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The Ohio Department of Public Safety licenses and regulates driving schools as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. Schools include basic teen and adult driver education programs, driver training in persons with disabilities, remedial and commercial driver license programs. Driving schools are inspected regularly and reviewed for compliance with all rules and regulations.
Driver Education Training System (DETS) DETS User GuideNote: DETS is a database for currently-licensed driver training enterprises and those interested in applying for driver training licenses.
Ohio – Ready, Test, Drive!
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office is expanding an initial BMV project utilizing Virtual Driving Assessment Systems (VDAs) in 8 driver exam stations in Ohio. The expansion includes placing the VDAs in all exam stations and incorporating the systems in driver training schools.
If you are a currently licensed Class D driver training school in Ohio, offering driver training to young drivers, log into the Driver Education Training System (DETS) Bulletin Board and read the invitation. The application to participate is included.
Driver Training Vehicle Inspections
July 7, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Defiance Highway Patrol Post
2350 Baltimore Road
Defiance, Ohio 43512
July 8, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Lima Highway Patrol Post
2005 East Fourth Street
Lima, OH 45804
July 9, 2020(10am – 1pm)
Bowling Green Highway Patrol Post
12891 Middleton Pike
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
July 10, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Marion Highway Patrol Post
2284 Marion-Upper Sandusky Road
Marion, Ohio 43302
July 13, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Van Wert Highway Patrol Post
10234 Van Wert-Decatur Road
Van Wert, Ohio 45981
July 15, 2020 (10am – 2pm)
Findlay Highway Patrol Post
3201 North Main Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
July 16, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Perrysburg Township Police and Ambulance Building
26711 Lime City Road
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
July 17, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Superior Credit Union
203 North Sandusky Street
Tiffin. Ohio 44883
July 14, 2020 (10am – 3pm)
Hilliard ODOT Facility
4400 Currency Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43228
May 16, 2020 (9am – 1pm)
Myers Driving School
4023 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44319
(Corner of South Main & Turkey Foot Lake Rd)
June 1, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Stark State College (Range)
2270 Picton Parkway
Akron, Ohio 44312
June 3, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Ashtabula County Fairgrounds
127 North Elm Street
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
June 4, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Christian Temple Church
4219 Belden Avenue
Urichsville, Ohio 44683
July 8, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Stark State College
6480 Frank Avenue NW
Canton, Ohio 44720
July 14, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Down Towner Plaza
255 Downtowner Drive
Coshocton, Ohio 43812
July 16, 2020 (10am – 12pm)
5211 Building
5211 Mahoning Avenue
Austintown, Ohio 44515
(Behind O'Reilly Auto Parts)
July 18, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Cleveland Highway Patrol Post
5225 West 140th Street
Brookpark, Ohio 44142
July 22, 2020(10am – 12pm)
Chardon Highway Patrol Post
530 Center Street
Chardon, Ohio 44024
July 24, 2020(10am – 1pm)
Mansfield Baptist Church
752 North Stuart Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44905
July 25, 2020 (10am – 1pm)
Cleveland Highway Patrol Post
5225 West 140th Street
Brookpark, Ohio 44142
August 21 & 22, 2020 (9am – 4pm)
Oak Park School District Office
6325 Rapid Run Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
August 29, 2020 (9am – 5pm)
Greater Hamilton Safety Council
400 North Erie Blvd.
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
September 11 & 12, 2020 (9am – 4pm)
Madison / Champaign Educational Service Center (ESC)
2200 US 68
Urbana, Ohio
October 4, 2019 (9am – 4pm)
Oak Park Schools District Offices
6325 Rapid Run Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
September 5, 2020 (9am – 4pm)
Friend's Church
67885 Friend’s Church Road
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
September 14, 2020 (9am – 4pm)
Jackson Driver Exam Station
502 McCarty Lane
Jackson, Ohio 45640
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please contact the Field Staff if you have any additional questions about scheduling.
