Teen Drivers Ed, Ages 15½–17
Drivers ed for Columbus teens
The full Ohio course for new drivers under 18: a 24-hour class online at your own pace, then 8 hours in the car with a licensed instructor who picks you up in our pickup areas. The full course is $550.
Who it's for
- Ohio teens getting a first license before they turn 18.
- Ohio lets you start the class at 15 years 5 months. Your temporary permit (TIPIC) comes at 15 years 6 months, after the BMV knowledge test and a vision screening.
- Driving lessons start after the class, with your permit in the car. Ohio's driving school rules require both.
- A parent or guardian books for a student under 18, and co-signs for the permit at the deputy registrar.
Checked by Right Route, an Ohio-licensed driving school, on November 1, 2026.
The route
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Finish the 24-hour class
Online, self-paced, on a phone or computer. Most students finish in 1 to 2 weeks. We enroll you in the class on the call or text that confirms your package.
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Get your permit
From 15 years 6 months: pass the 40-question knowledge test (75 percent to pass) and a vision screening, then buy the TIPIC at a deputy registrar within 60 days, with a parent along to co-sign.
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Drive 8 hours with us
Four 2-hour lessons with a licensed instructor, usually spread over 4 to 6 weeks; the state allows no more than 3 hours of driving a day.
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Log 50 hours with your family
At least 10 of them at night, on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit, with the supervising adult's signature notarized. Hold the permit at least six months.
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Take the driving test
From 16, once the course, the hours and the six months are done: the road test and the maneuverability test. Bring the TIPIC, the completed 5791 and your driver education certificate; the car is inspected first. Need a car? Rent ours.
When and where
- Online class
- Starts as soon as we enroll you, any day of the week. Work through it at your own pace on a phone or computer.
- Driving lessons
- A parent or guardian picks the times online. Pickup at home, work or school (with a parent's OK) in our pickup areas; we confirm the address when you book.
Packages and prices
Book a lesson time online, and we'll call or text within 1 business day to confirm your package and payment. Payment plans are available for the full Class D course; call to set one up.
Most booked
24 h online class + 8 h behind the wheel
The full Ohio teen course: self-paced online class and 8 hours in the car with a licensed instructor.
$550
Book 24 h online class + 8 h behind the wheel (Teen Drivers Ed)(opens booking in a new tab)8 h behind the wheel
8 hours of private, in-car training with a licensed instructor.
Current offer: teens who book this package get the 24 h online class free.
$490
Book 8 h behind the wheel (Teen Drivers Ed)(opens booking in a new tab)24 h online class
State-approved, self-paced online class. Most students finish in 1–2 weeks.
$70
Book 24 h online class (Teen Drivers Ed)(opens booking in a new tab)
Common questions
How old do I have to be to start?
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.
How long does it take to finish?
Most students finish the online class in 1–2 weeks. Driving lessons are usually done in 4–6 weeks, depending on your availability.
Do I need my permit with me at driving lessons?
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.
How much does it cost? Do you offer payment plans?
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.
What do I bring to the driving test?
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.
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