Ohio Right-of-Way practice test
Practice who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and roundabouts: 34 questions based on the Ohio Driver Manual, Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, 14 of them on Ohio's own rules.
Key Ohio facts: Right-of-Way
Pedestrians and drivers yield to each vehicle in a funeral procession, unless a police officer directs otherwise or a public safety vehicle is responding. Section 4511.451, Right-of way of funeral vehicle Drivers yield to any pedestrian on a sidewalk. Section 4511.441, Right-of-way of pedestrian on sidewalk A driver leaving an alley, building, private road or driveway in a business or residence district stops just before the sidewalk area. Section 4511.431, Stop prior to driving on sidewalk area A pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk yields to vehicles, but drivers must still use due care to avoid hitting anyone. Section 4511.48, Right-of-way yielded by pedestrian A driver turning left into an alley, private road or driveway yields to vehicles coming from the opposite direction that are close enough to be an immediate hazard. Section 4511.42, Right-of-way rule when turning left Sample Right-of-Way questions
How far from a school bus stopped to load or unload children must an Ohio driver stop?
At least 25 feet At least 10 feet At least 2 feet Show the answer
At least 10 feet
Whether you meet it or come up behind it, keep 10 feet or more between your vehicle and the bus.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.75, Stopping for stopped school bus ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 5: Learning to Drive, Stopping for a School Bus
You have stopped for an Ohio school bus. When may you go again?
Once the children have reached the curb When it moves again or its driver signals you After waiting a full 30 seconds Show the answer
When it moves again or its driver signals you
Stay stopped until the bus resumes motion or the bus driver signals you to proceed.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.75, Stopping for stopped school bus ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 5: Learning to Drive, Stopping for a School Bus
A pedestrian crosses an Ohio road away from any crosswalk. What does the law say?
The person must yield, and you must still use due care The person must yield, so you need not slow down You must stop, as pedestrians always have priority Show the answer
The person must yield, and you must still use due care
Outside a marked or unmarked crosswalk, the pedestrian yields to traffic. Drivers must still use due care to avoid a collision.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.48, Right-of-way yielded by pedestrian
What rights do animal-drawn vehicles have on Ohio roads?
No rights on any paved road The same rights as motor vehicles Rights only on marked trails Show the answer
The same rights as motor vehicles
They have the same rights as motor vehicles and must follow the same rules. Warning signs mark areas where you are likely to find them.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 9: Sharing the Road, Animal-Drawn Vehicles and Horseback Riders
A highway maintenance vehicle is stopped with lights flashing, and you cannot change lanes on this Ohio road. What should you do?
Stop in your lane until it moves on Use caution and slow to a safe speed Keep your speed, as you have the lane Show the answer
Use caution and slow to a safe speed
When you cannot change lanes or it would be unsafe, proceed with due caution, reduce your speed and keep a safe speed for the conditions.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.213, Approaching stationary public safety vehicle displaying emergency light ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 9: Sharing the Road, Move Over Laws
You are on an Ohio highway with four or more traffic lanes. A school bus stops on the opposite side to let children off. What must you do?
Stop 10 feet from the bus You need not stop Slow to 20 mph while passing Show the answer
You need not stop
On a highway divided into four or more traffic lanes, traffic approaching from the opposite direction need not stop. Drivers overtaking the bus still must.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.75, Stopping for stopped school bus ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 5: Learning to Drive, Stopping for a School Bus
You are leaving a driveway that crosses a sidewalk in an Ohio business district. Where must you stop?
Only at the edge of the street Only if a stop sign is posted Just before the sidewalk area Show the answer
Just before the sidewalk area
Stop right before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. If there is none, stop at the point nearest the street where you can see its traffic.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.431, Stop prior to driving on sidewalk area ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 5: Learning to Drive, Stopping the Vehicle
You are crossing a sidewalk to reach an Ohio driveway, and someone is walking there. Who has the right-of-way?
Whoever reached the driveway first You, once you signal your turn The person on the sidewalk Show the answer
The person on the sidewalk
The law requires a driver to yield to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.441, Right-of-way of pedestrian on sidewalk ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 5: Learning to Drive, Stopping the Vehicle
A waste collection truck is stopped with lights flashing on an Ohio road with two lanes your way. If it is safe, what should you do?
Move to the lane that is not next to it Keep your speed and stay in your lane Stop behind it until it moves on Show the answer
Move to the lane that is not next to it
Proceed with due caution and, if possible given road, weather and traffic, change to a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.213, Approaching stationary public safety vehicle displaying emergency light ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 9: Sharing the Road, Move Over Laws
You meet a funeral procession in Ohio, with headlights on and pennants showing. No officer is directing traffic. What must you do?
Yield only to the lead vehicle Cut through at the first gap Yield to each vehicle in it Show the answer
Yield to each vehicle in it
Drivers and pedestrians must yield to every vehicle in a funeral procession, unless a police officer directs otherwise.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.451, Right-of way of funeral vehicle ; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 4: Rules of the Road, Right-of-Way
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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.
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