OHIO EXCLUSIVE: This is meant to help Ohio students find a driving school so that they can get additional behind the wheel training. Summary of the Ohio State Requirements
Ohio Abbreviated Adult Course
Adults who failed their road test or maneuverability test at the BMV are required to complete the
Ohio Abbreviated Adult Course and behind-the-wheel practice before taking the test again.
- 4 hours of driving practice with a licensed driving instructor at a local driving school OR 24 hours of driving practice with any licensed driver 21 or older.
Ohio Teen Driver's Ed
- 8 hours of driving practice with a licensed driving instructor at a local driving school
- AND 50 hours of driving with my parent or guardian

Important Notes:
- You must be at least 15 years and 5 months in order to take the Driver’s Ed Course.
- At 15 years and 6 months, you can get a temporary permit from the BMV.
- You will get a Certificate of Completion once you complete the course and will need to give that to the instructor at your driving school before you can start any behind-the-wheel training.
- To show proof of 50 hours of driving with a parent or guardian, you will need the Fifty Hour Affidavit. You can go here to download and out the affidavit.
Here are some local driving schools that we've heard good things about.