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Free Ohio DMV Practice Test
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.
Studying for the Ohio permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws / Ohio Driver Manual, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
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.
Each field links to the primary official source used for its review. A field marked not stated means the reviewed source did not publish that requested fact; confirm current application details with the authority.
| 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
Sample questions for Ohio
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Traffic signals
In Ohio, a yellow traffic light indicates what?
- The color is about to change to red; use caution and prepare to stop
- You must speed up
- You may turn only
- The signal is about to turn green
See the explanation
Correct answer: The color is about to change to red; use caution and prepare to stop
Yellow means slow down and get ready to stop.
Question 2 · Right of way
In Ohio, when making a left turn you must yield to whom?
- Vehicles behind you
- Drivers in the opposing traffic lane going straight
- Pedestrians only
- No one
See the explanation
Correct answer: Drivers in the opposing traffic lane going straight
Turning left? Yield to oncoming traffic going straight.
Question 3 · Test format
How many multiple-choice questions are on the Ohio knowledge test?
- 20
- 30
- 40
- 50
See the explanation
Correct answer: 40
40 questions; you need 30 correct (75%) to pass.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Ohio DMV practice test free?
Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to Ohio, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.
Is the Ohio permit test the same as the driving test?
No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
Are the questions the same as the real Ohio DMV test?
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws / Ohio Driver Manual in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
How many questions are on the real Ohio permit test?
40 multiple-choice questions. You need 75% (30 of 40) to pass.
What if I fail the Ohio DMV test?
After failing, wait at least 24 hours; in-person attempts are unlimited, while online knowledge testing is limited to two attempts in six months.. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
How long should I study before taking the Ohio permit test?
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Is the practice test available in Spanish?
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
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