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Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test practice

Written knowledge test for a motorcycle permit or license. The Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test is run by the BMV. It has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass.

Motorcycle Permit Test at a glance

75%to pass
40
Questions
30
Correct to pass
15½
Minimum age

Good to know

A separate motorcycle or motor scooter knowledge test is required for the TIPIC. You must wait at least 24 hours before retesting.

Source: bmv.ohio.gov. Rules change, so check before your test.

What you'll study

The app's roadmap for this test: 63 short lessons and 507 practice questions, in 5 steps.

  1. 1

    Road Signs & Signals

    Free20 lessons

    Signs, signals and road markings.

    • Regulatory Signs 1
    • Regulatory Signs 2
    • Regulatory Signs 3
    • Regulatory Signs 4
    • Warning Signs 1
    • Warning Signs 2
    • Warning Signs 3
    • Traffic Signals & Lane Controls 1
    • +12 more
  2. 2

    Protective Gear & Passenger

    4 lessons

    Helmets, riding gear and passengers.

    • Helmets & Clothing
    • Carrying Passengers & Cargo 1
    • Carrying Passengers & Cargo 2
    • Mixed practice
  3. 3

    Riding Technique

    14 lessons

    Controls, turning, braking and lane position.

    • Starting, Shifting & Controls 1
    • Starting, Shifting & Controls 2
    • Starting, Shifting & Controls 3
    • Turning & Curves 1
    • Turning & Curves 2
    • Turning & Curves 3
    • Lane Position & Formation 1
    • Lane Position & Formation 2
    • +6 more
  4. 4

    Safety & Hazards

    14 lessons

    Hazards, road conditions and emergencies.

    • Visibility & Being Seen 1
    • Visibility & Being Seen 2
    • Intersections & Traffic 1
    • Intersections & Traffic 2
    • Intersections & Traffic 3
    • Braking 1
    • Braking 2
    • Braking 3
    • +6 more
  5. 5

    Alcohol, Laws & Licensing

    11 lessons

    Impairment, traffic laws and your license.

    • License & Permit Requirements
    • Traffic Rules & Parking
    • Insurance & Registration
    • DUI & Impairment 1
    • DUI & Impairment 2
    • DUI & Impairment 3
    • DUI & Impairment 4
    • DUI & Impairment 5
    • +3 more

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test?

The Motorcycle Permit Test has 40 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test?

You need 30 out of 40 correct (75%).

How old do you have to be to take the Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15½. A separate motorcycle or motor scooter knowledge test is required for the TIPIC. You must wait at least 24 hours before retesting.

What's the best way to practice for the Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test?

Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

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