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| Driving School/Instructor Complaint Form (DTO 0004) PDF Word |
| Request for Duplicate Certificate (DTO 0120) PDF Word |
| Motor Vehicle Inspection List (DTO 0142) PDF Word |
| List of Personnel Used by Enterprise (DTO 0140) PDF Word |
| List of A/V Used by the School (DTO 0136) PDF Word |
| Enterprise Closing Procedure (DTO 0158) PDF Word |
| Driver Training Vehicle Inspection (DTO 0150) PDF Word |
| Physical Exam (DTO 0117) PDF Word |
| Training Agreement (DTO 0141) PDF Word |
| Behind-the-Wheel Training Agreement for Online Students (DTO 0185) PDF Word |
| Class D Lesson Plan (DTO 0198) PDF Word |
| Student Classroom Training Report (DTO 0138) PDF Word |
| Daily Classroom Roster (DTO 0139) PDF Word |
| Student Behind-the-Wheel Training Report Class D (DTO 0137) PDF Word |
| Final Report to Parent (DTO 0143) PDF Word |
| Instructor Log Book (DTO 0200) PDF Word |
| Trucking School Lesson Plan (DTO 0199) PDF Word |
| Trucking Schools Student Classroom Training Report (DTO 0166) PDF Word |
| Class A Trucking Schools Student Behind-the-Wheel Training Report (DTO 0169) PDF Word |
| Class B Trucking Schools Student Behind-the-Wheel Training Report (DTO 0174) PDF Word |
| Commercial Vehicle Inspection (DTO 0096) PDF Word |
| Daily Classroom Roster (DTO 0139) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Lesson Plan (DTO 0222) PDF Word |
| Daily Classroom Roster (DTO 0139) PDF Word |
| Instructor Log Book (DTO 0200) PDF Word |
| Driver Training Vehicle Inspection (DTO 0150) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Evaluation (DTO 0215) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Student Classroom Training Report (DTO 0217) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Student Behind-the-Wheel Training Report (DTO 0221) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Training Agreement (DTO 0218) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Behind-the-Wheel Training Agreement for Online Students (DTO 0216) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Classroom Training Agreement (DTO 0219) PDF Word |
| Mature Driver Course Provider Application (OTS 0131) PDF Word |
| Student Roster Motor Vehicle Collision Prevention Course (DTO 0130) PDF Word |
| Mature Operator Course Place of Business Supplement (DTO 0133) PDF Word |
| Remedial Course Provider Application (DTO 0129) PDF Word |
| Remedial Instructor Certification Application (DTO 0112) PDF Word |
| Adult Remedial Course Training Agreement (DTO 0179) PDF Word |
| Daily Classroom Roster - Remedial Courses (DTO 0146) PDF Word |
| Remedial Student Report Form (DTO 0132) PDF Word |
| Driver Training Course Evaluation (DTO 0156) PDF Word |
| Adult Remedial Curriculum Criteria |
| Approved Adult Remedial Curriculum Providers |
| Remedial Course Provider Application (DTO 0129) PDF Word |
| Remedial Instructor Certification Application (DTO 0112) PDF Word |
| Juvenile Remedial Course Training Agreement (DTO 0180) PDF Word |
| Daily Classroom Roster - Remedial Courses (DTO 0146) PDF Word |
| Remedial Student Report Form (DTO 0132) PDF Word |
| Driver Training Course Evaluation (DTO 0156) PDF Word |
| Advanced JDIP Resource Guide (DTO 0188) PDF Word |
| Advanced JDIP Dimension Guide (DTO 0196) PDF |
| Advanced JDIP Behind-the-Wheel Evaluation (DTO 0184) PDF Word |
| Advanced JDIP Remedial Curriculum Providers |
| Required Minimum Standards for Online Driver Education |
| Minimum Standards for an Online Abbreviated Adult Course |
| Online Driver Education Security Assessment(DTO 0201) PDF Word |
| Attestation of Compliance (DTO 0205) PDF Word |
| Driver Training Online Class D Lesson Plan |
| Driver Training Online Abbreviated Adult Lesson Plan |
| New School Orientation / Training |
| Class D and CDL Application Items |
| Online Provider Application Items |
| Abbreviated Adult Application Items |
| Abbreviated Adult Online Provider Application Items |
| Driver Training Enterprise Application (DTO 0116) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Enterprise Application (DTO 0119) PDF Word |