Ohio Permit Practice Test 5
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
Which of these vehicles is required to stop at every railroad crossing, regardless of whether a train is visible, and then listen and look in both directions?
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Correct answer: A. A school bus
School buses, vehicles carrying passengers for hire, and vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop at crossings, then listen, look both ways, and proceed with care.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 40 · Safe driving practices
While you wait for an officer to come to your window during a traffic stop in OH, where should your hands be?
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Correct answer: D. On the steering wheel where the officer can see them
Keep your hands on the steering wheel in plain view of the officer. Hand your documents over only when the officer asks for them.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 28. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 40 · Road signs
Road workers are standing close to your lane as you drive through a work zone. How should you act toward them?
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Correct answer: A. Give them room, yield, and keep a cushion of space
In a work zone, drivers must yield to workers and equipment on the roadway and leave a space cushion around them. Slowing down and being ready to stop suddenly protects the workers.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 40 · Licensing rules
A bus is designed to carry 16 people including the driver, and its gross vehicle weight rating is under 26,001 pounds. Which commercial license class covers it?
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Correct answer: C. Class C
Class C covers vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people, the driver included, when they do not meet the Class A or B weight definitions.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 48. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 40 · Sharing the road
What is the minimum following distance when you are behind a motorcycle, and what should you do in wet conditions?
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Correct answer: A. 4 seconds, and more when wet
Allow at least four seconds behind a motorcyclist, and add more time on wet roads so you have room to avoid a crash.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 9: Sharing the Road”, page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 40 · Safe driving practices
While swapping information with the other driver after a crash, which topic should you avoid discussing with them?
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Correct answer: A. Who was at fault and what insurance will cover
Drivers should trade identification, vehicle, and insurance details, but should not discuss fault or what insurance will cover.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 41. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 40 · Licensing rules
An applicant under 18 in OH wants a driver license. How long must the applicant have held the TIPIC first?
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Correct answer: B. At least six months
Drivers under 18 must hold their TIPIC for a minimum of six months before getting a driver license.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 1: How to Get Your Driver License”, page 3. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 40 · Safe driving practices
Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel to keep good control and stay clear of the air bag if it inflates?
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Correct answer: B. At the 4 and 8 o'clock positions
Ohio teaches placing both hands on the outside of the wheel at 4 and 8 o'clock. This keeps control and keeps your arms out of the air bag's path.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 16. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 40 · Road signs
In OH, orange signs warn you that you are entering a construction zone. What can happen if you drive faster than the posted limit there?
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Correct answer: B. Fines can be doubled and jail time is possible
Speeding through an Ohio work zone carries harsher consequences than normal, including fines that can be doubled and possible jail time.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 40 · Safe driving practices
After a crash you find another person hurt. Until emergency responders arrive, which action is correct?
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Correct answer: C. Call 911, avoid moving the person, and keep them warm
Injured people should not be moved, since this can worsen injuries. Call 911 right away and keep the person warm.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 41. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 40 · Safe driving practices
How should you set the inside rear-view mirror, which is the primary mirror for seeing what is behind you?
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Correct answer: A. So it frames the rear window and shows traffic behind
The inside mirror should be set so that it frames the rear window and shows the traffic flowing behind you.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 40 · Licensing rules
An OH applicant passes the knowledge test but waits more than 60 days to buy a TIPIC. What must the applicant do?
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Correct answer: C. Start over with vision screening and knowledge testing
When the 60-day window passes without a TIPIC purchase, the applicant has to repeat both the vision screening and the knowledge test.
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 13 of 40 · Road signs
You are approaching an Ohio road construction area and see a worker holding a hand sign or flag to direct vehicles. What must you do?
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Correct answer: D. Follow the worker's directions as you pass through
In a work zone, a person with a sign or flag may control traffic, and drivers are required to obey that person's instructions.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 40 · Licensing rules
An OH driver must file an SR-22 to regain driving privileges. What does this form actually show?
