Ohio BMV Motorcycle Practice Test 4
Test 4 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 30 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Ohio test.
- Questions40
- Correct to pass30
- Passing score75%
- Minimum age15 years 6 months
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1. How many BMV points does willfully fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer carry in Ohio?
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Answer C: 6 points
Ohio assesses 6 points for willfully fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer, placing it among the most serious point violations.
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2. Which restriction applies to an Ohio motorcycle TIPIC holder?
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Answer C: Daylight riding only, no passengers, and no interstates or congested roads
An Ohio motorcycle permit holder may ride only in daylight, may carry no passengers, may not ride on interstates or congested roads, and must wear a helmet and eye protection.
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3. You are about to pass a long tractor-trailer on a two-lane road. What should you expect?
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Answer B: You will need more clear road, since the vehicle is much longer
A tractor-trailer can be 70 feet long, so passing it takes more distance and more time than passing a car at the same speed difference.
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4. You have a green light and are turning right. Pedestrians are stepping off the curb into the crosswalk you are about to cross. What should you do?
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Answer B: Wait and let them cross before completing your turn
A green light does not release a turning driver from yielding to pedestrians already in the crosswalk of the street being entered.
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5. What does a windshield on a motorcycle genuinely provide?
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Answer B: Relief from wind pressure, rain and cold, which reduces fatigue
A windshield cuts wind blast, weather and fatigue, but air and debris still come around it, so the rider still needs eye protection and full gear.
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6. A driver holds a steady highway speed into the section this sign warns about. What is the most likely result?
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Answer B: The vehicle runs wide toward the outside and can cross into another lane or leave the pavement
Holding speed into a change of alignment asks the tires for more side grip than they can supply, so the vehicle runs wide and the driver is left with less room to correct.
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7. What does a two-wheeled motorcycle endorsement allow its Ohio holder to operate?
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Answer C: A two-wheeled or three-wheeled motorcycle and a motor scooter
In Ohio a two-wheeled endorsement or license covers two- and three-wheeled motorcycles and motor scooters, while a three-wheeled endorsement is limited to three-wheeled machines.
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8. When may a passenger get off the motorcycle?
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Answer D: Only after the rider has stopped, braced the machine and said so
A passenger climbing off before the rider is ready removes weight from the back of a machine the rider is still holding upright, which can drop it.
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9. What financial responsibility reinstatement fee applies to a first violation of Ohio's proof-of-insurance requirement, and how does it change for later violations?
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Answer A: $40 for a first violation, rising to $300 for a second and $600 for a third or subsequent violation
Ohio charges a $40 reinstatement fee for a first violation of the financial responsibility law, $300 for a second violation within a year, and $600 for a third or subsequent violation.
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10. You arrive at an intersection where the traffic signals are completely dark after a power failure. What should you do?
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Answer A: Treat the intersection as an all-way stop and take turns
When a signal is dark or out of order, drivers on every approach must stop and proceed in turn, exactly as at a four-way stop.
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11. What protective gear should a passenger wear?
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Answer C: The same protective gear recommended for the operator
A passenger is exposed to the same crash forces, weather and road debris as the operator, so the same head, eye, hand, body and foot protection applies.
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12. Under Ohio law, may a motor vehicle renting company require, by contract, that the person renting the vehicle be solely responsible for maintaining proof of financial responsibility during the rental?
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Answer C: Yes, the renting dealer and renter may agree by contract that the renter bears that responsibility
Ohio law permits a motor vehicle renting dealer to contract with a renter so that the renter alone is responsible for maintaining proof of financial responsibility during the rental period.
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13. An Ohio driver approaches a stationary road-service vehicle with its warning lights flashing, on a highway with two lanes traveling the driver's direction. What must the driver do if it is safe to do so?
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Answer A: Change lanes into one not adjacent to the stationary vehicle
Ohio's Move Over law requires a driver on a road with at least two lanes in the driver's direction to change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle, when safe to do so.
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14. In Ohio, how many BMV points are assessed for a speeding conviction when the speed exceeds the posted limit by 30 miles per hour or more?
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Answer C: 4 points
Ohio assesses 4 points whenever a speeding conviction involves exceeding the posted limit by 30 mph or more, regardless of the zone's own limit.
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15. In an Ohio prosecution for a Move Over law violation, must the prosecution prove the driver intended to violate the law?
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Answer D: No, the offense is a strict liability offense
Ohio's Move Over law is designated a strict liability offense, so the prosecution need not prove the driver intended to violate it.
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16. You are approaching a multilane roundabout. When should you choose your lane?
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Answer C: Before you enter, using the lane-choice sign on the approach
You select your lane on the approach the way you would at any multilane intersection, then stay in that lane all the way around, because changing lanes inside a roundabout creates side-impact conflicts.
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17. You are approaching the entry of a modern roundabout. Who must you yield to?
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Answer C: Traffic already circulating in the roundabout, which approaches from your left
Traffic in a United States roundabout circulates counterclockwise, so drivers entering must look left and yield to vehicles already in the circulating roadway.
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18. How long should a glance at a mirror or an instrument take?
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Answer A: A brief glance of about a second, returning your eyes to the road at once
Checks should be quick flicks of the eyes. At highway speed, a few seconds with your eyes off the road covers a distance long enough for a hazard to appear.
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19. What is the correct position for the feet while riding?
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Answer C: Firmly on the footrests with the toes level
Toes kept level stay clear of the pavement when the motorcycle leans and leave the foot ready to reach the brake pedal or shift lever.
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20. Besides air pressure, what should a rider look for when inspecting the tires?
