OH DMV Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving 2

Question 1

What is hydroplaning and what is the correct action if it occurs while driving?

Accepted Answer

Tires lose contact with the road surface on water; ease off the gas and steer straight

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a film of water and lose traction; gently ease off the accelerator and keep the wheel straight until grip is restored.

Question 2

If your vehicle begins to skid on ice, what is the correct corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator

Answer

To correct a skid, steer toward where you want the vehicle to go and gently ease off the gas to help the tires regain grip on the surface.

Question 3

Under Ohio law, when may you legally pass another vehicle on the right?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and a clear usable lane exists to the right

Answer

Ohio permits passing on the right when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane available, or on roadways with two or more lanes moving in the same direction.

Question 4

What is the safest action to take if you become drowsy while driving in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to a safe location and rest or sleep

Answer

The only truly effective remedy for drowsy driving is to stop and rest; temporary measures like caffeine or fresh air only briefly mask fatigue.

Question 5

How should you adjust your driving when operating in heavy rain?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, increase following distance, and turn on headlights

Answer

Rain reduces both visibility and tire traction, so reducing speed, increasing following distance, and using headlights are all necessary safety adjustments.

OH DMV - Ohio Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

OH DMV - Ohio Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

OH DMV Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving 2