Get Your Ohio Teen Driver Temporary Instruction Permit

What are the requirements to obtain your Ohio Drivers Learners Permit?

In order to apply for your drivers license in Ohio you must first obtain your learners permit or “Temporary Instruction Permit”.  It is required for all new drivers to start with a learners permit before applying for a drivers license. This allows the student to get acclimated with driving on the road and in real-world situations.

How old can you be to get your Ohio learners permit?

A student can take the temporary instruction permit knowledge and vision test at age 15 years and six months.

What does a student need to bring to the BMV to apply for a Ohio learners permit?

For drivers under 18 years of age and at least age 15 years and 6 months, they must show they take a state approved drivers education course. Upon application they must be able to provide their full legal name, date of birth, and social security number. If a social security number or birth certificate is not available they must provide other legal identification before proceeding.

What do I need to do to get the Ohio learners permit?

First, the applicant must pass a knowledge based exam along with a vision test before driving instruction is available to them. This is a 40 question multiple choice test that they must score a 75% or higher to pass. The test is divided into two sections at 20 questions a piece. If they do fail the test they must wait 24 hours before retaking the test. There is no limit as to how many times an applicant can take this test.

Are there driving restrictions with a Ohio learners permit?

If a student has gained their learners permit and is under the age of 16 they must have a legal guardian, parent, or licensed driving instructor in the car when driving. If the student is over the age of 16 they can drive with any licensed driver over the age of 21 except during the hours of midnight to 6:00AM.

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