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Ohio has a lot of fun cities that make for a great road trip: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo...but to make the rounds you’ll need a car and a driver’s license. To get your license you’ll need to pass the Ohio temps test (the Ohio permit test), put in your hours behind the wheel with your permit and then pass the Ohio driver’s license written test and road tests. That sounds like a lot, and it is, but you can get yourself prepare to pass the written knowledge test on your first try with our Ohio driving practice tests. This site contains free Ohio BMV practice tests and practice temps tests to help you prepare for the real thing. In addition, we also have practice tests to help you if you’re looking to gain a CDL or motorcycle license in Ohio. Take the first step towards your license today by taking our free practice test below and you can brush up on your knowledge of Ohio’s rules of the road and road signs before taking the real test. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 30 questions correctly to pass.  There is no time limit.  You may not go back once you answer a question.  Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin.  Good luck!

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How many points is assessed to your driving record for operating while visibly impaired on your first offense?

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Lighting a cigarette and smoking while driving:

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When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

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The final determination of the tax owed on vehicle transfers is made by:

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When you see a sign with this shape and color (with or without words), you must:

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How can you prevent your vehicle from skidding on the road when coming to a sudden stop?

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Yellow hazard lights on a school bus mean that you should:

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While driving, you must maintain_________ in bad weather (e.g. when it is foggy).

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Before turning left, it is critical to:

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Blind pedestrians with a cane or guide dog:

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When a school bus is stopped on the road with its overhead red lights flashing, you must:

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What is the safe or suggested speed limit when you are entering and passing through a designated construction or work area?

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Yield lines are found at roundabout intersections and mid-block crosswalks to:

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It is important to slow down:

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You approach a vehicle from behind. It is keeping a very low speed. What should you do?

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This sign indicates:

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This sign indicates:

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For a commercial driver's license, you must not have had any seizures, blackouts, or fainting spells, within the last:

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When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice, you should:

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You should receive a license plate renewal notice in the mail about ___ before your license plate expires.

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Which of the following driving practices is illegal in the state of Ohio?

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This road sign means:

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As you exit from a freeway, you should first enter into:

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You can lose control of the vehicle on a wet road because a layer of water comes between the tires and the surface of the road causing the vehicle to skid. This is known as:

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When starting to turn, you must give a signal at least _________ ahead of where you plan to turn.

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Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash.

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When conducting a left turn at an intersection, you must give the right-of-way to:

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Under Ohio law, it is illegal to leave children less than ____ unattended in a vehicle if the amount of time or circumstances in which they are left poses an unreasonable risk of harm or injury.

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If you miss your exit ramp on a freeway, you should never back up or attempt to turn around. Instead:

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A triangular orange sign that is on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:

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A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where:

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This road sign means:

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Using a disability license plate when you are not entitled to do so can result in a fine of:

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The stopping distance for a commercial vehicle when it is traveling at 55 mph is:

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You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

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To change lanes you should:

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If you need to use arm signals, how would you signal a left turn?

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You may drive an unregistered vehicle to its first place of storage within how many days of purchase the vehicle?

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On a two-lane freeway, drive in the right lane, except for the following situations:

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This red and black sign means:

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The average score is 60%

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Drivers License

How To Get An Ohio Drivers License

If you are an Ohio teen-aged 15 and a half or older, you must visit the BMV with proof of id, residency, birth date, and legal residence to obtain your learner’s permit. You must also pass the written test and a vision test and pay the $22 fee. Your parent or legal guardian must also be present and provide identification. If you have any medical conditions, you must also complete a medical packet. The written test is 40 multiple choice questions about road rules, traffic signs, highway warnings and vehicle laws. You must pass with a 75 percent or higher. There are practice tests available online.Once you have your permit (temporary instruction permit identification card), you may begin driver’s Ed. Until you are 16 years old, you can only drive with a licensed parent, guardian or driving instructor. At age 16, you may drive with any licensed driver aged 21 or older in the seat next to you. You may not drive between midnight and 6 am unless you are with a parent or guardian until you are 18 years old.Driver’s Ed consists of 24 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of driving with a certified instructor. To get your intermediate driver’s license, you must have completed at least 50 hours of driving, 10 of which is night driving. You must submit a Fifty Hour Affidavit certified by your parent or guarding to obtain your intermediate driver’s license.After having your learner’s permit for at least a year and being under age 18, you still may not drive between 1 am and 5 am unless it’s for a work, school or church event. After age 18, your intermediate license becomes a full driver’s license with no restrictions.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Ohio Driver's License Test

No one wants to spend the time and money to take their driver’s test a second time. That’s why it’s important to prepare the right way and pass on your first try. The following tips can help you on your way.

  • Take every free Ohio temps practice test and Ohio practice BMV test that you can. This site has a huge repository of questions that can be taken on a computer or on a mobile device, so there’s no excuse not to regularly take practice tests to improve your scoring.

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  • During the test you’ll want to take your time. There’s no award for being the first one done, so make sure you carefully read each question so you know exactly what’s being asked.
  • Keep cool. Yes, there’s a lot riding on the test, but don’t let your nerves get the best of you if you hit one or two questions you’re not sure of. Use the process of elimination to narrow down your answers and make an educated guess. Getting a couple of questions wrong won’t stop you from getting your license so keep cool and keep your eye on the prize.

Additional Information

Ohio BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles)

For information on Ohio driver’s licenses and testing, as well as information on vehicles and registration, you can find more information on the Ohio BMV website at https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/.

Phone: 844.644.6268

To find the Ohio BMV location nearest you please visit https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/ohio/

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