OH DMV Teen and New Driver Programs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age to apply for an Ohio Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC)?
- 15 years and 6 months (Correct answer)
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 14 years
Correct answer: 15 years and 6 months
Ohio allows teens to apply for a TIPIC at age 15 and 6 months, letting them begin supervised driving practice well before turning 16.
Question 2: Which knowledge test must an Ohio teen pass to receive a TIPIC?
- A written test on traffic laws and road signs (Correct answer)
- A vision test only
- A road skills test
- Both a written test and road skills test
Correct answer: A written test on traffic laws and road signs
To receive a TIPIC, Ohio teens must pass a written knowledge test covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.
Question 3: In Ohio, who may supervise a TIPIC holder while they practice driving?
- A licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and sits in the front seat (Correct answer)
- Any licensed driver over 18
- A parent only, regardless of age
- A certified driving instructor only
Correct answer: A licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and sits in the front seat
Ohio requires that a TIPIC holder be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and seated in the front passenger seat.
Question 4: What is the nighttime driving restriction for Ohio drivers with a probationary license who are under 17?
- No driving between midnight and 6 AM without an adult (Correct answer)
- No driving after 11 PM without an adult
- No nighttime driving at all
- No driving after 10 PM without an adult
Correct answer: No driving between midnight and 6 AM without an adult
Ohio probationary drivers under 17 may not drive between midnight and 6 AM unless accompanied by a licensed adult in the vehicle.
Question 5: How many points on their Ohio driving record causes a teen probationary driver's license to be suspended?
- 6 points within 2 years (Correct answer)
- 12 points within 2 years
- 4 points within 2 years
- 8 points within 2 years
Correct answer: 6 points within 2 years
Ohio suspends a probationary driver's license after accumulating 6 points within a 2-year period, half the threshold for adult drivers.
Question 6: What driving education requirement helps Ohio teens earn a TIPIC?
- Completing an approved driver education course waives no requirements but is recommended
- Completing an approved course reduces the required practice hours from 50 to 40 (Correct answer)
- An approved course is mandatory before receiving a TIPIC
- An approved course is required only for teens with prior violations
Correct answer: Completing an approved course reduces the required practice hours from 50 to 40
Ohio teens who complete an approved driver education course may have their required supervised practice hours reduced from 50 to 40 hours.
OH DMV Teen and New Driver Programs 1
What is the minimum age to apply for an Ohio Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC)?