Ohio Permit Practice Test: Getting Your License (2026)

Question 1 of 20

At what age can you take the vision screening and knowledge test in Ohio?

1. 15 years and six months
2. 15 years
3. 16 years

Question 2 of 20

How many questions does the Ohio knowledge test have, and what score do you need?

1. 25 questions; 80% to pass
2. 40 questions; 75% to pass
3. 50 questions; 70% to pass

Question 3 of 20

You fail the knowledge test at a Driver Exam Station. When can you retake it?

1. After 30 days
2. Only twice a year
3. After waiting one day; there is no limit on attempts

Question 4 of 20

How many times may you take the knowledge test online through BMV Online Services?

1. Two attempts in a six-month period
2. Unlimited, once a day
3. Only once

Question 5 of 20

After passing the vision and knowledge tests, how long do you have to buy your Temporary Instruction Permit (TIPIC)?

1. 10 days
2. 60 days
3. One year

Question 6 of 20

What is required for a TIPIC applicant under 18?

1. A letter from the school
2. Nothing extra
3. A parent or guardian must be present to co-sign

Question 7 of 20

A 16-year-old with a TIPIC wants to practice at 1 a.m. Who must be in the front seat?

1. A parent, guardian or custodian with a valid license
2. Any licensed driver 21 or older
3. Any licensed friend

Question 8 of 20

While driving with a TIPIC, may you use a phone hands-free?

1. Yes, hands-free only
2. No, any mobile electronic device is prohibited
3. Yes, if the supervisor allows it

Question 9 of 20

With a TIPIC, how many people may ride in the car?

1. Up to five, always
2. Only the supervising driver
3. No more than the number of safety belts installed

Question 10 of 20

What driver education must a driver under 21 complete in Ohio?

1. 24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of driving with a school
2. 8 hours of classroom only
3. None if a parent teaches them

Question 11 of 20

How many practice hours must a driver under 21 log, and how many at night?

1. 30 hours, 5 at night
2. 50 hours, at least 10 at night
3. 100 hours, 20 at night

Question 12 of 20

How long must a driver under 18 hold the TIPIC before getting a license?

1. At least 14 days
2. At least one year
3. At least six months

Question 13 of 20

During the first 12 months with a license, when may a driver under 18 not drive (without an exception)?

1. From midnight to 6 a.m.
2. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
3. From 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Question 14 of 20

After the first 12 months with a license, what hours are restricted for a driver under 18?

1. Midnight to 6 a.m.
2. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
3. No restrictions

Question 15 of 20

During the first year of a license, how many non-family passengers may a driver under 18 carry without a parent?

1. Up to three
2. None
3. No more than one

Question 16 of 20

An applicant under 21 fails the driving test. How long must they wait to retest?

1. Two days
2. One week
3. 30 days

Question 17 of 20

An applicant 21 or older fails the driving test. What must they usually do before trying again?

1. Wait six months
2. Take the Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Course
3. Retake the knowledge test

Question 18 of 20

What is the maneuverability test in Ohio?

1. Parallel parking between two cars
2. Driving on the highway
3. Driving forward and backing through a 9-by-20-foot course marked by cones

Question 19 of 20

What happens if you knock down a marker during the maneuverability test?

1. It is an immediate failure
2. You lose 5 points
3. You may try again right away

Question 20 of 20

When does the license of a driver under 21 expire in Ohio?

1. On the 18th birthday
2. On the 21st birthday
3. Four years after it is issued