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Correct answer: A. That the insurance policy meets state minimum liability coverage
An SR-22 is a form filed with the state, not a kind of insurance. It serves as proof that the driver's policy meets minimum required liability coverage.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 26. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 40 · Safe driving practices
You are behind a slow car on a multi-lane road in OH, and the shoulder beside you is wide and paved. What should you do about passing?
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Correct answer: D. Never use the shoulder to pass, paved or not
Passing on the shoulder is not allowed, whether or not the shoulder is paved. Passing must be done in a travel lane.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 40 · Safe driving practices
You have a green light, but traffic is backed up in the road beyond the intersection and you could not clear it. What should you do?
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Correct answer: C. Stop before the intersection and wait until there is room on the far side
Even on a green light, you must not enter if you would end up stopped in the intersection. Wait before it so you do not block cross traffic.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 18. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 40 · Speed limits
In OH, which of these places is listed as having its own speed limit based on the type or location of the road?
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Correct answer: C. Alleys within a municipal corporation
Ohio sets speed limits by road type and location. The handbook's list of categories includes alleys inside a municipal corporation, along with streets, school zones, state routes, and freeways.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 9. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 40 · Licensing rules
Which requirement applies to every OH TIPIC holder, no matter how old the holder is?
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Correct answer: A. Carrying the permit whenever driving
All permit holders must have the TIPIC with them at all times when driving. Phones and other mobile electronic devices are banned for all of them while driving.
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 19 of 40 · Licensing rules
An OH applicant under 18 arrives for the driving test with a TIPIC. What else must this applicant present?
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Correct answer: B. A driver education certificate and notarized Fifty-Hour Affidavit
Applicants under 18 must bring a driver education certificate and a notarized affidavit of supervised driving hours, in addition to their TIPIC.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 42. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings
In which situation should you use your turn signal before you begin to slow down?
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Correct answer: A. Turning off a road that has no separate exit or turn lane
Brake lights alone are not enough when you turn off a road lacking a separate turning or exiting lane, so signal before reducing speed.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 8: Safe Driving Tips”, page 32. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 40 · Safe driving practices
Your right wheels drop off the edge of the pavement onto a lower surface. What is the recommended response?
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Correct answer: A. Let off the gas, slow gradually, and return when safe
After leaving the pavement, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually, then move back onto the road only when it is safe.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 10: Emergency Situations”, page 39. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 40 · Alcohol & drugs
A driver has taken a legal over-the-counter medication that may cause drowsiness and wonders whether it matters for driving. What does Ohio's driver manual say about this?
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Correct answer: B. Even legal medicines can impair your driving ability
Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect a person's ability to drive, so impairment is not limited to alcohol or illegal drugs.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 40 · Safe driving practices
In good conditions, how much following distance should you leave between your vehicle and the one ahead?
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Correct answer: D. 3 to 4 seconds
The handbook advises a following distance of three to four seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 15. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings
A multi-lane, two-way road has a center lane marked with arrows and special signs for vehicles turning left from either direction. What may you NOT do in that lane?
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Correct answer: A. Use it for passing or as a regular travel lane
A center two-way left turn lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles only. It is not for passing, merging into traffic, or driving along the road.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 40 · Sharing the road
Why should you give a motorcyclist the entire width of a lane rather than sharing it?
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Correct answer: D. Riders need space to react to other traffic and hazards
A motorcyclist needs the full lane width so there is room to react to other traffic and to avoid road hazards.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 9: Sharing the Road”, page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 40 · Licensing rules
Which speed ability is part of Ohio's definition of a motor scooter on a level surface?
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Correct answer: D. Able to go faster than 20 mph
A motor scooter's motor must be able to push it faster than 20 mph on level ground. It also produces no more than five brake horsepower.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 40 · Right of way
Your traffic light turns green, but a bicyclist who started across on the previous signal is still riding through the intersection. What should you do?
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Correct answer: B. Wait until the bicyclist has cleared the intersection
Drivers must yield to bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles still in the intersection, even when their own signal has turned green.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 10. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings
The posted limit is 50 mph and a vehicle ahead is moving at 20 mph. The oncoming lane is clear for plenty of distance. May you cross the solid yellow line to pass?
