DMV Master · Free Cheat Sheet
Ohio DMV — 2026
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
OH
Updated: April 28, 2026
Test Format
40
Total questions
75%
Passing score
30/40
Min. correct
20 road rules + 20 road signs (each scored separately)
Eligibility & Fees
| Permit age | 15.5 |
| License age | 16 (with restrictions) / 18 (full) |
| Permit fee | $25.75 |
| License fee | $25 (4-year) |
| Permit holding period | 6 months minimum (under 18) |
| Supervised hours | 50 hours total (10 at night) — under 18 |
⚠ Memorize this — Ohio-specific
Two-section exam: must pass both road rules AND road signs sections independently with 75% each.
💡 Pro tip
Study road signs as its own section — a weak signs score alone can fail you.
Top 5 Questions to Know
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1. The Ohio BMV written test has 40 questions split into road-rules and road-signs sections. To pass, you must:
Answer: Score at least 15 of 20 (75%) on EACH section independently.
Ohio's written exam is unusual in splitting into two independently-graded sections: 20 road-rules questions and 20 road-signs questions. You must pass EACH section with at least 15 correct out of 20 (...
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2. A flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection in Ohio means:
Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution.
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution — yield to cross traffic and pedestrians as needed. A flashing red light means stop completely, then proceed when safe (equivalent to a...
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3. What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
Answer: Your lane will end ahead
A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.
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4. What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?
Answer: Bridge height is limited ahead
A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.
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5. What does this sign indicate?
Answer: Come to a complete stop
A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test
- ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
- ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
- ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
- ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
- ✗ Improper lane changes