Driver Education: In-Car

FOCUS:
To provide teens the opportunity to receive the drivers ed training required by the State of Ohio to obtain a State Of Ohio Drivers License.

STATE OF OHIO REQUIREMENT:
The State of Ohio requirement for teen driver's education includes completing 24 hours of traditional in-person classroom plus the completion of 8 hours of in-vehicle training. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE Driver's Ed (classroom and in-car) within 6 months of starting, otherwise student must pay again and start course over.

REQUIREMENTS:
Teens may schedule their in-car training with us once the student has completed all 24 hours of classroom instruction and have their Certificate of Completion from another provider.

FORMAT:
We currently offer the following enrollment option for Teen Students:
• 8 hrs of Behind-The-Wheel Training (only)
Students will practice their driving skills one-on-one with the GRD Drive Instructor.
Once enrolled please call Lara Benschoter at the GRD office (740.587.1976) to schedule your in-car training sessions.

ITEMS NEEDED:
• 24 hrs of classroom Certificate of Completion
(must be dropped off to the GRD office, M-F, 8:30AM-4:30PM before first scheduled drive).
• Student must have permit on them each drive
• Students must wear closed toed shoes

PLEASE NOTE:
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE Driver's Ed 24 hrs of classroom instruction & 8 hrs of in-car instruction within 6 months of starting (otherwise student must pay again and start course over).

Note:

Once enrolled please call Lara Benschoter at the GRD office (740.587.1976) to schedule your in-car training sessions.

ITEMS NEEDED:
• 24 hrs of classroom Certificate of Completion
(must be dropped off to the GRD office, M-F, 8:30AM-4:30PM before first scheduled drive).
• Student must have permit on them each drive
• Students must wear closed toed shoes

PLEASE NOTE:
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE Driver's Ed 24 hrs of classroom instruction & 8 hrs of in-car instruction within 6 months of starting (otherwise student must pay again and start course over).

Program Type Drive Academy
Program Subcategory Driver Education
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 1/1/2026
Enrollment End Date 12/31/2026
Instructor(s)
Lara Benschoter
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 0
Maximum 300
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 15 years 6 months
Maximum 19 years
Resident
Residency Restriction Resident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $475.00
Non-Resident
Residency Restriction NonResident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $600.00