A 17-year-old applies for an Ohio motorcycle temporary instruction permit. Who must sign the application under ORC 4507.07?ORC 4507.07(A)
A 30-year-old is riding in Ohio on a motorcycle temporary instruction permit. Does Ohio law require a helmet?ORC 4511.53(C)(3)(a)
A new Ohio resident holds a valid motorcycle endorsement from another recognized state. Which test must that rider still pass under ORC 4507.05(D)?ORC 4507.05(D)
An Ohio applicant completed the basic course of the motorcycle safety and education program. To skip the on-cycle demonstration, the course must have been completed within the preceding:ORC 4507.11(B)(1)
An Ohio applicant under 18 wants a motorcycle endorsement. What must the applicant present under ORC 4507.21(G)?ORC 4507.21(G)
An Ohio applicant wants a motorcycle endorsement. Which vehicle may NOT be used for the skills demonstration?ORC 4507.11(A)(3)
An Ohio driver holds a valid driver's license but no motorcycle endorsement. Which of these may that driver operate under ORC 4507.03?ORC 4507.03(A)(4)
An Ohio motorcycle temporary instruction permit holder may not ride when lighted lights are required by ORC 4513.03(A)(1). What period is that?ORC 4511.53(C)(3)(b)
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Permits and the endorsement, continued
An Ohio resident has no driver's license and wants to ride only a motorcycle. What form does the motorcycle license take under ORC 4510.12?ORC 4510.12(A)(2)
An Ohio rider holds a valid motorcycle endorsement. What does ORC 4507.11(C) say about a motor scooter?ORC 4507.11(C)
Does an Ohio driver with a valid driver's license need a motorcycle endorsement to operate an autocycle?ORC 4507.03(A)(5)
How long does the "novice" designation stay in effect on an Ohio motorcycle endorsement?ORC 4507.13(A)(6)
How long is an Ohio temporary instruction permit for a motorcycle valid under ORC 4507.05(C)?ORC 4507.05(C)
In ORC 4507.01, Ohio's phrase "motorcycle operator's temporary instruction permit, license, or endorsement" also includes which document unless otherwise specified?ORC 4507.01(A)
May an Ohio rider on a motorcycle temporary instruction permit carry a passenger?ORC 4511.53(C)(3)(b)
Under ORC 4507.11, which of these is part of the Ohio examination for a motorcycle operator's endorsement?ORC 4507.11(A)(1)
Under ORC 4507.14, when may Ohio's registrar place restrictions on a motorcycle operator's endorsement?ORC 4507.14
What must an Ohio rider on a motorcycle temporary instruction permit keep in immediate possession while riding?ORC 4507.05(B)
Which new Ohio motorcycle endorsement displays the designation "novice"?ORC 4507.13(A)(6)
Which roads are closed to an Ohio rider on a motorcycle temporary instruction permit?ORC 4511.53(C)(3)(b)
Helmets, eye protection and equipment 23
A 16-year-old rides as a passenger behind an experienced 40-year-old Ohio operator. Must the passenger wear a helmet?ORC 4511.53(C)(1)
A 45-year-old rides as a passenger behind an Ohio operator whose endorsement says "novice". Must the passenger wear a helmet?ORC 4511.53(C)(1)
Does Ohio require a parking brake on a motorcycle?ORC 4513.20(A)(7)
Does Ohio require a windshield on a motorcycle?ORC 4513.24(A)
From where must the directional signals on an Ohio motorcycle be visible?ORC 4513.261(B)
How high may the handlebars rise on a motorcycle operated on an Ohio highway?ORC 4511.53(B)
How many headlights must a motorcycle carry in Ohio?ORC 4513.04(A)
How many stop lights must a motorcycle have when operated on an Ohio highway?ORC 4513.071(A)
May an Ohio motorcycle operator ride with earplugs in both ears?ORC 4511.84(C)
Ohio requires directional signals on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle manufactured or assembled on or after what date?ORC 4513.261(A)(2)
Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-17-04, how far down must a face shield cover the wearer's face to count as a protective eye device?OAC 4501-17-04
Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-17-04, ordinary spectacles count as a protective eye device on a motorcycle only if their lenses are made of:OAC 4501-17-04
Under ORC 4511.84, are speakers built into an Ohio rider's protective headgear "earphones"?ORC 4511.84(A)
What brake equipment does Ohio require on a motorcycle operated on a highway?ORC 4513.20(A)(2)
What material must an Ohio protective eye device be made of under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-17-04(F)?OAC 4501-17-04
What must every motorcycle muffler be equipped with in Ohio?ORC 4513.22(A)
