Practice breakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings, with questions based on the Ohio Driver Manual, Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws.
Wobbling, shaking and a slight pull
A front tire blowout pulls sharply toward that side. A rear one makes the vehicle wobble, shake and pull somewhat.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 10: Emergency Situations, Tire Blowout
About 200 to 300 feet
Flares that far back give other drivers time to change lanes.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 10: Emergency Situations, Vehicle Breakdown
A school bus
Buses, school vehicles and vehicles with placarded hazardous materials must stop, look and listen before crossing at grade, unless the crossing is exempt.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.63, Stopping at grade crossings; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 5: Learning to Drive, Railroad Crossings
Apply the parking brake slowly
Apply it slowly so the rear wheels do not lock. If it fails too, shut off the engine, leave the road and use your flashers.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 10: Emergency Situations, Brake Failure
No, not without the fire official's consent
Driving over an unprotected fire hose requires the consent of the fire department official in command.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.73, Driving over unprotected fire hose
Stay in the vehicle with hands in view
Lower your window, stay in the vehicle, keep your belt fastened and keep your hands on the wheel where the officer can see them.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 7: Special Driving Situations, Police and Traffic Stops
No, the rule allows for this
The rule does not apply to a disabled vehicle when it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving it there.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.66, Prohibition against parking on highways
At least 500 feet
Unless a police officer or firefighter directs otherwise, do not follow closer than 500 feet behind an emergency or public safety vehicle answering an alarm.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.72, Following an emergency or public safety vehicle too closely
Upon first contact
The manual says to inform the officer at first contact.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 7: Special Driving Situations, Police and Traffic Stops
Stay in your vehicle until help arrives
Get off the road if you can, turn on your flashers, warn other users and stay in the vehicle.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 10: Emergency Situations, Vehicle Breakdown
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Ohio Driver Manual, Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.