BMV BMV Licensing Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often must an Ohio driver's license typically be renewed?
- Every 2 years
- Every 4 years (Correct answer)
- Every 6 years
- Every 10 years
Correct answer: Every 4 years
Ohio driver's licenses are generally valid for four years.
Question 2: What must a new Ohio resident do with an out-of-state license?
- Keep it indefinitely
- Transfer to an Ohio license within 30 days (Correct answer)
- Renew it in the old state
- Surrender it to police
Correct answer: Transfer to an Ohio license within 30 days
New residents must obtain an Ohio license within 30 days of establishing residency.
Question 3: Which test is NOT part of the standard licensing process for a new driver?
- Vision screening
- Knowledge (written) test
- Skills (road) test
- Credit check (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Credit check
A credit check is never part of driver licensing.
Question 4: What is the passing threshold commonly required on the BMV knowledge test?
- 50%
- 60%
- 75% (Correct answer)
- 90%
Correct answer: 75%
Most BMV knowledge tests require about 75% correct to pass.
Question 5: If a vision screening indicates a problem, what may the BMV require?
- A statement from an eye doctor (Correct answer)
- A new birth certificate
- Retaking the road test only
- A fingerprint scan
Correct answer: A statement from an eye doctor
The BMV may require an eye specialist's report before issuing a license.
Question 6: A restriction code on a license indicating 'corrective lenses' means the driver must:
- Only drive during daylight
- Wear glasses or contacts while driving (Correct answer)
- Have a passenger present
- Drive automatic vehicles only
Correct answer: Wear glasses or contacts while driving
The corrective lenses restriction requires glasses or contacts while driving.
Question 7: Which agency issues driver's licenses in Ohio?
- DMV
- BMV (Correct answer)
- DPS Police Division
- Secretary of State
Correct answer: BMV
Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) issues driver's licenses.
BMV BMV Licensing Requirements 3
How often must an Ohio driver's license typically be renewed?