The State of Ohio allows you to obtain a learners permit at the age of 15 years & 6 months. You can pick up your permit packet at any BMV. Once you obtain your permit packet you can then take the written test at any Ohio license exam station. Upon passing the written test, the exam station will validate the permit and you will be able to begin driving under certain restrictions (see below for details). Once you have completed the above requirements, you can begin classes at C.O.P.S Driving Academy.
In order to take your license exam you need to complete a course such as ours. This course consists of 24 hours of classroom training and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training. You will also need to be sixteen years of age, and you need to have had your permit for a minimum of six months. You are also required to have driven a minimum of 50 hours (including 10 nighttime hours) with a parent or legal guardian. Your parent or guardian is required to fill out an affidavit stating you have driven at least 50 hours. You should have a copy of this affidavit with your permit packet. You can also download & print one at http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/pdf_forms/5791.pdf.
H.B. 343 (Teen Driving Law)
- The holder of a temporary instruction permit who is not yet 18 years old may not operate a motor vehicle between midnight and 6am.
- The holder of a probationary driver's license who is between 16 & 17 years old may not operate a motor vehicle between midnight & 6am unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- The holder of a probationary driver's license who is between 17 & 18 years old may not operate a motor vehicle between 1am & 5am unless accompanied by an adult.
- The holder of a probationary driver's license who is less than 17 years old may not operate a motor vehicle with more than one person occupying the vehicle who is not a family member, unless the probationary license holder is accompanied by the license holder's parent, guardian, or custodian.
- If a person who is issued a probationary driver's license and is not yet 17 years old commits a moving violation within the first six months after the license is issued, he/she must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for six months after the violation or until he/she turns age 17.
- Any child less than fifteen years old must wear a safety belt or child restraint device while riding with the holder of a probationary driver's license. This applies to occupants regardless of where they are seated inside the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle is responsible for this.
