Ohio Safe Driving practice test

No, not in both ears at once

Ohio bars earphones over or earplugs in both ears while driving. Hearing aids are among the exceptions.

Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.84, Earphones or earplugs on operator prohibited

A safety belt or child restraint

Children aged 8 through 15 who are not otherwise covered must use a child restraint or a safety belt.

Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.81, Child restraint system - child highway safety fund; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Child Passenger Restraints

At least 10 inches

At least 10 inches leaves appropriate space for the air bag to deploy.

Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 2: Before You Drive, Adjusting the Driver's Seat

At the 4 and 8 o'clock positions

This grip helps you keep control and avoid the air bag if it deploys. Hold firmly but gently.

Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 5: Learning to Drive, Steering

Your lights must be on

Vehicles must show lighted lights at any time the wipers are in use because of precipitation.

Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4513.03, Time for lighted lights on motor vehicles; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 7: Special Driving Situations, When to Use Headlights

Less than 25 mph

The emblem goes on animal-drawn vehicles and on farm or construction equipment traveling at less than 25 mph.

Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 9: Sharing the Road, Slow Moving Vehicles

A booster seat

A child under 8 who is under 4 feet 9 inches must be on a booster seat, unless already required to ride in a child restraint.

Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.81, Child restraint system - child highway safety fund; Ohio BMV website, Sample Knowledge Test; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Child Passenger Restraints

November 1 through April 15

The manual gives November 1 through April 15.

Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 2: Before You Drive, Tire Safety

A child under 4 or under 40 pounds

A child under age 4, or under 40 pounds, must be secured according to the maker's instructions in a restraint that meets federal standards.

Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.81, Child restraint system - child highway safety fund; Ohio BMV website, Sample Knowledge Test; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Child Passenger Restraints

Slow down and leave more following distance

The BMV sample test gives reducing speed and increasing following distance as the key technique.

Source: Ohio BMV website, Sample Knowledge Test; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 7: Special Driving Situations, Winter Driving