OH DMV Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving 3

Question 1

What does Ohio's Move Over Law require drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Change lanes or reduce speed when passing stopped emergency, law enforcement, or service vehicles with flashing lights

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Move to the right lane when entering any highway on-ramp

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Yield to all vehicles merging onto the highway from on-ramps

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Pull over whenever a school bus is stopped anywhere ahead

Question 2

When driving through an active work zone in Ohio, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed to the posted work zone limit, increase following distance, and stay alert

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Maintain highway speed to minimize time spent in the hazard zone

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Activate hazard lights and stop at the entrance to the work zone

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Match the speed of the vehicle directly ahead regardless of posted signs

Question 3

If a tire blows out while you are driving at highway speed, what is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and let the vehicle slow gradually before steering to safety

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Brake hard and immediately steer to the shoulder

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Swerve sharply to the nearest adjacent lane

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Shift immediately to a lower gear to engage engine braking

Question 4

In Ohio, how should you treat an intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark or malfunctioning?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a four-way stop with all drivers yielding to vehicles already in the intersection

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Proceed without stopping since the signal is not in effect

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Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left

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The first vehicle to arrive has automatic right-of-way over all others

Question 5

What is the safest way to drive when visibility is severely reduced by dense fog?

Accepted Answer

Use low beams or fog lights and significantly reduce your speed

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Use high beams to maximize the light projected ahead

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Activate hazard lights and maintain the normal posted speed limit

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Move to the center lane where road markings are easiest to follow

Question 6

In Ohio, what must you do when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the arm retracts

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Slow to 15 mph and proceed with caution past the bus

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Stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus

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Yield and pass slowly at walking speed

Question 7

What is the recommended response if another driver is exhibiting aggressive road rage behavior toward you?

Accepted Answer

Avoid eye contact, do not engage or retaliate, and call 911 if you feel threatened

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Confront the driver directly to resolve the conflict calmly

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Speed up to create distance and outrun the aggressive driver

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Use hand gestures to communicate your displeasure and establish your position