Ohio: Licensing basics — Part 1 Practice Test
The permit (TIPIC), driver education, the vision and knowledge tests, the driving test, license classes and renewal. — Part 1
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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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At what age do you meet the minimum age requirement to complete the vision screening and knowledge test?
- 15 years and six months
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 16 years and six months
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Correct answer: 15 years and six months
The manual says that at age 15 years and six months you meet the minimum age to take the vision screening and knowledge test.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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How many multiple-choice questions are on the Ohio knowledge test?
- 25
- 30
- 40
- 50
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Correct answer: 40
The manual states the test is 40 multiple-choice questions.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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What passage rate is needed to pass the Ohio knowledge test?
- 70%
- 75%
- 80%
- 85%
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Correct answer: 75%
The manual says the knowledge test needs a 75% passage rate.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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If you fail the knowledge test, how long must you wait before retesting?
- Three days
- One week
- 30 days
- One day
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Correct answer: One day
The manual says that if you fail you must wait one day before retesting.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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How many attempts at the knowledge test are permitted online through BMV Online Services?
- Two attempts in a six-month period
- One attempt per week
- Three attempts in a year
- Unlimited attempts, one per day
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Correct answer: Two attempts in a six-month period
Online testing through BMV Online Services allows two attempts in a six-month period.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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Which of these languages is the Ohio knowledge test available in?
- Korean
- Polish
- Japanese
- Portuguese
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Correct answer: Japanese
The manual lists ASL, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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If the knowledge test is not offered in your language, where can you use your own interpreter by appointment?
- Any Deputy Registrar License Agency
- A Driver Exam Station only
- BMV Online Services
- Any driver training school
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Correct answer: A Driver Exam Station only
The manual says you may use your own interpreter for other languages by scheduling an appointment at a Driver Exam Station only.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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Which accommodation is available upon request at the Driver Exam Station?
- An open-book knowledge test
- A knowledge test with half as many questions
- A knowledge test mailed to your home
- An audio knowledge test
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Correct answer: An audio knowledge test
The manual lists an audio knowledge test among the accommodations available upon request at the Driver Exam Station.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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Visual instructions during the driving test are exclusive to which individuals?
- Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Applicants under age 18
- Applicants taking the test for the first time
- Applicants who speak another language
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Correct answer: Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
The manual says visual instructions during the driving test are exclusive to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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What does the manual say to do if you wear glasses or contacts when you go for the vision screening?
- Leave them at home
- Wear only contacts
- Bring them with you
- Bring a written note from your eye doctor
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Correct answer: Bring them with you
The manual says that if you wear glasses or contacts, bring them with you to the vision screening.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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What could result from your vision screening results?
- You could be barred from testing for six months
- Driving restrictions could apply
- You would have to retake the knowledge test
- You would be required to take driver education
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Correct answer: Driving restrictions could apply
The manual says driving restrictions could apply based upon vision screening results.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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What does the manual suggest using to see how knowledge test questions are asked?
- A practice test at a Driver Exam Station
- The Acceptable Documents List
- A driver training school handout
- The online Sample Knowledge Test
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Correct answer: The online Sample Knowledge Test
The manual tells you to use the online Sample Knowledge Test to see how the questions are asked.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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What two tests make up the driving test?
- Maneuverability and on-road skills tests
- Written and vision tests
- Parking and highway tests
- Knowledge and on-road skills tests
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Correct answer: Maneuverability and on-road skills tests
The manual describes the driving test as the maneuverability and on-road skills tests.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 1
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Within how many days of passing the vision screening and knowledge test must you purchase a TIPIC?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
The manual says to visit a Deputy Registrar License Agency within 60 days to purchase a TIPIC.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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Where do you purchase a TIPIC after passing the vision screening and knowledge test?
- A BMV Driver Examination Station
- A Deputy Registrar License Agency
- A licensed driver training school
- The county clerk of courts office
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Correct answer: A Deputy Registrar License Agency
The manual says to visit a Deputy Registrar License Agency to purchase a TIPIC.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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What must an applicant do if a TIPIC is not purchased within 60 days?
- Retake the knowledge test, but skip the vision screening
- Pay a late fee and keep the same test results
- Repeat the driver education course and log new hours
- Start over with the vision screening and knowledge test
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Correct answer: Start over with the vision screening and knowledge test
The manual says the applicant must start over with the vision screening and knowledge test.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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Which of these must an applicant prove with documents from the Acceptable Documents List?
- Citizenship or legal presence
- Employment history
- Driving experience
- Vehicle insurance coverage
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Correct answer: Citizenship or legal presence
The list of identity elements includes citizenship or legal presence.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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For a federally-compliant TIPIC, how many documents proving your Ohio street address are needed?
- One
- Three
- Two
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
The manual says two documents proving address are needed for a federally-compliant card.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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Who must be present to co-sign the TIPIC application if the applicant is under age 18?
- A licensed driving instructor
- A parent or guardian
- Any licensed driver age 21 or older
- An employer
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Correct answer: A parent or guardian
The manual says a parent or guardian must be present to co-sign if the applicant is under age 18.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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What happens to your Ohio Identification (ID) card when a TIPIC is issued to you?
- It stays valid as a second card
- It stays valid for six more months
- It is held by the examiner until you get a license
- It is canceled
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Correct answer: It is canceled
The manual says an existing Ohio ID card is canceled when the TIPIC is issued because an Ohio resident may hold only one Driver License or ID card at a time.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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Which of these may occupy the front passenger seat beside a TIPIC holder who is under age 16?
