Ohio permit test numbers to know

Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 58 Ohio numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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Alcohol & drugs

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
one yearDrunk driving (DUI)Administrative license suspension imposed at arrest: class C (one year) for a first refusalcodes.ohio.gov
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The person has a concentration of eight-hundredths of one gram or more but less than seventeen-hundredths of one gram by weight of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of the person's breath.
0.08%In Ohio, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) makes it illegal for an adult 21 or older to drive a regular car?Answer: 0.08% or higherOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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.08% or higher at any age
0.02%What BAC is illegal for an Ohio driver under 21?Answer: 0.02% or higherOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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.02% or higher when under the age 21
One yearIt is your first time refusing a chemical test after an OVI arrest in Ohio. How long is the Administrative License Suspension?Answer: One yearOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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First Refusal – One year license suspension
Three months · 90 daysA driver with no prior offenses tests at 0.09% BAC after an Ohio OVI arrest. How long is the Administrative License Suspension?Answer: Three months (90 days)Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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First Test Over the Limit – Three months (90 days) license suspension
10 yearsWhen determining an Ohio Administrative License Suspension, how far back does the BMV count prior refusals and OVI convictions?Answer: The prior 10 yearsOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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is determined by the number of previous refusals to test or OVI/drug convictions within the prior 10 years:
Six monthsA 17-year-old Ohio driver is convicted of probationary OVI. What suspension follows?Answer: Six monthsOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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A conviction of, or guilty plea to Probationary Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence , results in a six-month license suspension.

Fines, points & penalties

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$150 · 60-dayPhone usePenalty: $150 fine and 60-day suspensioncodes.ohio.gov
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whoever violates division (A) of this section shall be fined one hundred fifty dollars. In addition, the court shall impose a class seven suspension of the offender's driver's license or permit for a definite period of sixty days.
$500School busesFine up to $500 with a mandatory court appearancecodes.ohio.gov
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Whoever violates division (A) of this section may be fined an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars.
$25,000 · $50,000 · $25,000What are Ohio's minimum liability insurance amounts?Answer: $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash for injury, $25,000 propertyOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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$25,000 for injury/death of one person, and $50,000 for injury/death of two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage in an accident;
$400You are in a crash in Ohio. Above what amount of property damage must you show proof of financial responsibility?Answer: More than $400Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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When either the driver or vehicle owner is involved in a traffic crash that results in more than $400 in property damage.
$30,000Besides an insurance policy or a liability bond, how else can you meet Ohio's financial responsibility requirement?Answer: Deposit $30,000 with the RegistrarOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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Deposit $30,000 with the Registrar and provide proof of no unsatisfied judgements.
6 pointsIn Ohio, leaving the scene of a crash without stopping to give your identity is assessed how many points?Answer: 6 pointsOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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6 Points - Failure to stop and disclose identity after a crash among other dangerous and serious actions
$1,000What is the maximum fine for driving under suspension in Ohio?Answer: Up to $1,000Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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Operating a motor vehicle while your license is under suspension is a first-degree misdemeanor, and if convicted, you are subject to a fine of up to $1,000.
2 points · $150An adult driver in Ohio gets a first distracted-driving (handheld device) citation in two years. What is the penalty?Answer: 2 points and up to a $150 fineOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 3
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1st offense in two years : 2 points assessed to Driver License, up to a $150 fine.
60-day · $150What is the penalty for a first violation of Ohio's electronic-device ban for drivers under 18?Answer: A 60-day suspension and a $150 fineOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 3
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First violation: 60-days Driver License suspension and a $150 fine.

