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Ohio driver's ed online: rules, prices and approved courses
Ohio drivers under 21 need 24 hours of driver education plus 8 hours behind the wheel with a licensed instructor. Since September 30, 2025, that includes first-time drivers aged 18 to 20. The 24 classroom hours can be done online.
Checked October 23, 2026 against the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (Ohio DPS) site.
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- Who needs it
- Anyone under 21 getting a first Ohio license. Drivers 18 to 20 have needed it since September 30, 2025; before that, only teens under 18 did.
- 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.
- Practice driving
- 50 supervised hours, 10 of them at night, signed on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit (notarized) and brought to the driving test. Teens under 18 also hold the permit at least 6 months.
- 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 and the Ohio BMV's driver license page; 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 $39.95 to $105 on the providers' own sites (checked October 20, 2026). Most run frequent sales, so the price you see may be lower or higher.
24-hour Class D course: 22 approved online options
| Provider | Price | Approval | Phone app | Permit test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers Education of America | $39.95$39.95, including the certificate needed to start the 8 hours of in-car training. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| Top Driver | $48Online classroom only; behind-the-wheel sold separately. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| DriversEd.comSame company as Aceable | $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 |
| National Driver Training | $49Sale $49 (regular $99), 'sale extended until November 20'. No fees or add-ons; unlimited practice permit tests… | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Yes | State test |
| A Better Choice Driving School | $55$55 for the online teen course. Behind-the-wheel lessons are priced separately. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| Pass Drivers Ed | $59.95One-time payment, no hidden fees (Ohio 24-hour course for drivers under 18). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | No | 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 | No | State test |
| Get Drivers Ed | $68.99Sale $68.99 (regular $129.99). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| AceableSame company as DriversEd.com | $69Sale $69 (regular $99). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Yes | State test |
| All Star Driver Education | $70$70 (teen or adult Class D online course). 180 days to finish. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| Online Drivers | $71$71 for the Ohio Class D License course. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| HelloDrive | $75Limited-time launch price $75 (was $95). | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | No | State test |
| EZ Drive Ohio | $79$79. A $30 reset fee applies only if you fail the final exam 3 times. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | No | State test |
| 24Seven Traffic Education | $79$79 for the 24-hour Class D course for teens and adults. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| A Skillful Driver | $80$80 for the online Ohio Teen Driver Education course (ages 15½ to 20). Three final exam attempts at no extra c… | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | 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 |
| Ohio Driver Education | $99$99 for the website version; the phone and tablet version with audio is $135. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
| iGottaDrive | $99.95Basic $99.95. With unlimited practice tests $109.95; with practice tests and a permit prep course $124.95. | 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 |
| 2 Cool Traffic School | UnknownOhio teen price not shown before checkout. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | No | State test |
| Online Driving Academy | UnknownNo price on its site; it offers to price-match and has payment plans on request. | Ohio DPS Class D online course list | Not confirmed | State test |
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