Following distance, headlights, seat belts and distractions.
Question 1
What is the minimum legal tire tread depth in Ohio?
Correct answer: 1/16 inch
A safe tire has at least 1/16-inch tread depth and no major bumps, bulges or damage.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 2
When are studded tires legal in Ohio?
Correct answer: November 1 through April 15
In Ohio, studded tires are legal from November 1 through April 15.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 3
How much light must an Ohio windshield allow through?
Correct answer: 70%
Windshields must allow 70% light transmission; front side windows 50% (plus or minus 3%).
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 4
From how far away must a vehicle's horn be audible in Ohio?
Correct answer: 200 feet
The horn must be in good working order and audible from 200 feet.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 5
The taillight and brake lights must be visible from how far?
Correct answer: 500 feet
A red taillight and two red brake lights must be visible from 500 feet; rear reflectors from 300 feet.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 6
How far before changing direction should you activate your turn signal in Ohio?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Activate a turn signal at least 100 feet before changing direction.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 7
When properly seated, how much space should be between your chest and the steering wheel?
Correct answer: At least 10 inches
Leave at least 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel for air bag deployment.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 8
How should your head restraint be adjusted?
Correct answer: It contacts the back of your head, not below ear level
Adjust head restraints to contact the back of your head and not below the level of your ears, to avoid whiplash.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 9
How should you adjust your left outside mirror to reduce blind spots?
Correct answer: Rest your head on the driver window and set it until the car's edge is barely visible
Rest your head against the closed driver window and adjust until the vehicle's left edge is barely visible.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 10
Under Ohio's safety belt law, who must wear a belt?
Correct answer: Drivers and front-seat occupants
Ohio requires drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles to wear belts; for drivers under 18 all occupants must.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 11
How should the lap belt fit?
Correct answer: Snug and low across the hips
Adjust the lap belt snug and low across the hips; never wear the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back.
Source: Section 2: Before You Drive
Question 12
For drivers 18 and older in Ohio, which phone use is allowed while driving?
Correct answer: Hands-free calling without holding the device
Drivers over 18 may use hands-free technology if they don't hold or support the device or type; activation must be a single touch or swipe.
Source: Section 3: Be Alert – Distracted Driving
Question 13
What is the penalty for a first distracted-driving (handheld) offense in two years for an adult in Ohio?
Correct answer: 2 points and up to $150
First offense: 2 points and up to $150 (a distracted driving course can avoid both); second: 3 points/$250; third: 4 points/$500 and possible 90-day suspension.
Source: Section 3: Be Alert – Distracted Driving
Question 14
What happens to Ohio distracted-driving fines in a work zone?
Correct answer: They are doubled
Fines are doubled if the distracted-driving violation occurs in a work zone.
Source: Section 3: Be Alert – Distracted Driving
Question 15
When may an adult Ohio driver hold a phone to the ear?
Correct answer: During a call started or ended with a single touch or swipe
An exception allows holding the phone to the ear during a conversation if the call is started or stopped with one touch or swipe.
Source: Section 3: Be Alert – Distracted Driving