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.
Kort antwoord
Het officiële examen heeft 40 vragen. Geslaagd: 30 of 40 (75%). Afgenomen door: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Minimumleeftijd: 15½. Oefen hier gratis met 205 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 25
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Antwoord: D. 40 questions; 75% to pass
The Ohio knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 75% (30 correct) to pass.
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Vraag 2 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 3 van 25
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Antwoord: A. 15 years and 6 months
The vision screening and knowledge test are available at 15½.
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Vraag 4 van 25
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Antwoord: C. 60 days
Buy the TIPIC within 60 days, or you must retake the vision screening and knowledge test.
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Vraag 5 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 6 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 7 van 25
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Antwoord: B. You may not use a mobile device
TIPIC holders may not use mobile devices while driving.
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Vraag 8 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 9 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 10 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 11 van 25
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Antwoord: A. At least six months
Teens under 18 must hold the TIPIC for at least six months.
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Vraag 12 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 13 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 14 van 25
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Antwoord: D. 90 days
A first over-the-limit test result brings a 90-day administrative suspension.
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Vraag 15 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 16 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 17 van 25
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Antwoord: B. 2 points
A first offense in two years brings 2 points and a fine. A distracted driving course can help avoid both.
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Vraag 18 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 19 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 20 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 21 van 25
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Antwoord: A. 12 or more
Twelve points in two years brings a suspension. At six points, the BMV sends a warning letter.
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Vraag 22 van 25
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Antwoord: D. A three-month suspension
Under 18, two moving violations bring a three-month suspension and three bring a one-year suspension.
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Vraag 23 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 24 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 25 van 25
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Antwoord: 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.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Het echte examen: 30 of 40 (75%)
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- 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.
Veelgestelde vragen
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.