1. How far before a turn must you give your signal in Ohio?
- At least 100 feet.
- BAt least 50 feet.
- CAt least 200 feet.
Why A is correct
A turn signal must be given at least 100 feet before the intended turn, by mechanical signal or hand signal.
Turns, Lanes & Passing — Ohio BMV Practice Questions
21 questions in this content area. 7 are published in full below with worked explanations.
2. How should you make a right turn?
- ASwing left first, then turn.
- From the right-most part of your lane into the right-most part of the new street.
- CInto any open lane.
Why B is correct
Avoid swinging wide to the left. Turn right from the right-most portion of your lane into the right-most portion of the street.
3. May you pass on a paved shoulder in Ohio?
- AYes, if it is paved.
- No; never pass on the shoulder, paved or not.
- CYes, at low speed.
Why B is correct
Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not.
4. Once in a roundabout, what should you not do?
- AKeep moving.
- Stop or change lanes.
- CSignal right as you approach your exit.
Why B is correct
Once you have entered, keep moving. Do not stop or change lanes.
5. What may a center two-way left turn lane be used for?
- APassing slow cars.
- Left turns only, just before turning.
- CTraveling or passing during morning and evening rush hours.
Why B is correct
The marked center lane is for left turns only; vehicles from either direction may use it immediately before turning. It is not for traveling or passing.
6. When should you slow down to exit a highway?
- After moving into the deceleration lane.
- BBefore reaching the deceleration lane.
- COnly on the ramp curve.
Why A is correct
Maintain your speed on the main road, signal, move into the deceleration lane, then slow your exiting speed.
7. You miss your highway exit. May you use the opening in the median to turn around?
- AYes, if it is clear.
- BYes, at night when there is little traffic.
- No; it is only for emergency and public safety vehicles.
Why C is correct
If you miss your exit, take the next one. Do not use the median opening, which is for emergency and public safety vehicles only.
14 more Turns & lanes questions
Answers and explanations for these are in the study app.
- Another car is passing you. What should you do?
- Before changing lanes, how do you check your blind spot?
- How far before changing direction must you turn on your signal in Ohio?
- May you pass on the shoulder in Ohio?
- On a multi-lane road, what is the left-most lane intended for?
- On a road with four or more lanes, which lane should you normally drive in?
- Turning left at a green light in heavy traffic, where should you wait?
- When passing, how far should you continue before returning to the lane?
- When should you use your turn signal before reducing speed?
- Where does the Digest say not to attempt to pass?
- Where should you not try to pass?
- Which lane should you turn into when turning left onto a four-lane road?
- Which roundabout exit do you take to turn left?
- Who may use the openings through a highway median?