Practice blood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication: 24 questions based on the Ohio Driver Manual, Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, 10 of them on Ohio's own rules.
It stays in place
The suspension starts immediately and stands even if you are ultimately acquitted of the charge.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Administrative License Suspension
It is suspended for at least six months
The Ohio BMV says the license is suspended for at least six months for alcohol-related convictions.
Source: Ohio BMV website, Temporary Permit / Probationary Driver Licensing; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 12: Purchase Your Driver License, Class D Operator's License
Yes, this counts as physical control
"Physical control" means being in the driver's position with the ignition key or device in your possession. Ohio bars this while under the influence.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.194, Having physical control of vehicle while under the influence
.04% or higher
The manual lists .08% at any age, .04% for commercial drivers and .02% under age 21.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Alcohol and the Law
Three months (90 days)
A first test over the limit brings 90 days. The period grows with prior OVI or drug convictions in the past 10 years.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Alcohol and Drug Penalties
Three months to two years
The driver may also need a remedial course, reinstatement fees and a new Driver License examination.
0.02 percent
For a driver under 21, Ohio treats a concentration from 0.02 percent up to below 0.08 percent in whole blood as a violation.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.19, Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs - OVI; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Alcohol and the Law
6 points
A conviction under this rule brings 6 points. The under-21 alcohol violation brings 4 points.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4510.036, Records of bureau of motor vehicles - points assessed; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Point Assessment on Driver License
One year
The suspension for a refusal is class C, which lasts one year. A person with recent refusals or OVI convictions faces a longer period.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.191, Implied consent; Ohio Revised Code, Section 4510.02, Definite periods of suspension - suspension classes; Ohio Driver Manual, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties, Alcohol and Drug Penalties
One to three years
The court imposes a definite suspension of one to three years. Limited or interlock privileges may be available.
Source: Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.19, Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs - OVI
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Ohio Driver Manual, Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.