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Ohio driver's ed online: rules, prices and approved courses
Ohio teens under 18 need 24 hours of driver education plus 8 hours behind the wheel with a licensed instructor. The 24 classroom hours can be done online.
Checked September 27, 2026 against the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (Ohio DPS) site.
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Take the quizOhio rules at a glance
- Who needs it
- Anyone under 18 getting a first license.
- Classroom
- 24 hours, in person or online, no more than 4 hours a day.
- Behind the wheel
- 8 hours with a licensed driving instructor. Online courses don't include this; driving schools sell it.
- Approved online courses
- Ohio DPS lists them as 'Class D Online Courses'; every course on this page is on that list.
Rules summarized from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office; provider list from the Ohio DPS driving school search. Official source: Ohio Traffic Safety Office (Ohio DPS).
What it costs
Approved online teen courses in Ohio range from $48 to $105 on the providers' own sites (checked September 27, 2026). Most run frequent sales, so the price you see may be lower or higher.
24-hour Class D course: 10 approved online options
| Provider | Price | Approval | Phone app | Permit test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Driver | $48Online classroom only; behind-the-wheel sold separately. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| DriversEd.com | $49Sale $49 (regular $75). 8 behind-the-wheel hours with a licensed school are separate. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Yes | State test |
| Safe2Drive | $64.95Limited-time price. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| MyDrivePermit | $64.99Sale $64.99 (regular $99). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| Get Drivers Ed | $68.99Sale $68.99 (regular $129.99). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| Aceable | $69Sale $69 (regular $99). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Yes | State test |
| American Safety Council | $99Shown as $99; a version with permit prep is also $99 (September special). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| AAA Driver Training | $105Non-member price $105; AAA members pay $85. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| Pass Drivers Ed | UnknownOhio teen price not shown before checkout. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | No | State test |
| 2 Cool Traffic School | UnknownOhio teen price not shown before checkout. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
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