Information for Driving Schools

The Ohio Department of Public Safety licenses driving schools and renews licenses to schools that meet and/or exceed standards outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. ODPS has vowed to be vigilant in its investigation and discipline of schools not meeting these standards or those in violation of current Ohio law.

The Ohio Traffic Safety Office inspects driving schools, including teenage driver schools, driver training schools for those with disabilities, and CDL training schools to verify they are meeting and/or exceeding state-set standards.

Upon completion of the inspection and closure of any related administrative case, an inspection report can be obtained by contacting Wendy Forbes, Driver Training.

Changes to Temporary Permit Procedure - Effective December 15, 2008, the Ohio BMV and the Ohio State Highway Patrol implemented new measures to increase efficiency and security when issuing temporary driving permits.
Click here
for more information on these changes.

Substitute House Bill 343 - Signed into law on January 4, 2007, this addition to the
Graduated Driver License law went into effect on April 4, 2007.
Click here to find out more about the changes that affect Ohio's young drivers.
Still have questions?
Click here for more information.

UPCOMING TRAINING

The Driving School Association of the Americas
Nov. 11 - 14, 2009

Sarasota, FL
Web site

Ohio Excellence for Remedial Curriculum
Nov. 20 - 22, 2009

The Ashtabula Driving School
4710 State Road
Ashtabula, OH 44004

Registration

RESOURCES

ADA MEMO REGARDING THE DEAF

DRIVER TRAINING ONLINE APPLICATION

  - Login Instructions
  - Account Center User Instructions (User ID and Password)
  - Certificate System Instructions

Host a Driver Training Workshop
Request to Host a Driver Training Continuing Education Workshop   PDF   Word  (OTS 0123  7/08)

Information for New Schools
Application Checklist
New School Orientation

Documentation of New Instructor Training   PDF   Word  (OTS 0118)
Checklist for Driver Training Instructor Applications  PDF   Word
Training Documentation PowerPoint
New Instructor Training - CDL Log Sheet
 PDF (OTS 0135  7/08)
Guidelines for CDL New Instructor Training

Class D Lesson Plan
 PDF  (OTS 0198 7/08)

Learn State Guidelines For Certificates
Certificate of Completion Guidelines
Request for Duplicate Certificate
 PDF  Word  (OTS 0120  11/09)

Start an Enterprise Program
Starting a Business
Approved Text Books

Driver Training Enterprise Application
  PDF  Word  (OTS 0116  3/09)
Driver Training School Inspection & Interview Form  (GHS 035  2/06)

Driver Training Administrative Code Review   PDF   Word  (OTS 0098  6/08)
Enterprise Closing Procedure  PDF   Word   (OTS 0158  7/08)

Driver Training Enterprise Information

Instructor Log Book   PDF   Word  (OTS 0200 10/09)
School Personnel Physical Examination
  PDF   Word  (OTS 0117  7/08)
Training Agreement
 PDF   Word 
(OTS 0141  7/08)
Student Classroom Training Report  PDF   Word
(OTS 0138 10/09)
Daily Classroom Roster  PDF   Word  (OTS 0139)
Trucking School Lesson Plan  PDF   Word (OTS 0199  7/08)
Trucking School Student Classroom Training Report
  PDF   Word  (OTS 0166  7/08)
Trucking School Student Behind-the-Wheel Training Report  PDF  (OTS 0169  7/08)
Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Report Form  PDF   Word  (OTS 0137  7/08)
Driver Training Classroom Inspection Form   PDF    Word  (OTS 0173  07/08)
Motor Vehicles Used by School  PDF   Word  
(OTS 0142  7/08)
Driver Training Vehicle Inspection  PDF   Word  (OTS 0150  7/08)
Commercial Vehicle Inspection  PDF   Word
 (OTS 0096  7/08)
Instructors Used by School  PDF   Word
 (OTS 0140 7/08)
AV Used by School  PDF   Word
 (OTS 0136  7/08)
Final Report for Parent   PDF    Word  (OTS 0143  7/08)
Medical Release Form
Class Rules
Questionnaire
Student Feedback

Curriculum Structure

Using the Assessment Tool
Instructor Assessment Tool
BTW Instructor Assessment Tool
In Loco Parentis Affidavit
Do's and Don'ts at the Gas Pump
Drive for Life
Organ Donation DVD
Organ Donor Resource
Cell Phone Resource
Discussion Resource
Learning Pyramid
Resource Sheet
(Move Over or Slow Down)
Effective Communications when Teaching the Deaf to Drive
How to Do Running Commentary Instruction and Practice Scenes DVD (18 minutes)


Driver Training Enterprise Powerpoint Presentations
Training Documentation
Communication Skills

Diversity In Driver Training
Driver Training Teaching Techniques
Qualifying for DL
Sexual Harrassment

Running Commentary
Learner-Teacher Types
Driver Training Computer Workshop
Juvenile Driver Improvement


Become a Mature School
Application  PDF   
Word  (OTS 0131 7/08)
Mature Driver Course Rules
Student Roster for Mature Driver Course
  PDF  (OTS 0130  7/08)

Become a Remedial School
Remedial School Application  PDF   Word  (OTS 0129  7/08)
Remedial Provider Inspection and Interview Form  PDF   Word  (GHS 036  5/06)
Adult Remedial Course Training Agreement  PDF   Word  (OTS 0179  7/08)
Juvenile Driver Improvement Program Training Agreement  PDF  (OTS 0180  7/08)
Daily Classroom Roster - Remedial Courses
PDF   Word  (OTS 0146  7/08)
Remedial Student Report FormPDF   Word  (OTS 0132  7/08)
Remedial Certificate Rules
Adult Remedial Curriculum Approval Criteria
Adult and Juvenile Remedial Rules - OAC 4501-21
Approved Adult Remedial Curriculum Providers