Ohio Permit Practice Test 4
40 questions, the same length as the BMV test. You need 30 correct to pass. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 40 · Right of way
An oncoming car has its turn signal flashing as you wait to turn onto the road. What is the safest approach?
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Correct answer: A. Wait until you are sure of the car's intention and have enough distance
A signal does not guarantee a turn. The driver may pass you before turning or may have forgotten to cancel the signal, so only go when you are sure it is safe.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 18. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 40 · Alcohol & drugs
An OH driver tests over the limit and has one prior OVI conviction within the last 10 years. What is the license suspension?
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Correct answer: C. One year
Testing over the limit with one prior OVI or drug conviction carries a one-year suspension, longer than the 90 days given for a first offense.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 25. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 40 · Safe driving practices
In OH, how far before you change direction should you turn on your turn signal?
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Correct answer: D. At least 100 feet
Ohio drivers should signal at least 100 feet before changing direction, giving others time to react.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 5. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 40 · Safe driving practices
You notice a young child sitting alone in a parked car on a hot day. What should you do first?
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Correct answer: B. Call 911 right away and check for unlocked doors
Contact 911 immediately while you check the doors and try to find the parent. Waiting wastes time a child in a hot car may not have.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 8: Safe Driving Tips”, page 33. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 40 · Sharing the road
You are driving next to a large truck and cannot see the truck driver's face in its side-view mirror. What does this tell you?
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Correct answer: C. The truck driver cannot see your vehicle
If you cannot see the driver's face in the mirror, you are in a side No Zone and the driver cannot see you either.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 9: Sharing the Road”, page 37. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 40 · Parking
Which of these may be parked on an OH sidewalk, as long as it does not block the normal flow of pedestrians?
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Correct answer: A. A moped
Ohio allows bicycles, electric bicycles, mopeds, small scooters and micro-mobility devices on the sidewalk if pedestrians can still pass. Cars and trucks may not park there.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 5: Learning to Drive – Parking”, page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 40 · Safe driving practices
You are driving at night with your headlights on. In which situation should you avoid using your high beams?
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Correct answer: A. When an oncoming vehicle is approaching
High beams may be used whenever headlights are required, except when a vehicle is coming toward you. They would dazzle the other driver.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 5. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 40 · Safe driving practices
A driver in OH is caught going faster than the posted limit while passing through a highway construction work zone. What penalty can result?
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Correct answer: A. Fines that are doubled and possibly jail time
Speeding in a work zone can bring doubled fines and even jail time, so drivers should slow down and stay alert.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 40 · Licensing rules
A 17-year-old TIPIC holder wants to drive at 1 a.m. Who must be in the front passenger seat?
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Correct answer: C. A parent, guardian, or custodian with a valid license
Between midnight and 6 a.m., permit holders aged 16 to 17 must be accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, or custodian rather than just any adult.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 1: How to Get Your Driver License”, page 2. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 40 · Sharing the road
You are approaching an intersection and see a motorcycle ahead with its turn signal flashing. What is the safest assumption?
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Correct answer: A. The rider may have forgotten to cancel the signal
Motorcycle turn signals may not cancel themselves, so a flashing signal does not guarantee a turn. Wait for other clues before acting.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 9: Sharing the Road”, page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 40 · Road signs
A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows a curved arrow bending across the road. Which hazard does this sign warn about?
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Correct answer: B. The roadway curves ahead
A curved arrow on a yellow warning sign means the road curves ahead. Drivers should be prepared to adjust their speed and steering.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 11. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings
A power outage has left the traffic lights at an intersection dark. How should you treat this intersection?
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Correct answer: C. As a stop sign, yielding and using caution
Traffic lights that are not working are handled like a stop sign, so yield the right-of-way and enter carefully.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 4: Rules of the Road”, page 10. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 40 · Road signs
A yellow warning sign says the vehicle nearest the bridge has the right of way. An oncoming car is much closer to the bridge than you. What should you do?
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Correct answer: A. Let the closer vehicle cross first, then proceed
The sign gives priority to whichever vehicle is closest to the bridge. Since the other car is nearer, it goes first and you yield.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 11. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 40 · Safe driving practices
After a crash, an officer is investigating. How should you handle questions about what happened?
