What is the Abbreviated Adult Driving Course?
Starting July 1, 2017, adults age 18 and older who previously have never held a valid driver license and who fail their first attempt at the maneuverability test and/or road test are required to take an Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Course. The course will consist of one of the following options;
- 4 hours of classroom & 4 hours with a licensed instructor; or
- 4 hours of online & 4 hours with a licensed instructor; or
- 4 hours of classroom & 24 hours of driving with any licensed driver age 21 years and older; or
- 4 hours of online & 24 hours of driving with any licensed driver age 21 years and older.
The State of Ohio prohibits more than 6 hours of combined classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in one day.
Applicants who opt to complete the 24 hours of driving with any licensed driver age 21 and older cannot complete more than 4 hours of driving in one day.
Credit/debit card refunds prior to the start of training are subject to $25.00 service charge.