Ohio Teen Driver Education (BMV-Approved, 25-Hour Online Course)
Ohio requires drivers under 18 to complete a licensed driver training course — 24 hours of classroom or online instruction plus 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a licensed instructor — before a probationary license is issued. This BMV-approved 25-hour online course satisfies the classroom instruction portion of that requirement for teens 15 years and 5 months and older. Study 24/7 at your own pace and prepare for the BMV permit test with free practice tests.
Who Is This Course For?
Ohio teens 15 years and 5 months and older who need to complete the BMV-required classroom driver education course as part of the state's Graduated Driver Licensing process before receiving a probationary license.
Course Overview
Ohio requires drivers under 18 to complete a licensed driver training course consisting of 24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a licensed instructor before a probationary license is issued. This BMV-approved 25-hour online course satisfies the classroom instruction portion of that requirement. You study anytime with a convenient 24/7 online course, learn at your own pace, and build the confidence you need to succeed.
To get started, you must be at least 15½ years old to apply for an Ohio Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC). You pass the BMV knowledge test — 40 multiple-choice questions covering motor vehicle regulations and traffic signs, with a 75% passing score — plus a vision test. After completing driver education and logging 50 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night) on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit, you hold the TIPIC for at least 6 months and pass the driving test to receive your probationary license at 16. For the first 12 months, driving is restricted from midnight to 6 a.m. and you may carry no more than one passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Your full, unrestricted Ohio driver license is issued at 18.
Prepare for the BMV permit test with free practice permit tests included with the course. You may also qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Course at a Glance
Duration
25 hours
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens (Ages 15+)
Requirement
BMV-approved (under 18)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
BMV-approved classroom driver ed
What You'll Complete
- BMV-Required 25-Hour Course
- State Approved
- 24/7 Online & Self-Paced
- Free Practice Permit Tests
- Up to 10% Insurance Discount
How It Works
- 1Register online for the 25-hour Ohio Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the BMV-approved online course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Pass the BMV knowledge test (40 questions, 75% to pass) and vision test to receive your TIPIC.
- 4Complete 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a licensed instructor.
- 5Log 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit.
- 6Hold your TIPIC for 6 months and pass the driving test to receive your probationary license at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Required for Ohio teens under 18 before a probationary license is issued.
- You must also complete 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a licensed instructor — this course covers the classroom portion only.
- You must answer at least 75% (30 of 40) correctly on the BMV knowledge test and pass a vision test.
- Teens must hold the TIPIC for at least 6 months and log 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Ohio teen driver education course BMV-approved?
Yes. This is a BMV-approved 25-hour online course that satisfies the classroom instruction portion of Ohio's driver training requirement for teens under 18.
How old do I have to be to get an Ohio permit?
You must be at least 15½ years old to apply for an Ohio Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC). A parent or guardian must co-sign if you are under 18.
Does this course include behind-the-wheel training?
No. This online course satisfies the classroom instruction portion. You must separately complete 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a licensed instructor.
How many questions are on the Ohio permit test?
The BMV knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer at least 75% (30 of 40) correctly to pass.
How many supervised driving hours are required in Ohio?
You must complete and log at least 50 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — documented on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit.
What are the Ohio probationary license restrictions?
For the first 12 months, you may not drive between midnight and 6 a.m. and may carry no more than one passenger unless a parent or guardian is in the vehicle, with limited exceptions.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Ohio Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Ohio Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
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