Questions and answers

Under 18, first license: the teen course. Aged 18–20, first license: the under-21 course (the same 24 h + 8 h Class D course). On a Limited Term permit (visa or other temporary status), any age: the Limited Term course. Aged 21 or older, applying for your first license, and failed your first road or maneuverability test: the abbreviated adult course, unless you finished driver training in the 12 months before.

Source: OTSO: parents and teens (opens in a new tab), OTSO: under 21 driver training (opens in a new tab), OTSO: Limited Term licenses (opens in a new tab), OTSO: adult drivers (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

Ohio lets you start the class at 15 years 5 months. Driving lessons start once you have your temporary permit (TIPIC), which Ohio issues from 15 years 6 months.

Source: OTSO: parents and teens (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor. It's the same course for teens, for 18–20 year olds and for Limited Term drivers. On top of the course, Ohio requires 50 hours of practice driving, at least 10 at night, recorded on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit.

Source: OTSO: parents and teens (opens in a new tab), OTSO: under 21 driver training (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

Ohio requires it if you're 21 or older, applying for your first license, and fail your first attempt at the maneuverability or road test, unless you finished a driver training course in the 12 months before. It's a 4-hour class (online or in person), then either 4 hours behind the wheel with a licensed instructor, or 24 hours of practice with a licensed driver aged 21 or older recorded on the BMV 5789 affidavit.

Source: OTSO: adult drivers (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

Under 21: wait two days, then retest. 21 or older on your first license: complete the abbreviated adult course before your second attempt, unless you finished driver training in the 12 months before.

Source: Ohio BMV: new driver licenses and testing (opens in a new tab), OTSO: adult drivers (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.

Two parts: a road test (starting, stopping, turns, signals, lane position, following distance, backing up) and a maneuverability test, where you drive forward through a 9 by 20 foot box of markers and then back through it. Knocking down or running over a marker is an automatic fail.

Source: Ohio BMV: new driver licenses and testing (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.

Your temporary permit (TIPIC), a vehicle in good condition (it's inspected before the test), your driver education certificate, and, if you're under 21 or on a Limited Term permit, your completed BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit. Need a car? Rent ours for test day.

Source: Ohio BMV: new driver licenses and testing (opens in a new tab), OTSO: under 21 driver training (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.

Proof of your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number (if assigned), Ohio address and legal presence, such as your passport with visa or immigration documents. You also need the completed, notarized BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit. If you hold a current license from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea or Taiwan, Ohio exempts you from the course and practice hours.

Source: OTSO: Limited Term licenses (opens in a new tab), Ohio BMV: acceptable documents (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.

Yes. The class is available online and self-paced, and some courses also have an in-person option. All driving lessons are in the car with our instructors.

Most students finish the online class in 1–2 weeks. Driving lessons are usually done in 4–6 weeks, depending on your availability.

Yes. We offer pickup in Columbus and the surrounding areas. Add pickup when you book and we'll confirm your location.

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At your home, school or work anywhere in our pickup areas, or at our Dublin office. Choose the spot when you book and we'll confirm it.

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Yes. Ohio's driving school rules say we can't give you a lesson unless you have a valid temporary permit or license with you. Bring the card itself: the Ohio BMV says its Mobile ID doesn't replace it.

Source: Ohio Admin. Code 4501-7-10 (opens in a new tab), Ohio BMV: Mobile ID (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.

Every price is on our pricing page. The full Class D course is $550 for teens and $700 for 18–20 year olds. Payment plans are available for the full Class D course.

Yes. The Ohio Department of Public Safety licenses Right Route Driving School for Class D driver training (teens, 18–20 year olds and Limited Term) and for the abbreviated adult course, license 4366. You can find us on the state's lists of approved schools.

Source: Ohio's list of approved schools (opens in a new tab), Ohio's list of abbreviated adult schools (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.

Pick a package on our pricing page and book online, call us at (614) 973-8077, or visit our Dublin office.