Ohio permit test
Test requirements, handbook sources, and practice for Ohio.
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| Fact | Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles | |
| Test name | knowledge test | |
| Questions | 40 | |
| Passing percentage | 75 | |
| Online testing | Online knowledge testing is available for the temporary-permit process; a vision screening is still required. | |
| Minimum permit age | 15 years and 6 months | |
| Driver’s education | A minor seeking a probationary license needs training through a licensed school: 24 hours of class or online lessons, plus 8 hours driving. | |
| Retest rules | Wait at least 24 hours after failure. In-person attempts have no stated limit; online attempts are limited to two in six months. | |
| Test languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, American Sign Language | |
| Handbook | Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicles | |
| Requirements for applicants under 18 | An unemancipated applicant under 18 must bring a responsible person to purchase the TIPIC. That person accepts the liability required by Ohio Revised Code 4507.07 and shows a driver license or ID to countersign. The applicant must pass the knowledge exam and vision screening and supply the required identity, Social Security, residency and lawful-presence evidence. |
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