what age can you get drivers permit in ohio
First Time Drivers. Under Ohio BMV guidelines, you must be 15 Â½ years old before you can apply for a learners permit. All applicants are required pass a written exam and vision test, plus enrolled in an approved driver education course in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold the learners permit for 6 months from the issue date and log 50 hours (including 10 at night) of driving time prior to applying for a driver license.