Officers Driving School, L.L.C.

Officers Driving School was formed in 2000 by Officer Ken Linz of the Wooster Police Department. Top quality driver education from Licensed Instructors with a passion for teaching you safe, defensive and responsible driving. Read more..

New! ODS begins new AAA curriculum

NEW ! AAA Licensed to Learn curriculum. AAA has recently developed the most interactive, integrated driver education program to date. AAA's Licensed to Learn lets teens experience what it's like to drive even before they get behind the wheel. Officers Driving School is the first and only school in the area to offer this exciting and effective program from the nation's traffic safety education leader...AAA.

 

 

FYI: Permit can still be obtained at 15 1/2 years old!

The law regarding minimum age for Ohio Learner's Permit states: "The permit is issued to a person who is at least 15 years and 6 months old."

Students may start the classroom portion of the Teen Driver Ed Program at 15 years and 5 months old - before you get your permit.

UPDATE ...Substitute House Bill 343 is now in effect. This new substitute bill does NOT change the age for obtaining a permit. There are several important changes, see below for a summary of the new law. Click here to read the press release from Governor Strickland. Click here to read Substitute House Bill No.343.

Click here for "Teen's Guide to a Driver License"

 

Summary of Sub House Bill 343 (effective 4/6/07)

Temporary Permit

1. Obtain at age 15 and half years old
   • Has permit (photo ID and paper) in car
   • Driver must be accompanied by a licensed operator who is either a parent or a legal guardian for age 15½ - 16
   • After age 16 during temporary permit, driver must be accompanied by a licensed operator 21 or over and not intoxicated.
   • Total number of occupants cannot exceed number of restraining devices in the vehicle.
   • Hour restrictions: 12 midnight – 6 a.m.
     • Except with a parent/guardian who is not intoxicated.
     • Hour restriction is not a primary enforcement.

Probationary License

1. 16 to 17 years old
   • Hour restrictions: 12 midnight – 6 a.m.
     • Exemption for when traveling to or from work with a note.
       • Employers cannot be held liable for damages in a civil action.
     • Exemption for official functions sponsored by school.
     • Exemption for emergency.
      
   •  No more than one non-family member in car.
     • Except when driver is with a parent or guardian.
   • During first 6 months of a probationary license (starting on day obtained), or if over 16 years 6 months but less than 17, if a driver receives a moving violation, there are increased penalties:
     • Must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
       
       
2. 17 to 18 years old
   • Hour restrictions: 1 a.m.– 5 a.m.
     • Exemptions for when traveling to or from work with a note
       • Employers cannot be held liable for damages in a civil action.
     • Exemption for official functions sponsored by school.
     • Exemption for emergency.