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.
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Det officiella provet har 40 frågor. Godkänt: 30 of 40 (75%). Ansvarig: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Lägsta ålder: 15½. Öva gratis här med 205 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 10 oktober 2026.
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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: A. 15 years and 6 months
The vision screening and knowledge test are available at 15½.
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Svar: C. 60 days
Buy the TIPIC within 60 days, or you must retake the vision screening and knowledge test.
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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: B. You may not use a mobile device
TIPIC holders may not use mobile devices while driving.
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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: A. At least six months
Teens under 18 must hold the TIPIC for at least six months.
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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: D. 90 days
A first over-the-limit test result brings a 90-day administrative suspension.
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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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.
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Det riktiga provet: 30 of 40 (75%)
Bra att veta före provet
- 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.
Vanliga frågor
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.