Ohio Temps Practice Test – Free BMV Permit & Driving Test Prep

Get ready for your Ohio temps test with free BMV permit practice tests updated for 2026. They cover the written knowledge part of the Ohio driving test. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, with an instant explanation for every answer. Ohio's licensing agency is the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), so if you searched for an Ohio DMV practice test, this is the test you need.

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  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Ohio Residential/Urban Speed Limit · School Bus 4-Lane Exception · High Beam Dimming Oncoming Practice Test 2 50 questions Ohio Rural Highway Speed · Ohio Alley Speed · Ohio Under-21 BAC Practice Test 3 50 questions Ohio School Zone Speed · Ohio State Route Within Municipality · Ohio Rural Freeway Speed Practice Test 4 50 questions Ohio Temporary Instruction Permit · Ohio BMV Point System · Ohio OVI Consequences Practice Test 5 50 questions Ohio Assured Clear Distance Ahead · Ohio Signal Distance · Ohio Work Zone Fines Doubled

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Ohio Residential/Urban Default Speed · Ohio Rural Highway Default Speed · Ohio School Zone Speed

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Ohio Residential/Municipal Speed · Ohio Rural Highway Speed · Ohio Basic Speed Law Mini Test 2 12 questions Yellow Diamond Warning Sign · Circular Yellow RR Sign · Red-White Downward Triangle Mini Test 3 12 questions Downhill Grade Speed Control · Hydroplaning Causes · Hydroplaning Response Mini Test 4 12 questions Ohio Handheld Phone/Texting Ban · Drowsy Driving Warning Signs · Avoiding Drowsy Driving

  4. Read the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle LawsOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

    Ohio BMV teen licensing pageOfficial state website

Ohio Permit Test Facts

To get your temporary instruction permit (the TIPIC, better known as your "temps" or learner's permit), you must pass the Ohio BMV knowledge test (the written test). It has 40 multiple-choice questions on traffic laws and road signs, and you need at least 30 correct (75%) to pass. Questions come from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, and cover right-of-way, speed limits, work zones, school zones, headlights and wipers in bad weather, and seat belt and child restraint rules.

Number of questions
40
Passing score
30 correct (75%)
Minimum age
15 and a half
Temps (TIPIC) fee
$26.50
Time limit
None
If you fail
Wait 24 hours; online tests are limited to 2 tries in 6 months
Where
Online through Ohio BMV Online Services, or at a Driver Exam Station
Online testing
Yes, from 15 and a half (a supervising adult must be present if you're under 19)
Test languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, Spanish and ASL
Hold your temps
At least 6 months
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 at night
Driver education
24 hours of class plus 8 hours of driving
Covers
Traffic laws and road signs

Ohio Temps Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Ohio temps test?

40 multiple-choice questions on traffic laws and road signs. You need 30 correct (75%) to pass.

Can you take the Ohio permit test online?

Yes. From age 15½, you can take the temps test online through Ohio BMV Online Services. Applicants who are 15½ but younger than 19 must have a supervising adult present, and online attempts are limited to two in a six-month period.

How old do you have to be to get your temps in Ohio?

You must be at least 15½ years old.

What happens if you fail the Ohio temps test?

You must wait at least 24 hours before retesting.

What does "temps" mean?

It's short for your temporary instruction permit identification card (TIPIC), the learner's permit you get after passing the knowledge test.

Is this the same as the Ohio DMV test?

Yes. Ohio doesn't have a DMV. Driver testing is run by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

Who has to ride with you on temps?

Under 16: a parent, guardian or licensed driving instructor in the passenger seat. 16 and older: any valid licensed driver over 21, except from midnight to 6 a.m., when it must be a parent, guardian, custodian, or a licensed driver 21 or older named on a notarized BMV 2438.

What's on the Ohio driving test?

The BMV road test has two parts: driving and maneuverability. In the driving part, you stop and start, turn around and back up, make turns, use your turn signals, drive in the correct lane and keep a safe following distance. In the maneuverability part, you drive forward through a 9-by-20-foot box of markers, then back through it. Running over or knocking down a marker is an automatic fail. You take it after passing the temps test, which is what the practice tests on this page cover.

What do you need before the Ohio driving test if you're under 18?

Hold your temps for at least six months, complete driver education at a licensed driver training school (24 hours of classroom or online instruction plus 8 hours of driving), and log 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night, on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit. Then you can test for your probationary driver's license (see the BMV's teen licensing page).

How do you schedule the Ohio driving test?

Once you've met every requirement, including driver training, schedule a driving skills test online through Ohio BMV Online Services. Bring your temps and, if you're under 21, the completed BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit, plus a vehicle in good condition. It's inspected before the test begins.

What happens if you fail the Ohio driving test?

If you're under 21, you must wait two days before retesting. If you're 21 or older and fail your first attempt at the maneuverability or road portion, you must take an abbreviated adult driver training course before your second attempt.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Ohio BMV teen licensing page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.