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Correct answer: C. Answer the officer fully and avoid discussing it with other people
Drivers should answer all questions from the investigating officer. They should not talk about the accident with others.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 41. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings
On a two-lane road, the center has a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. Your lane is beside the broken line. What may you do?
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Correct answer: C. Pass other vehicles when it is safe to do so
Drivers in the lane next to the broken line may pass. Only drivers in the lane next to the solid line are prohibited from passing.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 13. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 40 · Licensing rules
In OH, which vehicles may a driver legally operate if the driver holds a two-wheeled motorcycle endorsement?
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Correct answer: B. Two-wheeled and three-wheeled motorcycles, plus motor scooters
A two-wheeled motorcycle endorsement or license is the broadest type in Ohio. It covers two- and three-wheeled motorcycles and motor scooters.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 40 · Licensing rules
A 16-year-old with an Ohio license wants to talk on a phone while driving. Which rule applies to new drivers under 18?
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Correct answer: C. No phone or other device may be used while operating a vehicle
Drivers under 18 may not use any devices, phones included, while operating a vehicle, in both the first year and afterward.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 47. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 40 · Safe driving practices
In which of these situations should you avoid passing another vehicle?
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Correct answer: A. When your view ahead is blocked by a hill
Do not pass when a curve or hill blocks your view, because you can't see oncoming traffic. You also should not pass at intersections or before railroad crossings and bridges.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 20. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 40 · Licensing rules
A 17-year-old in OH has finished the Motorcycle Ohio course. Which statement about getting a motorcycle endorsement is correct?
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Correct answer: B. The teen must still meet Graduated Driver License requirements
Under-18 applicants must both complete the Motorcycle Ohio program and satisfy Graduated Driver License requirements before getting the endorsement.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 40 · Speed limits
You come up behind a bicyclist riding in the same direction on a two-lane road. What should you do with your speed?
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Correct answer: B. Reduce your speed as you near and go by the rider
Drivers are expected to reduce speed when coming up on and passing a bicyclist. Honking close to a rider and rushing past are both discouraged.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 35. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings
Lines painted white on the pavement are used to separate which kind of traffic?
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Correct answer: A. Vehicles moving in the same direction
White lines divide lanes of traffic traveling the same way. Yellow lines are the ones that separate opposing traffic.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 13. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 40 · Licensing rules
A 17-year-old has held an Ohio license for more than a year. During which hours may the driver not drive unless an exception applies?
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Correct answer: D. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
After 12 months of holding a license, the nighttime restriction for drivers under 18 is shortened to 1 a.m. through 5 a.m.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 47. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 40 · Parking
A parking space close to a store entrance is empty and marked with a wheelchair symbol. Who may legally park there in OH?
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Correct answer: B. Only a driver with a disability placard or disability plate
Spaces marked with the wheelchair symbol are reserved. Only vehicles displaying a disability placard or disability license plate may use them.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 5: Learning to Drive – Parking”, page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 40 · Safe driving practices
Which of these directly affects the distance a vehicle needs to come to a complete stop?
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Correct answer: B. The condition of the pavement
Stopping distance depends on reaction time, speed, brake condition, and pavement condition such as wet, icy, or gravel surfaces.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 15. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 40 · Licensing rules
A rider in Ohio has a motor scooter endorsement and nothing more. What may this rider operate?
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Correct answer: A. Only a motor scooter
A scooter endorsement or license limits the holder to operating motor scooters. Motorcycles require a motorcycle endorsement or license.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 40 · Alcohol & drugs
Which effect on vision can alcohol and drugs cause for a driver?
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Correct answer: C. Reduced ability to judge distance and the speed of other vehicles
Impairment can blur vision and weaken the ability to focus and to judge distance, speed, and the movement of other vehicles.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 3: Be Alert”, page 8. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 40 · Road signs
At an OH railroad crossing, you see train-activated flashing red lights, with or without a gate arm. What are these signals telling you to do?
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Correct answer: A. Reduce speed and get ready to stop if a train appears or can be heard
Flashing red lights at a crossing warn that a train may be coming. Drivers must slow down and be ready to stop when they see or hear one, whether or not there is a gate.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 40 · Safe driving practices
To set the left outside mirror and reduce blind spots, you rest your head against the driver's window. How should you then adjust the mirror?
