1.
It is required that the customer and examiner wear safety belts, utilizing all components, during the road and maneuverability tests: the exceptions to this regulation are all _____________ model year and older vehicles not equipped with safety belts, motorcycles, and mopeds.
Correct Answer
B. 1962
Explanation
The correct answer is 1962. This is because the question asks for the exceptions to the regulation of wearing safety belts during road and maneuverability tests. According to the given information, vehicles that are model year 1962 and older and not equipped with safety belts are exempt from this regulation. Therefore, 1962 is the correct answer as it falls within the specified exception.
2.
If you continue to drive on your old license after it has expired, you will be risking a traffic citation; if you fail to renew within ___________ days, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles will mail an expiration notice to your last known address.
Correct Answer
C. 45
Explanation
If you continue to drive on your old license after it has expired, you will be risking a traffic citation; if you fail to renew within 45 days, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles will mail an expiration notice to your last known address.
3.
State law requires that every motorcycle manufactured after January 1, ________________ and operated on public roadways must be equipped with turn signals.
Correct Answer
B. 1970
Explanation
State law requires that every motorcycle manufactured after January 1, 1970 and operated on public roadways must be equipped with turn signals. This means that any motorcycle manufactured before 1970 is not required to have turn signals.
4.
Ohio's mandatory safety belt usage law requires drivers and front-sear occupants of most passenger vehicles to wear safety belts whenever they drive or ride in a motor vehicle on Ohio's roadways; the law exempts persons in vehicles manufactured before _____________ from compliance.
Correct Answer
A. 1966
Explanation
Ohio's mandatory safety belt usage law requires drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles to wear safety belts whenever they drive or ride in a motor vehicle on Ohio's roadways. However, the law exempts persons in vehicles manufactured before 1966 from compliance. This means that if a vehicle was manufactured before 1966, the occupants are not required to wear safety belts according to Ohio law.
5.
It is unlawful to drive at a speed exceeding _____________ mph on state routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts unless a lower speed is established visibly on a sign.
Correct Answer
A. 50
Explanation
The correct answer is 50 mph. This means that it is against the law to drive at a speed higher than 50 mph on state routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts, unless a lower speed limit is indicated by a visible sign.
6.
It is unlawful to drive at a speed exceeding _____________ mph for vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds and non-commercial buses.
Correct Answer
B. 55
Explanation
The correct answer is 55 because it states that it is unlawful to drive at a speed exceeding a certain mph for vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds and non-commercial buses. Since there is no specific mph mentioned in the question, the only option that fits the criteria is 55 mph.
7.
If you are arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol or any drug of abuse, or a combination of both, or for physical control of a vehicle while under the influence, you will be requested to take a chemical test to determine the alcohol and/or drug content of your blood; if you refuse to take a test, a sworn statement to that effect will be sent to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, and the Registrar is then required to suspend your license for a period of __________ years for refusing to take the test, even if you are ultimately acquitted of the OVI charge.
Correct Answer
C. One to five
Explanation
If a person is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and refuses to take a chemical test to determine their blood alcohol or drug content, a sworn statement will be sent to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. The Registrar is then required to suspend the person's license for a period of one to five years, regardless of whether they are ultimately acquitted of the charge. This means that even if the person is found not guilty of the offense, their license will still be suspended for a minimum of one year up to a maximum of five years.
8.
If your driver license is lost, stolen or destroyed, a duplicate license can be obtained at your local deputy registrar agency; if the deputy registrar is able to verify your identity with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles database, your new license will be issued to you over the counter, but if not, you will be given a copy of the application which is valid for driving purposes for __________ days.
Correct Answer
C. 90
Explanation
If the deputy registrar is unable to verify your identity with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles database, you will be given a copy of the application which is valid for driving purposes for 90 days. During this period, you can use the copy of the application as a temporary driving permit until your new license is issued.
9.
Every motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, __________, shall be equipped with a windshield washer.
Correct Answer
D. 1968
Explanation
According to the given statement, every motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968, should have a windshield washer. This means that starting from that specific date, it became a requirement for all vehicles to be equipped with this feature.
10.
All vehicles manufactured since January 1, __________, must be equipped with at least two safety belts for the front seats.
Correct Answer
D. 1966
Explanation
The correct answer is 1966 because it states that all vehicles manufactured since January 1, 1966, must be equipped with at least two safety belts for the front seats. This means that any vehicle manufactured after this date must have this safety feature in place.
11.
Every motor vehicle, other than a commercial tractor, to which a trailer or semi-trailer is attached, shall carry at the rear, either as a part of the taillights or separately, two __________ reflectors.
Correct Answer
A. Red
Explanation
Every motor vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer attached is required to have two red reflectors at the rear. These reflectors serve as a safety feature, allowing other drivers to easily see the vehicle in low light or poor visibility conditions. The red color is specifically chosen because it is easily distinguishable and indicates caution to other drivers on the road.
12.
It is unlawful to drive at a speed exceeding __________ mph at all times on freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations unless a lower speed is established on a sign.
Correct Answer
D. 65
Explanation
The correct answer is 65 mph. This means that it is illegal to drive at a speed higher than 65 mph on freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations, unless a lower speed limit is indicated by a sign.
13.
Once you have become an Ohio resident, you are obligated to obtain an Ohio license as soon as possible; historically, Ohio courts and police agencies have considered __________ days the maximum time limit.
Correct Answer
B. 30
Explanation
Historically, Ohio courts and police agencies have considered 30 days as the maximum time limit for obtaining an Ohio license once someone becomes a resident. This means that once you establish residency in Ohio, it is expected that you will obtain an Ohio license within 30 days.