FAQs

Is this the course to get my Ohio Driver's License?

Yes, this course satisfies the 24-hour classroom instruction requirement for getting a Driver Education Certificate, needed to obtain an Ohio Driver's License. Please note: Our course does not apply for the Abbreviated Adult Driver Training course.

Does this course expire?

Yes. Once you register, you will have 180 days to complete the course before it expires.

Is this the only thing I need to get a driver's license in Ohio?

In order to apply for your first driver's license, you will also need to complete eight hours of driver training with a certified instructor, and 50 hours (at least 10 at night) of behind-the-wheel training with a parent/guardian.

Is this the course to get my Ohio learner's permit?

You do not need to take a course to obtain a learner's permit, also known as a Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC). Our Permit Prep course can help prepare you for the written permit exam, and our Driver Education course satisfies the requirements for obtaining your first Ohio driver's license.

When will I receive my Certificate of Completion?

You will receive a digital certificate of completion by email within two days of completing the course. You will need to provide the certificate to your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.

My parent does not have a driver's license. Can I complete the 50 Hour Driving Practice requirement with him/her in the car?

The adult in the car must have a valid license.

My older sibling has a license — can I complete the 50 Hour Driving Practice requirement with him or her in the car?

The adult in the car must be at least 21 years of age. If your sibling has a license and is over 21, you may practice with him or her in the car.

Once I complete the course, and the 8-hour and 50-hour driving training requirements, can I get my license?

Once you've completed all of your training and practice requirements, you will need to go to a BMV location with a Driver Exam Station and pass a vision exam, written exam and the two-part road test in order to apply for your Ohio driver's license.

Does the BMV take walk-ins?

It is best to make an appointment so that you don't end up waiting a long time. Appointments can be made on the Ohio BMV website.

I wear glasses and/or contacts, am I going to fail the vision exam?

You can wear corrective lenses during the exam if you need them, and it will be noted on your license that you must wear corrective lenses while driving.

How does the Ohio BMV know that I completed the 50 hours of driving practice with an adult?

The adult who oversaw your driving practice must fill out a Fifty-Hour Affidavit. Falsifying this document is punishable by fine and/or jail time. It is in your best interest to practice as much as possible with a responsible adult in the car, so it is not advisable to falsify your driving practice time. Chances are you will not pass the road test without adequate practice as well.

Once I meet all the requirements, will my driver's license be the same as any other adult's?

Ohio residents who are at least 16 years old can apply for their probationary licenses, which come with some restrictions.

Once I get my license, can I start driving all my friends around?

Drivers 16 years of age can only drive with one person under the age of 21 who is not a family member in the vehicle. Once you are 17 this rule no longer applies.

Who is considered a "family member" and can be in the car with me?

The state of Ohio considers the following to be family members: parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, parent-in-laws, sibling-in-laws, stepparents, stepsiblings, half-siblings, spouses, children and stepchildren.

Can I drive any time of day once I get my license?

Drivers who are 16 years of age cannot drive between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed adult who is a parent, guardian, custodian or is listed on a notarized form BMV 2438. Drivers who are 17 years of age cannot drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., unless accompanied one of those adults. Exceptions apply for minors who are driving to/from school or work.

What happens if I get a ticket with a probationary license?

If you are given a ticket for a moving violation within six months of earning your license, you will no longer be allowed to drive without a licensed adult in the car for a six-month period, or until you turn 17 (whichever comes first). Other traffic infractions or drinking-related offenses can come with harsher penalties.