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Correct answer: C. Until the vehicle's left edge is barely visible
With your head against the glass, the mirror is moved outward until the side of your own car is just barely visible. This widens your view and shrinks the blind spot.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 40 · Road signs
Warning signals are active at a railroad crossing because a train is approaching. How far from the crossing must you stay when you stop in OH?
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Correct answer: D. At least 15 feet back from the crossing
When a train is approaching, a driver must stop no closer than 15 feet from the crossing. Wait until the train is gone and the signals have stopped before crossing.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 40 · Right of way
A school bus on a two-lane road has stopped with its red lights flashing, but you notice it has no stop arm. What are you required to do?
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Correct answer: A. Stop anyway, since the flashing red lights require it
A missing stop arm does not change the rule. Drivers must still stop when the bus has red lights flashing while students get on or off.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 40 · Speed limits
In OH, dense fog limits how far ahead you can see on a road posted at 45 mph. What is the best speed choice?
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Correct answer: A. Drive slower than 45 so you can stop within the distance you can see
Posted limits assume no fog or other visibility problems. When visibility is reduced, a reasonable speed can be lower than the posted limit so you can stop in the clear distance ahead.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 4: Rules of the Road”, page 9. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 40 · Safe driving practices
What can you do to help the driver behind you keep a safe following distance?
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Correct answer: A. Keep a steady speed and signal early
Holding a steady speed and signaling in advance, with extra space ahead before slowing or turning, helps the driver behind you.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 8: Safe Driving Tips”, page 32. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 40 · Licensing rules
How many penalty points within two years will cause the BMV to suspend an OH driver's license under the point system?
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Correct answer: D. Twelve points
Twelve or more points within a two-year period results in a suspension. Six points only prompts a warning letter.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 26. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 40 · Safe driving practices
You hit a parked car and its owner is nowhere nearby. What must you do before leaving the scene?
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Correct answer: A. Leave a note with your contact and insurance details
When the damaged vehicle is unoccupied, you still may not just leave. You must leave a note with your contact and insurance information, or report the crash to police.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 41. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 40 · Licensing rules
You failed the OH knowledge test this morning. When are you allowed to try it again?
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Correct answer: B. After one day has passed
Applicants who fail must wait a day before retesting. The test can be taken only once per day, with no cap on total attempts.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 1: How to Get Your Driver License”, page 1. Handbook PDF
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Question 36 of 40 · Safe driving practices
You leave your dog in a parked car with the windows cracked open. How much can the interior temperature rise in just 10 minutes?
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Correct answer: C. About 20 degrees
Even with windows cracked, a vehicle's interior can climb about 20 degrees Fahrenheit in 10 minutes, so pets should never be left inside.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 8: Safe Driving Tips”, page 33. Handbook PDF
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Question 37 of 40 · Safe driving practices
In OH, what is the smallest tire tread depth that still counts as safe for driving on public roads?
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Correct answer: B. 1/16 inch
Ohio's equipment rules call for tires with at least 1/16 inch of tread on the road surface. Anything shallower is considered too worn.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 4. Handbook PDF
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Question 38 of 40 · Right of way
You are turning left at an intersection and a car is approaching in the opposite lane. What should you do?
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Correct answer: B. Yield to the oncoming traffic
A driver turning left must give way to vehicles coming from the opposing lane.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 4: Rules of the Road”, page 10. Handbook PDF
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Question 39 of 40 · Licensing rules
A qualified 35-year-old Ohio driver is renewing a license. Besides the standard 4-year license, which longer option can the driver choose?
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Correct answer: D. An 8-year license
Qualified drivers who are 21 or older but not yet 65 can buy an 8-year license; otherwise a 4-year license is issued.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 47. Handbook PDF
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Question 40 of 40 · Sharing the road
In some rural parts of OH you may come upon horseback riders and animal-drawn buggies. How are they treated under the rules of the road?
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Correct answer: C. They have the same rights and duties as motor vehicles
Animal-drawn vehicles and horseback riders have the same rights as motor vehicles and must follow the same traffic rules.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 9: Sharing the Road”, page 38. Handbook PDF
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