Ohio BMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions
Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Ohio driving rules, including downhill grade speed control, hydroplaning causes, hydroplaning response and rear wheel skid recovery. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Downhill Grade Speed Control
- Hydroplaning Causes
- Hydroplaning Response
- Rear Wheel Skid Recovery
- ABS Emergency Braking
- Backing Out Safely
- Parallel Parking Curb Distance
- Parking Prohibition
- Railroad Crossing Warning Lights or Gates
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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The safest way to drive through a curve is to:
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A. Slow down before the curve and steer steadily through it
Reducing speed before entering the curve and steering smoothly helps you keep control of the vehicle.
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On a long downhill grade, you can help control your speed by:
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C. Shifting to a lower gear and using engine braking
Using a lower gear lets the engine help hold your speed so your brakes do not overheat.
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Hydroplaning occurs when:
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B. Your tires ride on a thin film of water and lose contact with the road
In heavy rain or standing water, your tires can lose contact with the pavement and slide on top of the water.
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Vehicles with antilock brakes (ABS) allow you to stop in an emergency by:
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A. Applying firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal and steering normally
ABS prevents wheel lockup when you press the brake pedal firmly and steadily, letting you steer while braking.
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When parallel parking on a roadway, you should park:
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A. Within 12 inches of the curb, facing the same direction as traffic
Ohio requires vehicles to be parked parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the curb, facing the direction of traffic.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. The safest way to drive through a curve is to:
Correct answer: Slow down before the curve and steer steadily through it
Why: Reducing speed before entering the curve and steering smoothly helps you keep control of the vehicle.
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Q2. On a long downhill grade, you can help control your speed by:
Correct answer: Shifting to a lower gear and using engine braking
Why: Using a lower gear lets the engine help hold your speed so your brakes do not overheat.
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Q3. Hydroplaning occurs when:
Correct answer: Your tires ride on a thin film of water and lose contact with the road
Why: In heavy rain or standing water, your tires can lose contact with the pavement and slide on top of the water.
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Q4. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until your tires regain traction
Why: Smoothly reducing speed and steering straight helps your tires reconnect with the road surface.
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Q5. On icy or snow-covered roads, you should make turns:
Correct answer: Slowly and gently
Why: Slower speeds and smooth steering reduce the risk of sliding on slick surfaces.
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Q6. If your rear wheels start to skid on a slippery surface, you should:
Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go and ease off the gas
Why: Steering in the direction of the skid while easing off the accelerator helps you regain control.
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Q7. Vehicles with antilock brakes (ABS) allow you to stop in an emergency by:
Correct answer: Applying firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal and steering normally
Why: ABS prevents wheel lockup when you press the brake pedal firmly and steadily, letting you steer while braking.
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Q8. Before backing out of a driveway or parking space, you should:
Correct answer: Turn your head and look behind you while backing slowly
Why: Physically turning and looking behind you provides the best view of pedestrians and traffic.
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Q9. When parallel parking on a roadway, you should park:
Correct answer: Within 12 inches of the curb, facing the same direction as traffic
Why: Ohio requires vehicles to be parked parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the curb, facing the direction of traffic.
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Q10. Parking is not allowed:
Correct answer: On a crosswalk or within an intersection
Why: Stopping or parking on crosswalks or in intersections blocks traffic and is illegal.
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Q11. When approaching a railroad crossing with warning lights flashing or gates lowered, you must:
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop and gates are fully raised
Why: It is illegal and dangerous to drive around lowered gates. Wait until signals stop and gates go up.
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Q12. A train is approaching an Ohio railroad crossing. Where must you stop?
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing
Why: Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing, and wait until the train has passed and the warning signals have stopped.