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Free Ohio BMV Temps & 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

To obtain your Ohio BMV learner’s permit (called a Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card, or TIPIC), you must be at least 15½ years old and pass a vision screening and written knowledge test (also known as “tempts test”). The test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, and vehicle regulations, as outlined in the official 2025 OH Driver Handbook. To pass, you must score at least 75% (30 out of 40 questions). If you fail, you can retake the test the next business day by paying a retest fee. Our free Ohio BMV permit practice test is updated for December 2025 and mirrors the actual exam format to help you pass on your first attempt. In Ohio, what most people call the “DMV” is officially the BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles). The TIPIC is the first phase of Ohio’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program for drivers under 18. With your TIPIC, you must be accompanied by a licensed adult (parent, guardian, or certified instructor) seated in the front passenger seat. After holding your TIPIC for at least 6 months and logging 50 hours of supervised driving (including 10 at night), you can take the road skills test at age 16 to obtain your probationary license. The probationary license restricts nighttime driving (midnight to 6 a.m.) and limits passengers for the first 12 months. Once you turn 18 and have held your probationary license without suspensions, you can obtain an unrestricted license. If you’re 18 or older, you still need a TIPIC but the GDL restrictions don’t apply.

Free Ohio BMV Temps & Permit Practice Test 2025
OH BMV driver's license
Based on the official OH Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
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How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Ohio tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual BMV permit test: What to expect?

The Ohio permit test has 40 questions. You must get 30 correct (75%) to pass.
  • 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.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your OH BMV appointment
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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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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About the Ohio learner permit

After practicing with your TIPIC, you can take the road skills test whenever you feel ready to obtain your full license. To apply for your TIPIC, visit the BMV with proof of your full legal name (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, proof of Ohio residency (two documents such as utility bills or bank statements), and proof of legal presence in the US. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must sign your application and provide their ID. Submit the documents, pass the vision screening, pay the $23.50 fee, and take the official written test.

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