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Answer B: Tread depth, cuts, embedded objects and uneven wear
Worn or damaged tires lose grip and can fail suddenly, and uneven wear also warns of a pressure or alignment problem.
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21. You have had to leave the pavement onto a loose gravel shoulder and now need to stop. How should you brake?
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Answer D: Use both brakes gently and evenly, expecting a much longer stopping distance
Loose gravel cuts available traction sharply, so apply both brakes lightly and smoothly and allow far more room than you would need on pavement.
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22. Rain has been falling steadily for half an hour. How does traction compare with the first minutes of the shower?
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Answer C: It usually improves somewhat, because the early oil film has washed away
Rain floats oil and dust to the top at first, so the road is most slippery in the early minutes, and a longer downpour rinses much of that film away. The pavement is still wet and grips less than when it is dry.
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23. You face a red light at an intersection that has no stop line and no marked crosswalk. Where must you stop?
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Answer C: Before entering the intersection
With no line and no crosswalk, the stopping point is the near edge of the intersecting roadway, close enough to see cross traffic but clear of it.
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24. How does driving on overinflated tires affect the vehicle?
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Answer D: It gives a harsher ride and a smaller contact patch
An overinflated tire bulges in the middle, so less rubber touches the road, grip suffers and the ride becomes hard. The center of the tread wears first.
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25. What fine range applies to a third OVI conviction within 10 years in Ohio?
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Answer A: $1,040 to $2,750
Ohio law sets the fine for a third OVI conviction within ten years at not less than $1,040 and not more than $2,750, well above the first-offense range.
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26. Absent a different posted limit, what is Ohio's speed limit on streets within a municipal corporation that are not state routes, through highways, or alleys?
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Answer C: 25 miles per hour
Ohio sets 25 mph as the default prima facie limit for streets inside a municipal corporation other than state routes, through highways, or alleys.
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27. Why should gloves and jacket sleeves overlap?
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Answer A: So no gap of bare skin is left at the wrist in a slide or the cold
The wrist is easy to leave exposed, and a gap there lets in cold air and takes the full force of a slide, so gauntlets or elastic cuffs should close the gap.
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28. A yellow diamond on an exit ramp shows a truck tipping over onto two wheels. Which drivers does it concern most?
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Answer D: Those in tall vehicles carrying a high load
The truck rollover sign warns that the curve can overturn a vehicle with a high center of gravity, so such drivers must slow well below the normal ramp speed.
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29. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle?
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Answer D: After the engine has been started and the operator is ready
Mounting after the engine is running and the operator is settled keeps the motorcycle stable and spares the operator a long balancing act with the extra weight aboard.
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30. Where does the restriction that starts at this sign come to an end?
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Answer D: Where the centerline markings show that overtaking is allowed again
The sign marks the start of the restricted section, and the centerline markings along the road show how far it runs and where overtaking becomes lawful again.
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31. The light ahead is green but traffic beyond the intersection is backed up. What should you do?
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Answer B: Wait behind the intersection until there is room to clear it completely
You may not enter an intersection unless you can get completely through it, because stopping inside blocks cross traffic when the signal changes.
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32. In which situation should you increase your usual following distance?
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Answer B: On wet roads, at night, in fog, when towing a trailer, or when following a motorcycle
Reduced traction, reduced visibility, a heavier load and a vehicle that can stop faster than yours all require extra space to keep the same margin of safety.
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33. Besides impact protection, how does a light colored helmet help the rider?
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Answer A: It sits above surrounding traffic, so drivers pick it out sooner
A light or high visibility helmet sits above the traffic around the rider and is often the first part of a motorcycle a driver notices.
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34. Where is reflective material most effective at attracting a driver's attention at night?
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Answer A: On the arms, legs and helmet, where the movement draws the eye
Reflective patches that move as the rider rides are noticed sooner than static ones, and a helmet sits high where drivers are already looking.
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35. Besides fitting the machine, what else must a passenger be capable of?
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Answer B: Following the rider's instructions throughout the ride
Instructions such as staying still, holding on and not getting off until told are what keep the pair balanced, and a passenger who cannot follow them is unsafe.
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36. A large X with the letters R and R beside it is painted across your lane. What does it mean?
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Answer A: A railroad crossing lies a short distance ahead
The pavement marking repeats the advance warning for a grade crossing, and it is used on paved approaches where speeds are high or where gates are installed.
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37. Why do experienced riders cover the clutch lever and the brake lever in heavy traffic?
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Answer B: It shortens the time needed to react if they suddenly have to stop
With fingers already resting on the levers the rider skips the time it takes to reach for them, which shortens overall stopping distance.
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38. For a third OVI conviction within 10 years, what does Ohio law require regarding jail time and the offender's registered vehicle?
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Answer B: A mandatory minimum of 30 days in jail and criminal forfeiture of the vehicle
A third OVI conviction within ten years in Ohio carries a mandatory minimum 30-day jail term, and the vehicle, if registered in the offender's name, is subject to criminal forfeiture rather than mere immobilization.
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39. You and a driver coming from the opposite direction reach a four-way stop at the same time and you are both going straight ahead. What happens next?
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Answer D: Both of you may move off together, because your paths do not cross each other
Opposing vehicles that are both going straight do not cross paths, so they can move off together once the intersection is clear.
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40. You are stopped at a red light waiting to turn right where the turn is allowed. Besides traffic from the left, what must you check?
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Answer D: Both crosswalks, and anyone approaching along your right side
A right turn on red crosses the crosswalk in front of you and enters the one on the cross street, and cyclists often approach along your right.