1. Instructions for Temporary Permit Applicants under the age of 18

A.Temporary permit packets are issued to applicants who are at least 15 years and 6 months. Remember to bring documentary proof of your age, identity and social security number (see “Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws” booklet page 2, for acceptable document list).

B.A parent or legal guardian must co-sign the temporary permit application The parent or guardian must also present two verification documents of identification (see “Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws” booklet page 2, for acceptable document list).

C.Temporary permit holders must take the driver knowledge test and vision screening at the driver license examination station.


2. Temporary Permit Use Rules for applicants under the age of 18

A.After successful completion of the driver knowledge test, and vision screening the temporary permit holder is eligible to drive.

B.Driver must carry the red & white temporary permit, blue and white application, and photo ID card when driving. If applicant’s temporary permit consists of an 8˝ X 11 document containing front & back data, this form must be carried with the photo ID card when driving.

C.The temporary permit holder is at least fifteen years and six months of age, but less than sixteen years of age, the holder must be accompanied by licensed parent, guardian or certified driving instructor who actually occupies the seat beside the driver.

D.The Ohio license driver must be the permit holders parent, legal guardian or a certified driving instructor. Once the permit holder is 16 years of age he or she may drive with a valid licensed driver 21 years of age or older.

E.The temporary permit holder must complete 24 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of driving with a certified instructor.

F.Obtain 50 hours of driving experience with at least 10 hours at night, certified by the parent. These hours are in addition to the driver education requirement.

G.The temporary permit must be held for no less than 6 months before completing the skills test and obtaining the Ohio driver license.


3. Temporary Permit/Driver License Restrictions for drivers under the age of 18

A.Temporary Permit holders, no driving if under age 17 between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless with parent, guardian or custodian who holds a valid driver license.

B.Driver License, no driving if under age 17 between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless with parent or guardian with exceptions for work, school or emergency.

C.Safety belts must be available to all passengers, and everyone must be buckled up. This applies to all Temporary Permit holders and those Licensed Drivers under age 18.

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TEMPORARY PERMITS & PROBATIONARY LICENSE SUSPENSION RULES

Temporary permit holders and probationary license holders will be suspended for one year for accruing 3 moving violations before age 18.

Temporary permit holders and probationary license holders may be suspended for six months if convicted of certain traffic-related violations before age 18.

Temporary permit holders and probationary license holders who are convicted of certain alcohol-related violations (4511.11 D.U.I.) before age 18 will be suspended for six months. If the offender is not yet 15˝, the offender will not be eligible for a temporary permit until the age of 16.

We offer 4 behind the wheel lessons (2 hours each). These are private lessons with a state certified driving instructor and they include home pick-up in the vicinity of our classroom locations. We supply the automobile and insurance for the in-car lessons.

We currently have three locations for classroom lessons. Please ask the office which location is best for you. You will want to arrive 15 minutes early for your first classroom lesson in order to complete the aggreement forms. Your parent/guardian should accompany you on the first day to sign in for you.

How To Obtain your Temporary Permit:

(required for behind-the-wheel lessons)

• Vist your nearest Deputy Registrar office with
  Birth certificate
  Social Security card
  Parent/guardian with 2 forms of ID.




• You will receive temporary permit application papers, the Ohio Digest of motor vehicle laws and a photo I.D. card.




• Your next step is to study the digest of motor vehicle laws.
  When you are familiar with the signs and laws you may take your application papers & your I.D. card to one of the B.M.V. testing stations in the area for testing of vision, laws and signs.

  
  

• After you pass the test the examiner will validate your papers by signing and placing an Ohio seal on it. The paper along with your I.D. card make up your permit to drive. You must carry the paper and the I.D. card with you while driving.

Click on the link to see an example of a:

Temporary permit
ID Card
php of 50 hours of practice with parents

If you are ready to apply for driver training go to the application page. This page will explain all of our lessons that we offer. You want to fill out the one for teen driver education. This is an application. At your first class you and your parent will need to fill out an agreement form this should take ten to fifteen minutes, so expect to come early on your first class. If you have questions not addressed in the FAQ page or the rest of the website we will be happy to answer them over the phone at (614)436-3838. Once you have applied online you will want to go to the calendar page to find out when each lesson is offered. Remember that you must take each lesson, but you can take them in any order. If you prefer to register by telephone you may reach us at (614)436-3838. If you have compleated 2 classroom sessions with us and paid in full then you may schedule in-car lessons by calling the office during business hours.