What view must the mirror on an Ohio motorcycle give the operator?ORC 4513.23(A)
When does Ohio's helmet and eye protection rule NOT apply to a person operating an autocycle or cab-enclosed motorcycle?ORC 4511.53(C)(2)
When Ohio requires a motorcycle helmet, how must it be worn under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-17-01?OAC 4501-17-01
Which federal standard must a motorcycle helmet meet, at a minimum, under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-17-02?OAC 4501-17-02
Which item mounted on the motorcycle itself can count as a protective eye device under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-17-04?OAC 4501-17-04
Which licensed Ohio motorcycle operator must wear a helmet under ORC 4511.53(C)(1)?ORC 4511.53(C)(1)
Who must use safety glasses or another protective eye device on a motorcycle in Ohio?ORC 4511.53(C)(1)
Seats and passengers 8
An Ohio motorcycle is equipped with a seat instead of a saddle. How must a person ride on it?ORC 4511.53(B)
How many people may an Ohio motorcycle carry at one time?ORC 4511.53(B)
How must a person sit on an Ohio motorcycle that is equipped with a saddle?ORC 4511.53(B)
May the operator of a motorized bicycle (moped) carry another person in Ohio?ORC 4511.521(D)
ORC 4511.53(D) protects carrying a child in a firmly attached child seat or trailer in Ohio. Which vehicles does it name?ORC 4511.53(D)
What does ORC 4511.51(C) say about hanging onto the outside of a moving motor vehicle on an Ohio roadway?ORC 4511.51(C)
Where may the operator of a motorcycle ride under ORC 4511.53(B) in Ohio?ORC 4511.53(B)
Where must a motorcycle passenger ride in Ohio?ORC 4511.53(B)
Lane sharing, signals and parking 9
A 1965 motorcycle in Ohio has no signal lamps. How does ORC 4511.40 have the rider signal a right turn by hand?ORC 4511.40(A)
An Ohio motorcycle is backed into a parking space parallel to the road. Which way may it face?ORC 4511.69(C)(2)
How many motorcycles may ride abreast in a single lane on an Ohio roadway?ORC 4511.55(B)
How many motorcycles may share one parallel parking space in Ohio under ORC 4511.69(C)(2)?ORC 4511.69(C)(2)
May an Ohio motorcycle operator back into an angled parking space so the motorcycle faces against the direction of travel?ORC 4511.69(C)(1)
Ohio's ORC 4511.40(B) allows a right turn signal with the right arm held out horizontally. Who may use it?ORC 4511.40(B)
ORC 4511.132 treats an Ohio traffic signal as malfunctioning when a vehicle detector fails to sense the vehicle. Which vehicles does that clause name?ORC 4511.132(A)
Under ORC 4511.251, what does Ohio call riding a motorcycle with the front wheel raised off the ground on a public road?ORC 4511.251(A)
Where does Ohio's two-abreast limit for motorcycles NOT apply under ORC 4511.55(B)?ORC 4511.55(B)
Scooters, mopeds and autocycles 18
An Ohio motor-driven cycle or motor scooter may not be operated on a street with a speed limit greater than:ORC 4511.214(B)(3)
At what ages may Ohio issue a temporary instruction permit to operate a motorized bicycle under ORC 4507.05(B)?ORC 4507.05(B)
Besides a seat for the driver, what does Ohio's definition of a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter require for the driver's feet?ORC 4501.01(YY)
For Ohio's traffic laws in Chapter 4511, which of these counts as a "motorcycle"?ORC 4511.01(C)
How far must the horn on an Ohio moped be audible under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-23-15?OAC 4501-23-15
How high may any part of an Ohio moped's handlebar sit above the rider's part of the seat under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-23-07?OAC 4501-23-07
In Ohio's definition of "motorcycle" (ORC 4501.01), what is the largest number of wheels in contact with the ground?ORC 4501.01(ZZ)
Is an electric bicycle a "motorized bicycle" or moped under Ohio's ORC 4501.01(L)?ORC 4501.01(L)
May an Ohio motor scooter cross a highway posted above 45 mph?ORC 4511.214(C)(2)
What is the greatest width allowed for an Ohio moped under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-23-16?OAC 4501-23-16
What is the largest helper motor a vehicle may have and still be a "motorized bicycle" or moped in Ohio?ORC 4501.01(L)
What is the top speed on a level surface for a vehicle to count as a moped under Ohio's ORC 4501.01(L)?ORC 4501.01(L)
What license does a 14-year-old or 15-year-old need to operate a moped in Ohio?ORC 4511.521(A)(1)
What piston displacement makes a vehicle a "motor-driven cycle or motor scooter" under Ohio's ORC 4501.01?ORC 4501.01(YY)
