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Ohio BMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the Ohio BMV knowledge test you need for a temporary instruction permit (TIPIC). The real test has 40 questions and you need 75% to pass. These questions cover Ohio's own laws, plus shared US road rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Ohio Driver Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many questions are on the Ohio knowledge test, and what score do you need to pass?
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    Answer: D. 40 questions; 75% to pass

    The Ohio knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 75% (30 correct) to pass.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    You fail the Ohio knowledge test. When can you try again?
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    Answer: C. After waiting one day; you get one attempt per day

    You must wait one day to retest. There is no limit on attempts, but only one attempt per day.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    At what age can you take the Ohio vision screening and knowledge test for a temporary instruction permit?
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    Answer: A. 15 years and 6 months

    The vision screening and knowledge test are available at 15½.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    After passing the Ohio knowledge test, how long do you have to buy your temporary instruction permit (TIPIC)?
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    Answer: C. 60 days

    Buy the TIPIC within 60 days, or you must retake the vision screening and knowledge test.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    An Ohio permit holder is under 16. Who may sit in the front passenger seat as the supervisor?
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    Answer: C. A parent, guardian, custodian, licensed driving instructor, or a person 21 or older acting in place of a parent

    Under 16, the front-seat supervisor must be a parent, guardian, custodian, licensed instructor, or a person 21 or older acting in place of a parent.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    An Ohio permit holder aged 16 or 17 wants to drive at 1 a.m. Who must ride along?
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    Answer: A. A licensed parent, guardian or custodian

    From midnight to 6 a.m., a 16- or 17-year-old permit holder must have a licensed parent, guardian or custodian with them.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What is the rule for mobile devices while driving with an Ohio temporary instruction permit?
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    Answer: B. You may not use a mobile device

    TIPIC holders may not use mobile devices while driving.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How many people may ride in a vehicle driven by an Ohio permit holder?
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    Answer: A. No more than the number of seat belts, and everyone must wear one

    Occupants cannot exceed the number of safety belts, and everyone must wear one.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What driver training must an Ohio applicant under 18 complete at a licensed driving school?
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    Answer: D. 24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of driving

    Applicants under 18 need 24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of driving with a licensed driver training school.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    How many hours must an Ohio teen drive with a parent or guardian before the road test?
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    Answer: C. 50 hours, including at least 10 at night

    Teens under 18 need 50 hours of driving with a parent or guardian, at least 10 of them at night.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How long must an Ohio teen hold a temporary instruction permit before getting a license?
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    Answer: A. At least six months

    Teens under 18 must hold the TIPIC for at least six months.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    In Ohio, what blood alcohol level is illegal for a driver under 21?
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    Answer: A. 0.02% or higher

    Drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.02% or more. The limit is 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.08% for everyone else.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How long is the administrative license suspension for a first refusal of a chemical test in Ohio?
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    Answer: B. One year

    A first refusal brings a one-year suspension that starts right away, even if you are later found not guilty of OVI.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    An adult Ohio driver tests over the legal limit for the first time. How long is the administrative license suspension?
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    Answer: D. 90 days

    A first over-the-limit test result brings a 90-day administrative suspension.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    In Ohio, which children must ride in a booster seat?
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    Answer: D. Children 4 to under 8, unless they are 4 feet 9 inches or taller

    Children under 4 and under 40 pounds use a child safety seat. From 4 to under 8, a booster is required unless the child is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is Ohio's rule for drivers 18 and older on holding a phone while driving?
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    Answer: A. It is illegal in most cases to hold or support a phone; hands-free use is allowed

    Adult drivers may not hold or physically support a phone in most cases. Hands-free use activated by a single touch or swipe is allowed.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How many points does an Ohio driver 18 or older get for a first hand-held phone violation in two years?
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    Answer: B. 2 points

    A first offense in two years brings 2 points and a fine. A distracted driving course can help avoid both.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    An Ohio driver under 18 is caught using a phone hands-free while driving. What is the penalty for a first violation?
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    Answer: C. A 60-day suspension and a fine

    Drivers under 18 may not use any electronic device, even hands-free. A first violation brings a 60-day suspension and a fine.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    On an Ohio road with fewer than four lanes, a school bus stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?
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    Answer: B. Stop at least 10 feet from the bus, whichever direction you are going

    On roads with fewer than four lanes, traffic from both directions must stop at least 10 feet from the bus.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    On an Ohio road with four or more lanes, a school bus stops with red lights flashing. Who must stop?
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    Answer: A. Only traffic going the same direction as the bus

    On roads with four or more lanes, only traffic moving in the same direction as the bus must stop behind it.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    How many points within two years lead to a license suspension in Ohio?
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    Answer: A. 12 or more

    Twelve points in two years brings a suspension. At six points, the BMV sends a warning letter.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    An Ohio driver under 18 is convicted of a second moving violation. What happens?
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    Answer: D. A three-month suspension

    Under 18, two moving violations bring a three-month suspension and three bring a one-year suspension.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Besides from sunset to sunrise, when must Ohio drivers turn on headlights?
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    Answer: B. Whenever windshield wipers are in use because of rain or snow

    Ohio requires headlights from sunset to sunrise, in poor visibility and whenever wipers are in use for precipitation.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    When may you turn left on a red light in Ohio?
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    Answer: A. From the far-left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign prohibits it

    Left turns on red are allowed only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless posted otherwise.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    During the first 12 months of an Ohio probationary license, when may a driver under 18 NOT drive unless a parent or guardian is with them?
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    Answer: D. Midnight to 6 a.m.

    In the first year, the night limit is midnight to 6 a.m. In the second year it is 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

What to know before the test

  • The knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 75% to pass.
  • You can take the test online, at a BMV Driver Examination Station or at select deputy registrar agencies, in eight languages.
  • If you fail, wait one day to retest. There is no limit on attempts, but only one try per day.
  • After passing, buy your TIPIC within 60 days or you must retake the vision screening and knowledge test.
  • Teens must hold the TIPIC six months, take driver training (24 hours of class and 8 hours of driving) and log 50 hours with a parent, 10 at night.
  • Drivers under 18 may not use any electronic device while driving, even hands-free. A first violation brings a 60-day suspension.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Ohio permit test?

40 multiple-choice questions. You need 75%, which is 30 correct answers, to pass.

Can I take the Ohio permit test online?

Yes. The BMV offers the knowledge test through BMV Online Services, as well as in person at driver exam stations and select deputy registrar agencies.

What languages is the Ohio knowledge test in?

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian, Somali and Spanish.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Ohio?

15 years and 6 months. You must pass the vision screening and knowledge test, then buy your TIPIC within 60 days.

What happens if I fail the Ohio permit test?

You can retest after one day. There is no limit on the number of attempts, but you get only one attempt per day.

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