- A licensed driving instructor
- A sibling age 18 to 20
- Any licensed driver age 18 or older
- Any passenger with a valid license
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Correct answer: A licensed driving instructor
A TIPIC holder under 16 needs a parent, guardian, custodian, licensed driving instructor, or a person age 21 or older acting in loco parentis in the front seat.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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A TIPIC holder aged 16 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License during which hours?
- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Midnight to 6 a.m.
- 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Correct answer: Midnight to 6 a.m.
The manual says from midnight to 6 a.m. a 16- or 17-year-old must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian holding a valid license.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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A TIPIC holder age 18 or over may practice driving only when accompanied by a licensed driver of what age?
- Age 18 or older
- Age 21 or older
- Age 19 or older
- Age 25 or older
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Correct answer: Age 21 or older
The manual says age 18 and over may practice driving only if accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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What must all TIPIC holders do at all times when driving?
- Keep a log of night driving
- Display the TIPIC on the dashboard
- Drive only during daylight
- Carry the TIPIC
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Correct answer: Carry the TIPIC
The manual says drivers must carry the TIPIC at all times when driving.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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What is the rule about the eligible adult in the front passenger seat of a TIPIC holder?
- The adult shall not be intoxicated
- The adult must hold a commercial license
- The adult must not use any safety belt
- The adult must be a relative
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Correct answer: The adult shall not be intoxicated
The manual says the eligible adult in the front passenger seat shall not be intoxicated.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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What is the rule about mobile electronic devices for a TIPIC holder who is driving, at all ages?
- Hands-free use is allowed
- Use is allowed at red lights
- Any use is prohibited
- Use is allowed if the adult passenger approves
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Correct answer: Any use is prohibited
The manual says use of any mobile electronic device is prohibited while driving with a TIPIC.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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How many occupants may be in a vehicle driven by a TIPIC holder?
- No more than the number of licensed drivers on board
- No more than the number of safety belts installed
- No more than the number of seats in the front row
- No more than three occupants besides the driver
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Correct answer: No more than the number of safety belts installed
The manual says the total number of occupants cannot exceed the total number of safety belts installed.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 2
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Which drivers must complete a driver education class and required driving hours before getting a Driver License?
- Only drivers under age 18
- Only drivers under age 16
- Drivers under age 25
- Drivers under age 21
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Correct answer: Drivers under age 21
The manual says a driver under age 21 must complete driver education and logged driving hours.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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How many hours of classroom or online instruction must the driver education class include?
- 24 hours
- 20 hours
- 30 hours
- 36 hours
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Correct answer: 24 hours
The manual requires 24 hours of classroom or online instruction.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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How many hours of driving time must the driver education class include?
- 6 hours
- 10 hours
- 8 hours
- 12 hours
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Correct answer: 8 hours
The manual requires 8 hours of driving time in the driver education class.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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How many hours of driving must a driver under age 21 complete and log with an eligible licensed driver?
- 30 hours
- 50 hours
- 40 hours
- 60 hours
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Correct answer: 50 hours
The manual requires 50 logged hours of driving with an eligible licensed driver.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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Of the logged driving hours, at least how many must be night driving?
- 5 hours
- 15 hours
- 20 hours
- 10 hours
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Correct answer: 10 hours
The manual requires at least 10 hours of night driving among the logged hours.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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For which drivers must the TIPIC be held for at least six months?
- Drivers under age 18 only
- All drivers under age 21
- Drivers under age 16 only
- Temporary residents age 21 and older
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Correct answer: Drivers under age 18 only
The manual says the six-month TIPIC holding period applies to drivers under age 18 only.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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How is a temporary resident defined in the manual?
- A person who has lived in Ohio for less than one year and has a visa
- A person who holds a student license from another U.S. state
- A person who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident but has legal presence
- A person with a foreign license who has no other identification
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Correct answer: A person who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident but has legal presence
The manual defines a temporary resident as a person who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident but does have legal presence.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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How long must a temporary resident age 21 or older hold the TIPIC?
- At least 30 days
- At least 14 days
- At least six months
- At least one year
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Correct answer: At least 14 days
The manual says a temporary resident age 21 or older must hold the TIPIC for at least 14 days.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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A temporary resident with an unexpired license from which country is exempt from the driver education requirements?
- Mexico
- Italy
- Brazil
- France
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Correct answer: France
The manual lists Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan as exempt countries.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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Which of these is one way to obtain a motorcycle license or endorsement?
- Completing a motorcycle skills test at a Driver Exam Station
- Holding a TIPIC for at least six months before applying
- Completing 24 hours of online motorcycle instruction only
- Completing 50 logged hours of night driving with a parent
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Correct answer: Completing a motorcycle skills test at a Driver Exam Station
The manual says to complete a motorcycle skills test at a Driver Exam Station or Motorcycle Ohio’s Basic Riding Skills Course.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 3
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What must you do if your Driver License shows a vision restriction because you completed the vision screening with corrective lenses?
- Wear corrective lenses only at night
- Always wear your corrective lenses when driving
- Wear corrective lenses only on highways
- Bring the lenses when you renew the license
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Correct answer: Always wear your corrective lenses when driving
The manual says the license will indicate a vision restriction and you must always wear your corrective lenses when driving.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607 10/25 (October 2025)), page 7