Ohio: Driving record & suspensions Practice Test
Points, suspensions and penalties for traffic convictions.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Ohio Driver Manual" (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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Who assesses the number of penalty points given for traffic violations in Ohio?
- The arresting officer
- The insurance company
- The court system
- The Registrar of the BMV at the license office
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Correct answer: The court system
The manual says the penalty points for traffic violations are assessed by the court system.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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What does the BMV do when a driver accumulates six points within a two-year period?
- Sends the driver a six-point warning letter
- Imposes a 12-point suspension
- Cancels the driver's vehicle registration
- Requires the driver to file an SR-22 bond
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Correct answer: Sends the driver a six-point warning letter
At six points in two years the BMV sends a six-point warning letter.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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What does the BMV do when a driver accumulates 12 or more points within a two-year period?
- Sends a six-point warning letter
- Adds two points and issues a written warning
- Requires only a payment of reinstatement fees
- Imposes a 12-point suspension of the Driver License
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Correct answer: Imposes a 12-point suspension of the Driver License
At 12 or more points in two years the BMV imposes a 12-point suspension.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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Which of these is a requirement to reinstate driving privileges after a 12-point suspension?
- Completing a commercial driving course
- Completing a remedial driving course
- Selling the vehicle to a licensed dealer
- Completing 100 hours of community service
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Correct answer: Completing a remedial driving course
Reinstatement requires, among other things, a remedial driving course, an SR-22 bond and reinstatement fees.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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What is an SR-22?
- A certificate of financial responsibility
- A type of high-risk insurance policy
- A six-point warning letter
- A remedial driving course certificate
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Correct answer: A certificate of financial responsibility
An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility, a form filed with the state, not an actual type of insurance.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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How many penalty points are assessed for moving violations, some speed offenses and restriction violations?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The manual lists 2 points for moving violations, some speed offenses and restriction violations.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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How many penalty points are assessed for willful or wanton disregard for the safety of person or property?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
Willful or wanton disregard for safety of person or property carries 4 points.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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How many penalty points are assessed for failing to stop and disclose your identity after a crash?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
Failure to stop and disclose identity after a crash is listed among the 6-point violations.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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An Ohio driver under age 18 with a probationary license is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, two moving violations. What happens?
- An automatic one-year license suspension
- An automatic six-month license suspension
- An automatic three-month license suspension
- A written warning letter only
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Correct answer: An automatic three-month license suspension
Two moving violations result in an automatic three-month suspension for a probationary driver under 18.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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An Ohio driver under age 18 with a probationary license is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, three moving violations. What happens?
- An automatic one-year license suspension
- An automatic three-month license suspension
- An automatic six-month license suspension
- An automatic two-year license suspension
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Correct answer: An automatic one-year license suspension
Three moving violations result in an automatic one-year suspension for a probationary driver under 18.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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An Ohio driver under age 18 is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, Probationary Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence. What happens?
- A three-month license suspension
- A one-year license suspension
- A five-year license suspension
- A six-month license suspension
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Correct answer: A six-month license suspension
A Probationary OVI conviction or guilty plea results in a six-month license suspension.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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Which is a reinstatement requirement after a probationary license suspension for a driver under age 18?
- Completing a commercial driver training course this year
- Completing an approved juvenile driver improvement program
- Filing a certificate of self-insurance with the Treasurer
- Posting a $30,000 certificate of deposit with the state
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Correct answer: Completing an approved juvenile driver improvement program
Reinstatement requires a TIPIC, an approved juvenile driver improvement program, and passing the driving examination.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 26
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In Ohio, operating a motor vehicle while your license is under suspension is what kind of offense?
- A first-degree misdemeanor
- A minor misdemeanor
- A third-degree misdemeanor
- A fifth-degree felony
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Correct answer: A first-degree misdemeanor
Driving under suspension is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 27
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What is the maximum fine for a conviction of driving under suspension in Ohio?
- $100
- $250
- $1,000
- $500
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Correct answer: $1,000
A conviction carries a fine of up to $1,000.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 27
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Besides a fine, what else may a driver convicted of driving under suspension be sentenced to?
- An additional six-month Driver License suspension
- An additional one-year Driver License suspension
- A lifetime ban on driving
- Permanent cancellation of the vehicle registration
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Correct answer: An additional one-year Driver License suspension
The driver may also be sentenced to an additional one-year Driver License suspension.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 27
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What may happen to a vehicle owner who knowingly allows someone with a suspended license to drive the owner's vehicle?
- The owner receives only a six-point warning letter from the BMV
- The owner faces no penalty if the driver is a close relative
- The owner is required to sell the vehicle within 30 days
- The owner may be subject to the same penalty as the suspended driver
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Correct answer: The owner may be subject to the same penalty as the suspended driver
Such owners may be subject to the same penalty as the driver who is under suspension.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 27
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A driver under age 18 is convicted of a traffic offense within the first months of having a license. What may a parent or guardian be required to do?
- Accompany the driver for six months, or until the driver reaches age 17
- Accompany the driver for three months, or until the driver reaches age 16
- Accompany the driver for one year, or until the driver reaches age 18
- Accompany the driver for ninety days, or until the driver reaches age 21
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Correct answer: Accompany the driver for six months, or until the driver reaches age 17
A traffic conviction within the first months of having a license may require a parent or legal guardian to accompany the driver for six months, or until the driver reaches age 17.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 47
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After the first 12 months of holding a license, multiple traffic convictions before a driver reaches age 18 may result in what?
- A 30-day license suspension
- A six-month license suspension
- A 90-day license suspension
- Permanent revocation of the license
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Correct answer: A 90-day license suspension
Multiple traffic convictions before the driver reaches age 18 may result in a 90-day license suspension.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 47