OH DMV Teen and New Driver Programs 1

Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for an Ohio Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC)?

Accepted Answer

15 years and 6 months

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A written test on traffic laws and road signs

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and sits in the front seat

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No driving between midnight and 6 AM without an adult

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

6 points within 2 years

Answer

Ohio suspends a probationary driver's license after accumulating 6 points within a 2-year period, half the threshold for adult drivers.

OH DMV - Ohio Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test