What separates a "cab-enclosed motorcycle" from a "motorcycle" in Ohio's ORC 4501.01?ORC 4501.01(AAA)
Where on the roadway must an Ohio moped be operated when practicable?ORC 4511.521(A)(4)
Which equipment makes a three-wheeled motorcycle an "autocycle" under Ohio's ORC 4501.01?ORC 4501.01(CCC)
Which Ohio moped operators must wear a helmet with the chin strap fastened?ORC 4511.521(A)(3)
Alcohol and insurance 2
Ohio's impaired driving statute, ORC 4511.19(A)(1), applies to a person who operates what?ORC 4511.19(A)(1)
What must an Ohio motorcycle operator maintain throughout the registration period under ORC 4509.101?ORC 4509.101(A)(1)
How this list was compiled: Written from the Ohio Revised Code, Title 45, at https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/title-45, and the Ohio Administrative Code, chapters 4501-17 and 4501-23, at https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-4501-17 and https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-4501-23, checked 2026-09-18. Each question names its section and links to it. Exam facts on the page come from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-mo-motorcycle.aspx, checked 2026-09-18: a minimum age of 15 years 6 months, a knowledge test and vision screening, 60 days to buy the permit after passing, a 24-hour wait after a failed knowledge test, and a one-year permit. It publishes no question count, pass mark or time limit for the motorcycle knowledge test, so none is given here. Licence: Own work. Questions, answer choices and explanations were written for this site from the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code text; nothing is copied from the Ohio Motorcycle Operator's Manual, the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or another practice test.
How it works
Ohio hands a new rider two documents, the temporary instruction permit and its identification card, and ORC 4511.53 sets the limits: a helmet at any age, no riding after sunset, no passenger, no limited access highway. This unofficial Ohio motorcycle permit practice test asks 80 questions on that law. Sections checked September 2026.
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Helmets, the novice year and shared parking
ORC 4511.53 wants eye protection on every rider and passenger, but a helmet only under 18, on a permit, or in the "novice" year ORC 4507.13 gives first-time adult riders. ORC 4511.69 lets two motorcycles share a parallel parking space, facing any direction.
What the BMV publishes about the test
The Ohio BMV motorcycle permit test is a knowledge test with a vision screening, taken at a driver exam station. The BMV says adults holding an Ohio license may take it online. Its motorcycle page, opened September 2026, gives no question count or pass mark, so Exam mode here asks 25, this site's length, with no pass line.
Press Exam mode under the question, then Start the exam. Marks come at the end. Press Missed to retry wrong answers until you get them right. Clear my progress, pressed twice, wipes all scores and saved questions on this device.
A moped stops at 50 cc and 20 mph. A motor scooter runs 50 to 100 cc and stays off streets posted above 45 mph.
A plain driver's license is enough for some machines: ORC 4507.03 covers an autocycle, a cab-enclosed motorcycle and a three-wheeler of 50 cc or less.
Questions and answers
Do adults have to wear a motorcycle helmet in Ohio?
Some do. ORC 4511.53(C)(1) requires a helmet for an operator under 18 and for one whose endorsement reads "novice", which ORC 4507.13 prints for one year on a first-time rider of 18 or older. That operator's passenger wears one too, as does any passenger under 18. Every permit holder wears one at any age.
How do I get a motorcycle permit in Ohio?
ORC 4507.05 has the registrar issue the permit and its identification card after the ORC 4507.11 examination on motor vehicle laws, traffic control devices and physical fitness. The BMV sets the minimum age at 15 years 6 months. Under 18, a parent or guardian signs the application under ORC 4507.07. The permit lasts one year.
Did the Ohio BMV write this motorcycle practice test?
It did not. This is not a government website, has no tie to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and has never seen the bureau's questions. Each sample question comes from the Revised Code or the Administrative Code. None comes from the Motorcycle Operator's Manual, which the BMV names as study material. Read it too.