Getting a Ohio Drivers Lisense, HELP (Hamilton: insurance, how much, school)

[whirlwind]

Hi , I am from PA, and moving to Ohio July 20, and per my insurance have 30 days to get DL and Car registered etc., I know I have to take a vision and written test, I have been driving 35 years, and I am so nervous about the written test, what if I fail???? how many times can I take it????what does the vision test consist of????HELP

[rrtechno]

Check out :: OHIO BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES :: which has links on the right side to information about new Ohio residents, Ohio traffic laws, and even a sample of the type of question you will find on the written test. As for the vision test, this is done at a machine at the deputy registrars office and determines if you are going to be required to wear corrective lenses if you have them. It also checks your peripheral vision at the same time. I think the last time I took mine, it took about a minute or two to finish that part.

[Ohiogirl81]

Whirlwind, the written test isn't a big deal. The grading is generous. From what I recall -- although I took the test 25 years ago, and have killed a few brain cells since then -- the questions are pretty straightforward and common sense. They'll give you a book to study up. The only thing I remember tripping me up were the speed limit questions -- at the time, Pennsylvania's speed limit was "55 mph unless otherwise posted," while Ohio had a bunch of rules about speed limits, like it's 35 mph on Tuesdays, 45 mph when the moon is in the seventh house, etc. OK, I'm kidding, but the speed limit rules weren't as simple as Pa.'s, and I failed all the speed limit questions. They gave me the license in spite of that, LOL.

[M TYPE X]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

Whirlwind, the written test isn't a big deal. The grading is generous. From what I recall -- although I took the test 25 years ago, and have killed a few brain cells since then -- the questions are pretty straightforward and common sense. They'll give you a book to study up. The only thing I remember tripping me up were the speed limit questions -- at the time, Pennsylvania's speed limit was "55 mph unless otherwise posted," while Ohio had a bunch of rules about speed limits, like it's 35 mph on Tuesdays, 45 mph when the moon is in the seventh house, etc. OK, I'm kidding, but the speed limit rules weren't as simple as Pa.'s, and I failed all the speed limit questions. They gave me the license in spite of that, LOL.

That's so they can pull you over and take your wallet! LOL. Ohio.

[nlschr0]

My husband and I actually took it a few years ago when we moved to Ohio. The vision test was straightforward - look into a machine and tell them what you see, and identify flashing lights in your peripheral vision. If you have good eyesight, no problem. If not, bring your glasses/contacts to use for the test and at worst you will get a note on your license that says you are required to use your glasses/contacts when driving.

The written test was mostly straightforward. Ours was done on computer, with a series of randomly generated, multiple-choice questions. Neither my husband nor I studied the OH driver's manual, and for the most part we were ok. They did like to throw in one or two odd, not-so-obvious questions that we had to guess to answer. For instance - which of the following classes of commercial vehicles is NOT required to stop at all railroad crossings? Or, if you insert a penny into the tread of your tires, how much should be visible for the tires to be legally safe? Or, in Ohio, u-turns are legal under which of the following circumstances? The answers are all in the driver's manual, so if you're nervous just pick up a free copy at the BMV and study it for a few days. However, we both passed easily just with our knowledge from previous driving - the few oddball questions that we missed weren't enough to fail us. You will be in a room of mostly teenagers trying to get their first learner's permit.

[South Range Family]

One guaranteed question is, What is the legal blood alcohol level to be charged with drunk driving? (.08) The school speed limits are different than Pa. Get the book, do a little reading. You'll be surprised at how much you forgot.

[scirocco22]

Here's the Driver's Manual if you want to study up a bit before you take the test:

http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/pdf_forms/HSY-7607.pdf

[citybythebay]

Whirlwind, the written test isn't a big deal. The grading is generous. From what I recall -- although I took the test 25 years ago, and have killed a few brain cells since then -- the questions are pretty straightforward and common sense. They'll give you a book to study up. The only thing I remember tripping me up were the speed limit questions -- at the time, Pennsylvania's speed limit was "55 mph unless otherwise posted," while Ohio had a bunch of rules about speed limits, like it's 35 mph on Tuesdays, 45 mph when the moon is in the seventh house, etc. OK, I'm kidding, but the speed limit rules weren't as simple as Pa.'s, and I failed all the speed limit questions. They gave me the license in spite of that, LOL

That's so they can pull you over and take your wallet! LOL. Ohio.

Well, c'mon you guys...don't you know what Ohio, stands for???

Our Hand Is Out....LOL...


Carry on!....


Oh, and I wouldn't worry about the Ohio test...try moving to California and take their written test....they have a 'sign' and 'law' for everything!

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by citybythebay

Well, c'mon you guys...don't you know what Ohio, stands for???

Our Hand Is Out....LOL...


Carry on!....

That's definitely the motto of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department.