Driver Ed FAQ

No, you do not need a temporary permit to start the classroom or online portion of driver's education in Ohio. You can enroll and complete your 24 hours of class instruction without a permit. However, you must obtain your Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) before you can begin any behind-the-wheel training with an instructor

If you miss class, you must make it up. Most states require 100% attendance for classroom instruction before a certificate can be issued. Please contact our office to log into your student account to review the schedule for make-up sessions. Note that a break in attendance may delay your eligibility for behind-the-wheel training. 

YES, Once you have completed the class and have your permit, you can schedule your driving lessons through our website.

The classroom portion typically takes a few weeks to complete depending on the schedule format you choose (e.g., accelerated summer courses, evening classes, or weekend sessions). It consists of the state-mandated number of required instructional hours (usually between 24 to 30 hours).

Once you successfully complete the classroom portion and pass the final exam, we will process your competition status. If you already have your learner's permit, you can immediately begin scheduling your behind-the-wheel driving lessons through our website. If you do not have your permit yet, you will take your completion certificate to the BMV to take your permit test.

There are no refunds.

If you fail to show up for a lesson or do not cancel or reschedule on our website at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged a $30 late cancellation fee.

The completion time depends on age, scheduling flexibility, and instructor availability. Typically, each student is done with the classroom portion and behind-the-wheel lessons within eight weeks.

At 15 years and 5 months: You can legally enroll and begin your 24 hours of classroom or online instruction. You do not need a learner's permit to complete this phase. 

You can reset your username or password on our website by clicking the "Forgot your Username or Password?" link on the login page.

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Yes, you pay a $200 down payment to unlock and complete your 24 hours of classroom or online instruction. You must pay off the remaining balance in full before the school will allow you to schedule or begin your 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

As soon as you get a valid Ohio Temporary Instruction Permit (TIPIC), finish your 24 hours of classroom or online instruction, and make sure your driving school tuition is paid in full, you can begin your 8 hours of required behind-the-wheel training. You can arrange your sessions by logging into the portal of your driving school once those three requirements are fulfilled.

Yes, we provide convenient home pick-up and drop-off for all of our behind-the-wheel lessons. Your instructor will meet you at your designated address at the start of sessions and drop you back off when the lessons conclude.

You will cover all foundational and advanced driving skills required for safe driving and the road test. This includes vehicle control, defensive driving techniques, city and highway driving, lane changes, intersections, and parking maneuvers (including parallel parking). Lessons are tailored to your current skill level.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. If your preferred instructor is open, you can select them for a lesson. 

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. You may choose the same instructor for each lesson if they are open or try a different instructor.

NO. All of our behind-the-wheel lessons are strictly private, 1-on-1 sessions between the student and the certified instructor. This ensures you to get the instructor's full attention and maximum diving time.

NO. We do not offer shared lessons. Our behind-the-wheel training is designed as a private 1-on-1 experience to ensure maximum safety and focused learning, so friends cannot take lessons together in the same vehicle.

Should you need to reschedule a lesson, you may do so by logging into your account on our website. You must cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a $50 late cancellation fee.

Yes, each of our instructors is licensed by the state to teach classroom and behind-the-wheel training to all age groups.

NO, our vehicles have safety features (passenger brake, passenger mirror, student driver signs, etc.) that don't come in standard cars.

NO, you are covered under our commercial insurance during all behind-the-wheel training.

Log in to your student account on our website. Choose an available timer and your preferred instructor.

This depends on your scheduling flexibility and instructor availability. You can take one 2-hour behind-the-wheel lesson each day and schedule up to three driving lessons in advance. You must have one practice day between lessons. So you could schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Once you complete Monday's lesson, you could schedule another upcoming lesson.

Our vehicles have safety features (passenger brake, passenger mirror, student driver signs, cameras, etc.) that do not come in standard cars.