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Driving in Ohio


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Example:

Source:
http://www.riddelllaw.com/ohiopoints-license-suspension/

If you will be in the U.S.
longer than six
month and intend to
drive, you are
required to get an
Ohio driver’s license,
regardless of
whether you have an
International Driver’s
License.


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Things needed for Ohio State driver license
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1. passport
2. Valid Visa
3. I-20
4. I-90
5. Proof of address (rental contract, bank
statement, utility bill, etc.)


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• You need to pass a written test. Read “The
Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Law”
• If you pass the written test, you receive a
temporary driver’s license. This requires you
to have a licensed driver with you when
driving.
• Schedule a road test at one of the testing
centers. If you pass the road test you will get
an Ohio driver’s license.


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Things to do in Obtaining a driver license
• When scheduling your road test, choose a Bureau of Motor
Vehicles (BMV) Office you would like to take test at. You will
want to choose that close to where you live.
• The BMV offices that close to UA
1. License Agency # 1 – BMV
686 Wolf Ledges Parkway
Akron, OH 4431
330-434-3134
2. License Agency # 2 – BMV
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH, 44310
330-630-7245


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• You’ll need to make an appointment for your
driving tests. You may do make an
appointment through the driver exam station
or by going online. Please click here for
detailed information.


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On the Test-Day, you’ll be ready to:
• Show two acceptable proof of identification
documents, one of which contains your Social
Security number (see the list above). If you don’t
have a SSN, have your passport and I-20 with you.
• Complete an application
• Take a vision test.
• Have either your parent or guardian with you to
sign the paperwork (if you’re younger than 18)
• Pay any applicable fees. (prepare cash ahead)


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• You will have to take
two tests during the
appointmentManeuverability Test
and Road Test.
Maneuverability test
is to test your skills
on parking a car. The
road test is to test
your skill on driving
in local areas.


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Once You Pass:

If you pass the test, you’ll be
given a completion certificate
from your examiner. Within
60 days take that to a license
agency, where you’ll be
issued your license on the
spot. (You should do this
ASAP). Your license fee will
vary depending on your
situation.


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If You Fail:
If you don’t pass both the maneuverability and
road tests, you’ll have to wait seven days
before trying it again. You’ll only have to take
the test you failed. If you fail a test four times,
you’ll have to wait six months and then begin
the application process over by getting your
driver’s permit.


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Things to know about driving in Ohio
• You are required by law to carry automobile
insurance. See the telephone book yellow
pages under “Insurance” for insurance agents
who can tell you a policy. Policies range from
$600-$1200 per year.
• Seat belt use is mandatory.


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• It is illegal to drive without a valid driver’s
license, proof of automobile insurance, proof
of the car’s registration, and valid license
plates.
• It is required by law that children who are
under the age of four or who weigh less than
40 pounds must be secured in an approved,
properly-used child safety seat. Car seats cost
about $40 - $ 120


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Be a Good Driver