Ohio: Defensive Driving Questions
4 real, verified Ohio driving-test questions on defensive driving, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Defensive Driving practice round.
1. In Ohio, when must your headlights be on, besides between sunset and sunrise?
Why: Ohio requires headlights any time windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation, and during rain, snow, fog, or other conditions that reduce visibility -- regardless of the time of day.
2. In Ohio, what is the recommended minimum following distance behind a motorcyclist?
Why: Ohio recommends at least a 4-second following distance behind a motorcyclist -- more in wet conditions -- longer than the standard following-distance guidance for a typical passenger vehicle.
3. In Ohio, at what height does a child age 4-7 no longer need a booster seat?
Why: In Ohio, a child at least age 4 but under 8 must be in a booster seat unless they're 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller.
4. In Ohio, is it legal for a truck to knowingly carry a 14-year-old in its open cargo area while traveling 35 mph?
Why: Ohio bans knowingly carrying a passenger under 16 in a truck's unenclosed cargo area at speeds over 25 mph, with narrow exceptions such as a secured seat with a safety belt or an emergency.
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