.
The law also provides that anyone loaning or knowingly permitting a minor
to use a driver license to buy alcohol can be sentenced to six months in jail and
pay fines up to $1,000.