Ohio Permit Test Study Guide
Every key concept from the official handbook, organized by topic.
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
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