Speed limits

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
25 mphSpeed limits: Residential25 mph (all portions of a municipal corporation not otherwise listed)codes.ohio.gov
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Twenty-five miles per hour in all other portions of a municipal corporation, except on state routes outside business districts, through highways outside business districts, and alleys;
20 mphSpeed limits: School zones20 mph during recess and opening/closing hours when school zone signs are erectedcodes.ohio.gov
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Twenty miles per hour in school zones during school recess and while children are going to or leaving school during the opening or closing hours, and when twenty miles per hour school speed limit signs are erected;
10 mphBesides counting seconds, what spacing rule does the Ohio digest give for following distance?Answer: One vehicle length for every 10 mphOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 8
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Always try to keep a minimum following distance of one vehicle length for every 10 miles per hour of travel
25 mphWhat does a fluorescent orange and red triangle on the back of a farm or animal-drawn vehicle mean?Answer: The vehicle travels at less than 25 mphOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9
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means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph.
25 mphYou are driving on a residential street inside an Ohio city. It is not a state route or through highway, and no speed limit sign is posted. What is the speed limit?Answer: 25 mphOhio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Ohio Department of Public Safety) website
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Twenty-five miles per hour in all other portions of a municipal corporation, except on state routes outside business districts, through highways outside business districts, and alleys;
70 mphWhat is the speed limit on a rural freeway in Ohio?Answer: 70 mphOhio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Ohio Department of Public Safety) website
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Seventy miles per hour on all rural freeways;

Distances & following gaps

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
10 feetSchool busesDrivers meeting or overtaking a stopped school bus from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear and not proceed until the bus resumes motion or the bus driver signalscodes.ohio.gov
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shall stop at least ten feet from the front or rear of the school bus and shall not proceed until such school bus resumes motion, or until signaled by the school bus driver to proceed.
100 feetHow far before a turn must you signal in Ohio?Answer: At least 100 feetOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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A turn signal must be given at least 100 feet before the intended turn.
Four secondsWhat minimum following distance does the Ohio digest recommend behind the vehicle ahead?Answer: Four secondsOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 8
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or four seconds between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
158 feetAccording to the Ohio digest, about how far does it take to brake to a stop at 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes?Answer: About 158 feetOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 8
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At 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes, it can take about 158 feet to stop.
Three secondsWhen following a motorcycle at low speed in ideal conditions, what minimum following distance does the Ohio digest give?Answer: Three secondsOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9
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drivers should maintain a minimum three-second following distance at low speeds when conditions are ideal.
three feetHow much space does the Ohio digest say to keep when passing a bicycle?Answer: At least three feetOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9
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Maintain a safety zone of at least three feet between a motor vehicle and a bicycle.
200 feetHow far behind a large truck can its rear blind spot extend?Answer: Up to 200 feetOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9
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large vehicles have huge blind spots directly behind them that extend up to 200 feet.
10 feetA school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road. You are approaching from the opposite direction. What must you do?Answer: Stop at least 10 feet from the busOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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all traffic approaching the bus from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus
15 feet · 50 feetA train is approaching a crossing. Where must you stop?Answer: No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossingOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing when a train is approaching.
1,000 feetWhen are headlights required in Ohio besides between sunset and sunrise?Answer: Whenever you can't clearly see objects 1,000 feet aheadOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 7
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At any other time when natural light conditions do not make it possible to clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead.
200 to 300 feetYour car breaks down on the highway. How far behind it does the Ohio digest suggest placing emergency flares?Answer: About 200 to 300 feetOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 10
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If possible, place emergency flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle.

Parking

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
12 inchesWhen parallel parking on a two-way street in Ohio, how close must your wheels be to the right curb?Answer: No more than 12 inchesOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the right curb.
20 feetIn Ohio, you may not park within how many feet of an intersection or crosswalk?Answer: 20 feetOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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In or within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk;
10 feetIn Ohio, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?Answer: No closer than 10 feetOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant;
one footWhich of these is a prohibited place to stop or park under Ohio law?Answer: Within one foot of another parked vehicleOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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Within one foot of another parked vehicle;

