Ohio CAR DMV Practice Test 12

This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road splits into two one-way roadways separated by a median or divider. You must keep to the right.

This sign warns drivers that the divided highway ends ahead.

A solid red arrow in a traffic signal means the same thing as a circular red traffic light. When an arrow is red, traffic in the indicated lane must stop and may not turn in the direction that the arrow is pointing.

Drivers should not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Drivers should only pass where it is safe and legal to do so.

Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black markings on a yellow background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards. This sign warns drivers that the right lane is ending or that the road is narrowing ahead.

This sign indicates that right turns are prohibited. Do not make a right turn at an intersection where this sign is posted.

This sign warns that especially slippery conditions exist when the road is wet.

Crosswalk lines show pedestrians where to safely cross a road or street. Crosswalks may be marked by horizontal lines, vertical lines, or a combination of the two. You must always stop for pedestrians who are in a crosswalk.

This sign indicates that the overpass ahead has a low clearance. You should not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height shown on the sign (in this case, 13 feet 6 inches).

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to an upcoming traffic signal. They should be prepared to respond to a yellow light, red light, and/or cross traffic.

A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.

Warning signs advise drivers of potentially hazardous conditions. For your own safety, obey warning signs. Disregarding the information provided by a warning sign may result in an accident due to your negligence.

The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react. Keep a minimum following distance of three seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance during unusual weather or traffic conditions.

This sign indicates where a lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles from either direction. Such a lane may not be used for passing or for through-traffic.

Situations where motorists are required to stop include approaching intersections with stop signs, approaching intersections where a red light is either flashing or illuminated, or any time when a traffic officer orders your vehicle to stop.

This sign provides advance warning that bicycles may be present.

Consuming even a small amount of alcohol will impair your vision, judgment, concentration, and coordination.

The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react to their actions. Keep a minimum following distance of four or five seconds during poor weather and traffic conditions.

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This regulation sign indicates that parking is not permitted.

If a school bus has stopped to drop off children on a roadway with four or more traffic lanes, only drivers on the same side of the roadway must come to a complete stop. Be especially cautious when driving near children.

If a traffic light at an intersection is not functioning due to a power outage, yield to other drivers in the same manner as you would when approaching a four-way stop. When it is your turn, proceed through the intersection with caution.

If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start moving as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks before you start across. Even where there is only one track, do not start across immediately after a train passes; check again for another train that may be approaching.

This sign indicates that there is a traffic signal ahead.

Generally, when driving on a road with two lanes moving in the same direction, you should drive on the right half of the road. Use the left lane to overtake and pass another driver, to make a left turn, or if otherwise instructed to do so by an officer or traffic signal. Vehicles driving more slowly than the flow of traffic should stay in the rightmost lane.

This sign prohibits U-turns. Do not make a U-turn where this sign is posted.

This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited.

Drivers should not park on top of a crosswalk, on a highway bridge, or in a tunnel. Drivers should only park where it is legal to do so and where other drivers can clearly see their stopped vehicle.

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This regulation sign means that left turns are prohibited.

If you drive past these signs, you are going the wrong way and are at risk of a head-on collision. You should cautiously turn around.

Driving more slowly than the flow of traffic can be hazardous. If you are on a two-lane, two-way road and driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you are required to pull off the road and let the other vehicles pass. Only drive significantly under the speed limit when conditions require it.

If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, they are indicating that they intend to stop. Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.

This triangular sign is a "Yield" sign. When you see this sign, you must slow down to check for traffic and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching cross traffic. Stop only if it is necessary to do so.

This sign warns that the road is slippery when wet.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders is 65 mph. If a different speed limit is posted, you should follow that speed limit.

Emotions can have a great effect on your driving ability. You may not be able to drive well if you are overly worried, excited, afraid, angry, or sad. Stress can lessen your concentration on the task of driving. It is better to wait to drive than to risk driving while you are emotionally unstable.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that there is an upcoming sharp turn and that they should lower their speed accordingly.

You should always be cautious when passing a bicycle because the cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road. Always be particularly careful when driving near bicyclists.

To avoid becoming fatigued while taking a long trip, stop every two hours for a short break. If you become drowsy, pull off the road and park in a safe place to take a nap, or find a room to stay for the night.

If you are under the age of 18 and applying for an operator's license, your application must be co-signed by a parent or legal guardian.

This sign indicates that hospital emergency services are located to the right.