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Correct answer: B. Yes, if you stay at or under the limit while passing
Crossing a solid yellow line to pass is allowed when the slow vehicle goes less than half the limit, you stay within the limit, and the oncoming lane has enough clear room.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 9: Sharing the Road”, page 38. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 40 · Parking
A private driveway looks unused, and you want to leave your car across the front of it for a short time. What does OH law say?
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Correct answer: C. It is not allowed in front of any public or private driveway
Stopping, parking or standing in front of a driveway is prohibited, whether it is public or private. Staying in the car or using flashers does not change that.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 5: Learning to Drive – Parking”, page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 40 · Licensing rules
A person moves to Ohio and starts a job. Within how many days of establishing residency must the person hold an Ohio driver license?
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Correct answer: A. 30 days
Ohio requires new residents to have an Ohio-issued driver license within 30 days of establishing residency, which can happen by taking a job.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 50. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 40 · Safe driving practices
You do the penny test on a tire by placing Lincoln's head down into the deepest groove. What does it mean if his whole head is visible?
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Correct answer: B. The tire has worn too thin and needs replacing
If the whole head shows, the groove is too shallow. The tread is below the safe minimum and the tire should be replaced before driving.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 5. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 40 · Licensing rules
In OH, a driver under age 18 fails the driving test. How long must the applicant wait before retesting?
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Correct answer: A. Two days
Applicants under 18 who fail must wait two days before they can try the test again.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 43. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 40 · Safe driving practices
The engine suddenly shuts off while you are driving and the steering wheel feels heavy. What should you know?
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Correct answer: B. The wheel is harder to turn, but you can still steer
After a power failure the steering may be stiff, but it can still be turned, so keep a strong grip and brake steadily while pulling off the road.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 10: Emergency Situations”, page 40. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 40 · Sharing the road
At night on a rural road, you see a slow vehicle ahead showing a red flashing light. What kind of vehicle is it most likely to be?
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Correct answer: C. A piece of farm machinery
Farm machinery must display the slow-moving emblem and also use a red flashing light when operated at night.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 9: Sharing the Road”, page 38. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 40 · Road signs
You see a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign that says there is limited clearance ahead. What should you expect?
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Correct answer: C. The space ahead is restricted, so some vehicles may not fit
A limited clearance warning tells drivers that the space ahead is restricted. Taller or wider vehicles may not be able to pass through safely.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 11. Handbook PDF
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Question 36 of 40 · Right of way
A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a road with four or more lanes. You are driving in the opposite direction from the bus. What must you do?
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Correct answer: C. Continue driving, since only traffic behind the bus must stop
On a road with four or more lanes, only vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop. Oncoming traffic on the other side does not have to.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 37 of 40 · Speed limits
A fully loaded truck with good brakes is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement. How does its stopping distance compare with that of a passenger car at the same speed?
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Correct answer: B. More than one and a half times the car's distance
Large trucks are heavy and need much more room to stop. At 55 mph under ideal conditions, a loaded truck needs more than 1½ times a passenger vehicle's stopping distance.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 37. Handbook PDF
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Question 38 of 40 · Safe driving practices
While driving, about how far ahead of your car, measured in time, should you ideally scan the road to spot hazards and plan your moves?
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Correct answer: D. 20 to 30 seconds
Looking well down your path of travel gives you time to adjust speed or position. The manual says to look about 20 to 30 seconds ahead.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “Section 8: Safe Driving Tips”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 39 of 40 · Parking
You are parallel parking on a two-way street in OH. How far from the right curb may your vehicle be at most?
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Correct answer: D. 12 inches
A vehicle must be parked parallel to the curb, facing the direction of traffic, and no more than 12 inches from the right curb.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 40 of 40 · Alcohol & drugs
In OH, how do alcohol and drugs affect a driver's reaction time when dealing with the demands of driving?
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Correct answer: C. They slow how quickly you take in information and respond
Alcohol and drugs slow the brain's processing of information, so a driver responds to hazards later. Feeling alert does not cancel this impairing effect.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/24), “BMV ONLINE SERVICES”, page 8. Handbook PDF
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