OH DMV Traffic Laws and Road Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering typically indicate in Ohio?
- A regulatory law that must be obeyed (Correct answer)
- A warning of a hazard ahead
- A guide to destinations and distances
- A construction zone boundary
Correct answer: A regulatory law that must be obeyed
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs in Ohio that display laws drivers must follow, such as speed limits or turn restrictions.
Question 2: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial adult drivers in Ohio?
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.05%
- 0.10%
- 0.06%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Ohio sets the legal BAC limit for non-commercial drivers 21 and older at 0.08%, above which drivers are presumed impaired.
Question 3: Under Ohio law, how far from a school bus with flashing red lights must drivers stop?
- At least 10 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 20 feet
- At least 15 feet
- At least 25 feet
Correct answer: At least 10 feet
Ohio law requires drivers to stop at least 10 feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights when children are boarding or exiting.
Question 4: In Ohio, when may a driver legally pass a school bus with flashing red lights?
- When driving on the opposite side of a divided highway with a physical median barrier (Correct answer)
- Never — you must always stop regardless of road type
- When driving at 25 mph or less
- When a crossing guard signals you through
Correct answer: When driving on the opposite side of a divided highway with a physical median barrier
On divided highways with a physical median (not just a painted center line), Ohio drivers traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop for a stopped school bus.
Question 5: What does Ohio's 'hands-free' distracted driving law prohibit for all drivers?
- Holding or using a phone while driving (Correct answer)
- Using a GPS device while driving
- Eating while driving
- Talking to passengers while driving
Correct answer: Holding or using a phone while driving
Ohio's distracted driving law prohibits all drivers from holding or physically using a phone while operating a vehicle.
Question 6: What is the meaning of a solid yellow center line in Ohio?
- No passing is permitted for traffic on that side of the line (Correct answer)
- Passing is allowed with caution
- The road is a one-way street
- The speed limit changes ahead
Correct answer: No passing is permitted for traffic on that side of the line
A solid yellow center line means drivers on that side of the line may not cross to pass; it marks a no-passing zone.
OH DMV Traffic Laws and Road Signs 2
What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering typically indicate in Ohio?