Ages, permits & the test

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
40Questions on the testpublicsafety.ohio.gov
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The test is 40 multiple-choice questions (with a 75% passage rate needed) and is available in American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish.
75%Passing scorepublicsafety.ohio.gov
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The test is 40 multiple-choice questions (with a 75% passage rate needed) and is available in American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish.
$26.5Feebmv.ohio.gov
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Temporary Permits ... Operator* $26.50 ... Motorcycle or Moped* $25.50
under 18Phone useTIPIC holders under 18 and probationary license holders may not use an electronic wireless communications device in any manner while driving, hands-free includedcodes.ohio.gov
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No holder of a temporary instruction permit who has not attained the age of eighteen years and no holder of a probationary driver's license shall drive a motor vehicle
15 years · 6 monthsWhat is the youngest age at which you can take Ohio's vision screening and knowledge test to start the permit process?Answer: 15 years and 6 monthsOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
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At age 15 years and six months, you meet the minimum age requirement to complete the vision screening and knowledge test.
75%How many questions are on the Ohio knowledge test, and what share must you get right?Answer: 40 questions, with 75% needed to passOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
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The test is 40 multiple-choice questions (with a 75% passage rate needed)
one dayYou fail the Ohio knowledge test at a Driver Exam Station today. When is the soonest you may retest?Answer: After waiting one dayOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
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If you fail – You must wait one day before retesting.
60 daysAfter passing the vision screening and knowledge test, how long do you have to buy your TIPIC before you must test again?Answer: 60 daysOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
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If a TIPIC is not purchased within 60 days , the applicant must start over with the vision screening and knowledge test.
50 hoursHow many hours of practice driving must an Ohio driver under 21 log before getting a license?Answer: 50 hours, including at least 10 at nightOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
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Complete and log 50 hours of driving with an eligible licensed driver (see TIPIC Restrictions above), with at least 10 hours of night driving.
24 hours · 8 hoursWhat driver education course must an Ohio driver under 21 complete?Answer: 24 hours of classroom or online instruction plus 8 hours of drivingOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
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Complete a driver education class at a licensed driver training school with 24 hours of classroom or online instruction, and 8 hours of driving time.
six monthsHow long must a 16-year-old hold an Ohio TIPIC before taking the driving test?Answer: At least six monthsOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
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Hold the TIPIC for at least six months. (Applicable to drivers under age 18 ONLY.)
Two daysYou are 19 and fail the Ohio driving (skills) test. How long must you wait before retesting?Answer: Two daysOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 11
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Applicants must wait two days before retesting.
under 18A 17-year-old Ohio driver wants to take a call using the car's hands-free system. Is this legal?Answer: No; drivers under 18 may not use devices even hands-freeOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 3
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Drivers Under Age 18 Years It is illegal to use any electronic device while driving, even hands-free, or while sitting at a traffic light or in a traffic jam.

Time limits & deadlines

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
24 hoursCrashesDamage to fixtures or roadside property: notify the owner, or if not found, report to city police or the county sheriff within 24 hourscodes.ohio.gov
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within twenty-four hours after the accident, shall forward to the police department of the city or village in which the accident or collision occurred
six monthsCrashesUninsured other party: any involved person may file a crash report with the registrar within six monthscodes.ohio.gov
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may, within six months after the accident, forward a written report of the accident to the registrar of motor vehicles on a form prescribed by the registrar alleging that a driver or owner of any vehicle involved in the accident was uninsured
$400 · $500CrashesBMV requires damage over $400 or injury over $500 for a security suspensiondam.assets.ohio.gov
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Damage must exceed $400 and an itemized estimate or bill included, or personal injury exceeding $500.
three-monthA 17-year-old Ohio driver is convicted of two moving violations. What does the BMV do?Answer: Imposes an automatic three-month suspensionOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6
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A conviction of, or guilty plea to two moving violations, results in an automatic three-month license suspension;

Seat belts, lights & equipment

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
8 years · 4 ft 9 inSeat beltsUnder 8 years and under 4 ft 9 in (not in a child seat): booster seatcodes.ohio.gov
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When any child who is less than eight years of age and less than four feet nine inches in height, who is not required by division (A) or (B) of this section to be secured in a child restraint system
16 inchWhat is the minimum safe tire tread depth stated in the Ohio digest?Answer: 1/16 inchOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 2
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Tires with a minimum of 1/16-inch tread depth and no major bumps, bulges, or damage
50% · 3%What light transmission must the side windows of the front seat allow under Ohio's tint rules?Answer: 50%, plus or minus 3%Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 2
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Side windows of front seat: 50% light transmission, plus or minus 3%
10 inchesHow far should your chest be from the steering wheel to allow room for the air bag?Answer: At least 10 inchesOhio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 2
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There is at least 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel to allow appropriate space for airbag deployment.

Memory tips

How to study them (our advice, not official rules):

  • Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
  • Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
  • Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.

Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the Ohio permit test?

Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 58 of them for Ohio, each with its source.

Why focus on numbers?

A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each one is quoted from the Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Ohio statutes or BMV pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

Is the numbers drill free?

Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.

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