OH DMV Traffic Laws and Road Signs

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in Ohio residential areas unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

30 mph

Answer

20 mph

Question 2

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic

Answer

The signal is out of order — treat as uncontrolled intersection

Question 3

In Ohio, when are drivers required to use headlights?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C

Answer

From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet

Answer

Only from dusk to dawn

Answer

Whenever windshield wipers are in use

Question 4

What is Ohio's 'Move Over' law?

Accepted Answer

Drivers must move over one lane or slow down for stopped emergency or service vehicles on the roadside

Answer

Drivers must stop completely for any stopped vehicle on the highway

Answer

Drivers must move to the right lane when an ambulance approaches

Answer

Drivers must yield to merge-lane traffic on highways

Question 5

What does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) yellow sign indicate in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

School zone ahead

Answer

Railroad crossing ahead

Answer

No passing zone

Answer

Divided highway begins

Question 6

In Ohio, what is the minimum following distance rule expressed as?

Accepted Answer

A reasonable and prudent distance based on speed and conditions

Answer

At least 3 seconds

Answer

At least 2 car lengths

Answer

At least 100 feet at all speeds