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Free Ohio BMV Permit Practice Test 2025

Average pass rate for driving tests in Ohio: 65%.
Average pass rate for this test: 60%.
Moderate
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>13%
80-89=>19%
70-79=>24%
60-69=>22%
<60%=>22%
Avg. first-try score: 70%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

This Ohio BMV practice test has just been updated for November 2025 and covers the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2025 OH Driver Handbook. The first step to driving in Ohio is to pass a BMV written test to get your temporary instruction permit or TIPIC. If you’re 15 ½ or older, you are eligible to take the written test and get your TIPIC. The knowledge assessment will have 40 multiple-choice questions that cover traffic laws and vehicle regulations. To pass, you’ll need to score 75% or higher, so it can be useful to use BMV practice tests like this one. In addition to the written knowledge exam, you’ll also need to pass a vision test, and pay a $22 fee. Ohioans also have the option of signing up as an organ donor with their TIPIC, starting at age 15 ½ instead of the typical age 18 requirements.

Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives
Free Ohio BMV Permit Practice Test 2025
OH BMV driver's license
Based on the official OH Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. Take this short practice test and read the explanations as you go. This is one of 4 free Ohio practice tests available on our site. Avg. finish time: 6 min.
  2. Cover more ground. Take all tests (different questions - no-repeats across sets).
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length, exam‑style run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions. Built from the current handbook + patterns recent test-takers report. These questions reflect what's actually being asked at the BMV right now. Explanations cite the BMV handbook section.
  • On-question help. AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights. See your weak topics and what to study next.

Actual BMV permit test: What to expect?

The Ohio permit test has 40 questions. You must get 30 correct (75%) to pass.
40 questions
30 to pass (75%)
  • Where: Any Ohio BMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after next business day.
  • Commonly missed: road sign recognition (warning, regulatory, and guide signs), emergency vehicle right-of-way, and passing and lane marking rules.
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Authored and fact-checked by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher, Driving‑Tests.org (ACES member)

Verified for accuracy November 2025

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Real Ohio drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

Really works!
Highly recommend! Very happy with the material provided for temps test prep. Gives you confidence to pass the knowledge test, which I did in the first attempt.
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