Ohio: Signals & vehicle controls — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What do you use to search for safety recalls on the NHTSA website?” · “Besides sunset to sunrise, when does Ohio law require headlights to be on?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Ohio Driver Manual" (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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What do you use to search for safety recalls on the NHTSA website?
- Your vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Your license plate number and registration year
- Your driver license number and expiration date
- Your insurance policy number and your address
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Correct answer: Your vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The manual says to search with your vehicle’s VIN for recalls on the NHTSA website.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 4
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Where is the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure indicated?
- On the tire valve stem cap
- On the windshield
- On the door jamb
- On the glove box lid
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Correct answer: On the door jamb
The manual says the recommended pressure, measured in PSI, is indicated on the door jamb.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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When should you check tire pressure?
- Right after a long trip when the tires are warm
- When the tires match the surrounding air temperature
- Immediately after the engine has been running
- Only when the tires look noticeably low on air
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Correct answer: When the tires match the surrounding air temperature
The manual says to check tire pressure when the tires are the same temperature as the surrounding air.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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What should you do if your tire pressure reading is too high?
- Drive until the tire cools
- Add a small amount of air
- Replace the tire
- Release air from the tire valve
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Correct answer: Release air from the tire valve
The manual says that if the number is too high, release air from the tire valve.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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In the penny test of tire tread depth, what does it mean if you see all of the President’s head?
- The tires are too worn and should not be driven on
- The tires are in safe condition to drive on
- The tires are overinflated and need air released
- The tires should be rotated to the front axle
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Correct answer: The tires are too worn and should not be driven on
The manual says if you see all of the President’s head, your tires are too worn, so do not drive on them and replace them.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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In the penny test of tire tread depth, where do you place the coin?
- Flat against the tire sidewall
- On the flattest part of the tread
- Into the tire’s deepest groove
- Between the tire and the wheel rim
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Correct answer: Into the tire’s deepest groove
The manual says to place the coin with President Lincoln’s head into the tire’s deepest groove.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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In Ohio, during what period are studded tires legal?
- October 1 through March 31
- November 1 through April 15
- December 1 through March 1
- November 15 through May 1
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Correct answer: November 1 through April 15
The manual says studded tires are legal from November 1 through April 15.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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Ohio law requires headlights to be on during which period?
- 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
- 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Only when it is completely dark
- Sunset to sunrise
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Correct answer: Sunset to sunrise
The manual says Ohio law requires headlights on from sunset to sunrise.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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Besides sunset to sunrise, when does Ohio law require headlights to be on?
- Any time the wipers are on because of precipitation
- Only on highways with a posted speed limit above 55 mph
- Only when another vehicle is following you closely
- Only when driving through a tunnel or underpass
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Correct answer: Any time the wipers are on because of precipitation
The manual says headlights must be on when visibility is poor and any time the wipers are in use because of precipitation.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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When may high beam headlights NOT be used, according to the manual?
- When driving on a highway at night
- When driving behind another vehicle that has its brake lights on
- When an oncoming vehicle is approaching
- When driving between sunset and sunrise
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Correct answer: When an oncoming vehicle is approaching
The manual says high beams can be used any time headlights are used except when an oncoming vehicle is approaching.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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What is the purpose of hazard lights?
- To warn others that you are slowing down in heavy traffic
- To signal other drivers that you are about to pass them
- To show that you intend to turn right at the next corner
- To increase visibility of a vehicle stopped near a road
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Correct answer: To increase visibility of a vehicle stopped near a road
The manual says to use hazard lights to increase visibility of a vehicle stopped on or near a roadway.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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How should your feet and heel be positioned when the driver’s seat is adjusted properly?
- Your foot pivots with your heel on the floor
- Your heel rests on the brake pedal at all times
- Your knee is fully straight when braking
- Your foot hovers above the floor between pedals
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Correct answer: Your foot pivots with your heel on the floor
The manual says your foot should pivot smoothly from brake to accelerator while your heel is kept on the floor.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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Where should the top of the steering wheel be when the seat is adjusted properly?
- At eye level with the top of the windshield
- At the level of your elbows on the armrest
- Below chin level, no higher than your shoulders
- Above your shoulders and level with your chin
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Correct answer: Below chin level, no higher than your shoulders
The manual says the top of the steering wheel should be no higher than the top of your shoulders and below chin level.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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How should head restraints be adjusted to avoid whiplash?
- Resting at the level of the top of your shoulders
- Tilted forward toward the back of your neck
- Positioned below the level of your ears
- Touching the back of your head, at ear level or higher
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Correct answer: Touching the back of your head, at ear level or higher
The manual says head restraints should contact the back of your head and not be below the level of your ears.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 5
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How should the inside rear-view mirror be adjusted?
- So it frames the rear window and shows traffic behind you
- So that it shows the left edge of your vehicle clearly
- So that it shows mostly the inside of the back seat
- So that it points toward the right-side outside mirror
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Correct answer: So it frames the rear window and shows traffic behind you
The manual says to adjust the rear-view mirror so it frames the rear window and traffic to the rear appears in it.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 6
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How should the left-side outside mirror be adjusted to reduce blind spots?
- With your head upright, until a large part of your vehicle’s side shows
- With your head centered, until the whole left side of the vehicle is visible
- With your head on the driver window, until your vehicle’s left edge barely shows
- With your head upright, until the road behind you is no longer visible
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Correct answer: With your head on the driver window, until your vehicle’s left edge barely shows
The manual says to rest your head against the closed driver-side window and adjust until the vehicle’s left edge is barely visible.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 6
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Where should your head be when adjusting the right-side outside mirror?
- Against the passenger window
- Directly above the center console
- Against the headrest
- Turned toward the driver-side window
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Correct answer: Directly above the center console
The manual says to lean to the right so your head is directly above the center console.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 6
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How much additional viewing area does the recommended outside mirror adjustment add to each side of the vehicle?
- 2 to 6 degrees
- 6 to 10 degrees
- 20 to 25 degrees
- 12 to 16 degrees
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Correct answer: 12 to 16 degrees
The manual says the adjustment adds 12 to 16 degrees of additional viewing area to each side.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 6