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The Ohio Department of Public Safety licenses and regulates driving schools, including basic teen and adult driver education programs, driver training in persons with disabilities, remedial, and commercial driver license programs. Driving schools are inspected regularly for compliance with Ohio 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 Virtual Driving Assessment Systems (VDAs) to all driver exam stations in Ohio 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 DETS Bulletin Board to see the invitation and application to participate.
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The department is pursuing a second phase of the Ohio - Ready, Test, Drive virtual driving assessment pilot. The second phase will reimburse approved schools for administering assessments. This phase begin November 1, 2021 and run for eleven (11) months. The initial pilot launched in 2021 was impeded by the pandemic and recovery from the restrictions. We sent out surveys and met virtually with schools actively using the VDAs. Based on the information provided, this next phase will focus simply on whether this is an effective and viable tool for driver training schools.
To accomplish this, the department will contract with twelve (12) driver training schools, who will proctor the virtual assessment to approximately 50% of their students. The scope of work for the participating schools is defined in the Scope of Work (attached). The twelve schools will be reimbursed $10 per assessment proctored up to a specified amount. The details of the reimbursement will be included in the contract.
The selection of the twelve participating schools is based on first-come first-serve basis. The first four applications received for each of the four areas (totaling 12 schools) will be awarded with a contract.
The four areas:
The application is attached. Do not apply if you do not intend to use the virtual driving assessment as specified in the scope of work. If you are not selected for the second phase of the pilot, you may still use the assessment tool in your school without reimbursement from the state.
Applications shall be received no later than close of business October 13, 2021. All applications shall be sent via email to vwald@dps.ohio.gov.
Any vehicle used for training shall be inspected annually by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Click on your region below to see this year's inspection schedule.
July 12, 2021 10AM – 1PM
Defiance OSHP
2350 Baltimore Rd.
Defiance, OH
July 13, 2021 10AM - 1PM
Lima OSHP
2005 E 4 Street
Lima, OH
July 14, 2021 10AM - 2PM
Findlay OSHP
3201 N Main St
Findlay, OH
July 19, 2021 10AM - 1PM
Bowling Green OSHP
12891 Middleton Pike
Bowling Green, OH
July 20, 2021 10AM - 1PM
Van Wert OSHP
10234 Van Wert - Decatur Rd
Van Wert, OH
July 21, 2021 10AM - 3PM
ODOT
4400 Currency Drive
Columbus, OH
May 22, 2021 10AM-12PM
Myers Driving School
4023 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44319
(Corner of South Main & Turkey Foot Lake Rd)
June 1, 2021 10AM-12PM
Christian Temple Church
4219 Belden Avenue
Urichsville, Ohio 44683
June 3, 2021 10AM-12PM
All Makes and Models Auto Repair
7993 Hills and Dales Road
Massillon, OH 44646
June 15, 2021 10AM-12PM
1652 Eagle Way
Ashland, OH 44805
June 16, 2021 10AM-12PM:
Ashtabula County Fairgrounds
127 North Elm Street
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
June 25, 2021 10AM-12PM
134 Cleveland Rd Suite A
Norwalk OH 44857
June 29, 2021 10AM-12PM
Chardon Highway Patrol Post
530 Center Street
Chardon, Ohio 44024
July 10, 2021, and July 24, 2021 10AM-1PM
Cleveland Highway Patrol Post
5225 West 140 Street
Brookpark OH 44142
June 26, 2021 10AM-3PM
Georgetown Hwy Patrol Post
9240 US68
Georgetown, OH
August 7, 2021 9AM-4PM
Oak Hills School District Office
6325 Rapid Run Rd.
Cincinnati, OH
August 21, 2021 9AM-5PM
Greater Hamilton Safety Council
400 N. Erie Blvd.
Hamilton, OH
August 28, 2021 9AM-4PM
Butler Technical School
5140 Princeton-Glendale Rd
Liberty Twp., OH
September 11, 2021 9AM-4PM
Madison / Champaign ESC
2200 US 68
Urbana, OH
June 19, 2021 9AM-2PM
Lancaster OSHP
3800 Lancaster Circleville Rd SW
Lancaster, OH
July 17, 2021 10AM-4PM
Marietta Hwy Patrol Post
27761 SR7
Marietta, OH
July 24, 2021 10AM-2PM
Mid-East Career Center
400 Richards Rd.
Zanesville, OH
July 31, 2021 9AM-2PM
Gallipolis Hwy Patrol Post
396 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH
September 4, 2021 9AM-4PM
St. Clairsville Hwy Patrol Post
51400 National Rd., E.
St. Clairsville, OH
September 18, 2021 9AM-4PM
Jackson Driver Exam Station
502 McCarty Ln.
Jackson, OH
September 25, 2021 9AM-2PM
Chillicothe Hwy Patrol Post
201 Hospital Rd.
Chillicothe, OH
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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 |
| Class D Program Review Checklist 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 |
| CDL Program Review Checklist Word |
| Trucking School Lesson Plan (DTO 0199) PDF Word |
| Passenger Endorsement Student Behind-The-Wheel Training Report (DTO 0160) PDF Word |
| School Bus Endorsement Student Behind-The-Wheel Training Report (DTO 0161) 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 |
| Motor Carrier Enforcement Contacts PDF |
| Daily Classroom Roster (DTO 0139) PDF Word |
| CDL Training Agreement (DTO 0238) PDF Word |
| Abbreviated Adult Program Review Checklist 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 Program Review Checklist 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 Program Review Checklist Word |
| 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 |
| Remedial Program Review Checklist 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 |
| Remedial School Application Checklist |
| 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 |