1. A 6-year-old is 4 feet 2 inches tall. What must they ride in?
- A booster seat.
- BA safety belt alone.
- CA rear-facing seat.
Why A is correct
Children 4 to under 8 must ride in a booster seat unless they are 4 feet 9 inches or taller.
Vehicle Control & Equipment — Ohio BMV Practice Questions
63 questions in this content area. 10 are published in full below with worked explanations.
2. A permit holder is 15½. Who may sit beside them while they drive?
- AAny licensed driver who is 18 or older and has held a license for at least a year.
- A parent, guardian, custodian, licensed instructor, or adult 21+ acting in loco parentis.
- CAny passenger with a seat belt on.
Why B is correct
Under 16, the front passenger must be a parent, guardian, custodian, licensed driving instructor, or person 21 or older acting in loco parentis.
3. According to the Digest, which of these makes you an Ohio resident?
- ADriving through Ohio on vacation.
- BVisiting family for a week.
- Signing a lease in Ohio.
Why C is correct
Once you are employed, sign a lease, buy a home, or enroll children in school in Ohio, you are a resident.
4. From how far must your red taillight be visible in Ohio?
- A300 feet.
- 500 feet.
- C50 feet.
Why B is correct
One taillight that emits red light, visible from 500 feet; brake lights also visible from 500 feet.
5. How many logged practice hours must an Ohio driver under 21 complete?
- A40 hours, at least 5 at night.
- B65 hours, at least 10 at night.
- 50 hours, at least 10 at night.
Why C is correct
Complete and log 50 hours of driving with an eligible licensed driver, with at least 10 hours of night driving.
6. How many points does failing to stop and disclose your identity after a crash carry in Ohio?
- A2.
- B4.
- 6.
Why C is correct
Point violations: 2 points for moving violations, 4 for willful or wanton disregard, 6 for failing to stop and disclose identity after a crash.
7. How much space should be between your chest and the steering wheel?
- AAt least 4 inches.
- BAt least 2 feet, with arms fully straight.
- At least 10 inches.
Why C is correct
There should be at least 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel to allow space for airbag deployment.
8. How must a 10-year-old ride in Ohio?
- AIn a booster seat.
- BAny way they like, as long as they sit in the back.
- Restrained with a safety belt.
Why C is correct
A child at least 8 but not older than 15 must be properly restrained with a safety belt.
9. You are 25 with an Ohio TIPIC. Who must ride with you?
- A licensed driver age 21 or older.
- BA parent or guardian.
- CNo one; adults with a TIPIC may drive alone.
Why A is correct
At 18 and over, you may practice driving only if accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.
10. You fail the Ohio knowledge test at a Driver Exam Station. When may you retest?
- AAfter waiting seven days.
- BAfter waiting 30 days.
- After waiting one day.
Why C is correct
You must wait one day before retesting. There is no limit on attempts in person, but only one per day.
53 more Vehicle questions
Answers and explanations for these are in the study app.
- A 17-year-old permit holder wants to drive at 1 a.m. Who must be with them?
- A driver is 17. Which rule applies to the passengers?
- A driver under 18 is convicted of three moving violations. What happens?
- A driver under 18 is convicted of two moving violations. What happens?
- A new Ohio resident owns a car. What does it need?
- After passing the knowledge test, how long do you have to buy your TIPIC?
- At what age may you take the Ohio vision screening and knowledge test?
- At what height may a child under 8 skip the booster seat in Ohio?
- From how far must the light on your rear license plate make it visible?
- From how far must your horn be audible in Ohio?
- From how far must your turn signals be visible?
- From how far must your two brake lights be visible when the brakes are applied?
- How can you check your car for safety recalls?
- How does the Digest say to set the left-side mirror?
- How does the Digest say to set the right-side mirror?
- How long must a driver under 18 hold an Ohio TIPIC before getting a license?
- How long must a temporary resident 21 or older hold a TIPIC before getting a license?
- How many online attempts at the Ohio knowledge test are permitted?
- How many people may ride in a car driven by a TIPIC holder?
- How many questions are on the Ohio knowledge test, and what score passes?
- How many seat belts must the front seat of an average Ohio vehicle have?
- How should the head restraint be adjusted to avoid whiplash?
- How should the lap belt be worn?
- May your car have broken sharp edges or protruding parts that could injure someone?
- Must you carry your TIPIC when you practice driving?
- Under Ohio’s seat belt law, who must wear a belt in most passenger vehicles?
- What does Ohio law say about driving a vehicle in an unsafe condition?
- What does Ohio require on the rear of a vehicle besides lights?
- What driver education must an Ohio applicant under 21 complete?
- What happens at 12 or more points within two years?
- What happens when an Ohio driver reaches six points in two years?
- What is the minimum safe tire tread depth in Ohio?
- What kind of offense is driving under suspension in Ohio?
- What light transmission must an Ohio windshield allow?
- What light transmission must the front-seat side windows allow in Ohio?
- What must your parking brake be able to do?
- When are studded tires legal in Ohio?
- When should you check your tire pressure?
- Where do you find your vehicle maker’s recommended tire pressure?
- Where does the Ohio Digest say to place your hands on the steering wheel?
- Where should children 12 and younger sit?
- Where should the shoulder belt never be worn?
- Which children must ride in a child safety seat in Ohio?
- Which mirror is the primary mirror for the view to the rear?
- Which rule applies to the adult supervising a permit holder of any age?
- With the seat adjusted properly, where is the top of the steering wheel?
- Within how many days of becoming an Ohio resident must you have an Ohio driver license?
- You are 16. Who must come with you to apply for a TIPIC?
- You have an Ohio ID card and get a TIPIC. What happens to the ID card?
- You knowingly lend your car to someone whose license is suspended. What can happen to you?
- You pass the knowledge test but wait 75 days to buy your TIPIC. What happens?
- You pass the vision screening wearing glasses. What follows?
- You put a penny head-first into your tread and can see all of Lincoln’s head. What does that mean?