Frequently asked questions
You must be at least 15½ years old to apply for your Temporary
Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC).
You must be at least 16 years old and have held your learner’s
permit for at least 6 months to take the driving skills test for a full driver’s license.
TIPIC stands for Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card — Ohio’s learner’s permit.
To get your TIPIC:
Be at least 15½ years old.
Pass a vision screening and the written knowledge test at any Ohio BMV Driver Exam Station.
Bring original identification, proof of Ohio residency, and Social Security number documents.
Pay the permit fee.
Once issued, you can start driver training and supervised driving practice.
Yes. Under Ohio law effective September 30, 2025, all first-time drivers under the age of 21 must complete an Ohio-approved driver education course before obtaining a license.
For first-time drivers under 21:
24 hours of classroom instruction (in person or online).
8 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified instructor.
50 hours of supervised driving practice with a licensed adult (age 21+), 10 of which must be at night.
All of this must be completed before scheduling your road test.
If you are 21 or older and getting your first Ohio license, you are not subject to the under-21 driver education requirement; however, abbreviated adult training may be needed if you fail the road test.
All first-time drivers under 21 must log:
50 hours of supervised driving,
With at least 10 nighttime hours,
Supervised by a licensed adult age 21 or older.
Your supervising driver must complete and sign the 50-Hour Affidavit (BMV Form 5791) before your road test.
You can schedule the road test once all of the following are complete:
You have held your TIPIC for at least 6 months (if under 18).
You have completed your required driver education training.
You have logged your 50 supervised driving hours.
Bring to your road test:
Your valid TIPIC (learner’s permit).
Driver education certificate of completion.
Completed 50-hour affidavit.
A vehicle that meets BMV requirements (safe and properly registered).
Once you pass the driving and maneuverability tests:
Visit a Deputy Registrar license agency to pay the first-time driver’s license fee and get your probationary license.
If you are under 18, you must follow probationary license restrictions (e.g., night time and passenger limitations) until you reach full driving privileges.
Yes — Ohio BMV-approved driver education programs may offer classroom instruction online or in person.
Behind-the-wheel training still must be done in-car with a certified instructor.
Of course, we have in person courses that run monthly if you
prefer a more hands on approach.
If you’re under 21 and fail the road test you will be able to retake
it as many times as you like.
If you’re over 21 and fail the road test, you will be required to take the adult abbreviated drivers education course.
Costs vary by provider. A complete driver education program — including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction — We pride ourselves on providing a fair market price for our packages with no hidden costs as well as payment plan options.
Yes. If you are under 21 and getting your first Ohio license, you must meet all driver education requirements regardless of prior driving experience.
You can schedule your road test online through the Ohio BMV system, or by visiting or calling your nearest Ohio Driver Examination Station.
Yes, we require upfront deposits for all our packages but the
remaining balances can be paid over time and will happily work
with you.
At the completion of the course you will be emailed a certificate
as well as a final report. The certificate is required to take the
drivers test.
When you order a package we will set you up with an account on
our student/parent portal that allows you to see all open drives
and appointments and schedule online at your own convenience. You can also feel free to give us a call at any time and we can manually schedule appointments over the phone.