Ohio Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Ohio permit-test facts: Questions: 40; To pass: 75% (30 of 40); Minimum age: 15 years 6 months; Fee: $26.50 operator temporary permit; Re-takes: After failing, wait at least 24 hours; in-person attempts are unlimited, while online knowledge testing is limited to two attempts in six months.; Official handbook: Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws / Ohio Driver Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 40 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 75% (30 of 40) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years 6 months | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $26.50 operator temporary permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | After failing, wait at least 24 hours; in-person attempts are unlimited, while online knowledge testing is limited to two attempts in six months. | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws / Ohio Driver Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles / Ohio Traffic Safety Office — cited primary source
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles / Ohio Traffic Safety Office — cited primary source
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles / Ohio Traffic Safety Office — cited primary source
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles / Ohio Traffic Safety Office — cited primary source
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Ohio means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.