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OH Permit Practice Test
Practice the Ohio knowledge test the way it is actually given: 40 questions, 75 percent to pass. Every question has a plain English explanation and narrated audio. 214 questions in the bank, free, no account required.
The real Ohio knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains the full free 214 question study bank, with an explanation after each answer. Use the numbered 20 question tests below when you want a fixed study session.
The real Ohio knowledge test: 40 multiple-choice questions about motor vehicle regulations and traffic signs; passing score Applicants must answer 75 percent of the questions correctly to pass (official source). This practice bank has 214 questions.
214-question bank · Sign images & explanations · Free
Real exam format: 40 questions, 30 correct to pass.
Start here
Run 20 questions to warm up.
Find your gaps
Diagnose weak topics and retry what you've missed.
Simulate the real thing
Practice under graded exam conditions or run the whole bank.
Practice one topic
Drill a single topic, up to 20 questions with explanations.
Random draw and answer order every attempt. Scored against the real test's pass mark: 30 of 40 correct.
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See facts and key topics for Ohio DMV (minimum age, fees, wait times, question counts by topic) before you start, or print it to bring with you on test day.
Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 15 short free lessons with the key rules, the exact numbers, and 3 check questions each, all quoted from the Ohio manual.
How to use this OH practice test
- Take the 40 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
- Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
- Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, which is what the examiners use.
- When you pass three sets in a row at 75 percent or better, book the real test.
Want to focus on signs? Take the Ohio road sign practice test with pictures.
Prefer to review before you test? Study every Ohio question as a flashcard.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Ohio practice bank?
This free page contains the full 214 question bank. The numbered tests each contain 20 fixed questions.
How does this practice test relate to the real Ohio test?
The real test facts are shown above from the official source. This page is an educational practice bank and is separate from the DMV test.
Can I use the Ohio practice test for free?
Yes. The practice questions, explanations, and numbered tests are free to use with no account required.
Last verified 2026-09-05 against the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, which sets the real exam at 40 questions and 30 correct to pass.
All 40 questions, OH exam length
Every question below comes from the Ohio question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.
1. If a railroad crossing has a stop sign posted with the crossbuck, what must drivers do?
- Stop only if a gate is descending
- Stop before proceeding
- Continue after sounding the horn
- Cross without stopping if no train is visible
Show answer
Stop before proceeding. At some railroad crossings, a stop sign is posted with the warning signs. Full explanation in Test 1
2. What does the five-sided school sign warn drivers to expect?
- A hospital entrance where