Port Clinton Ohio Teen Driving Guide

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring the original or certified birth certificate, social security card, and a document that proves residence with a street address (bank statement, utility bill).

WHY: This tests knowledge of Ohio driving laws, as well as a vision test.

WHERE: Take the exam at an Ohio BMV location, but note that only some locations provide testing services.

LOCATIONS AROUND THE PORT CLINTON AREA WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM:

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Agency #6212

220 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452

(419) 732-3017

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Agency #2207

1050 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870

(419) 625-1983

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Agency #7209

500 W. State St. Suite C, Fremont, OH 43420

(419) 332-9511

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Agency #3917

305 Shady Lane Dr. Rm 101, Norwalk, OH 44857

(419) 668-8602

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Agency #4807

3018 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, OH 43616

(419) 698-4100

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Practice Driving On Ohio Roads with a Parent

WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, from 6 to 12 months.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Ohio learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.

DURATION: Ohio law requires 50 hours of supervised driving time, with 10 of these hours at night.

WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the Port Clinton, Ohio area to build familiarity with local traffic.

MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:

DRVN

This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.

Practice Driving with an Instructor In Ohio

WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Ohio learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a license Ohio Driving instructor.

DURATION: Ohio law requires 8 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.

Professional driving instructor services are available at most state-certified driving schools.

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS IN THE PORT CLINTON, OHIO AREA:

American Driving School ? Port Clinton H.S.

821 S. Jefferson St, Port Clinton, OH 43452

(419) 621-1890

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American Driving School

910 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

(419) 621-1890

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Master and Sylvania Driving School

2211 Mill Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

(800) 580-9555

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Safe Harbor Driving School, LLC

1100 North Street Rm 207, Fremont, OH 43420

(419) 334-4419

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St. Christopher Driving Academy

416 W State St., Fremont, OH 43420

(419) 934-1234

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St. Christopher Driving Academy

200 Oakland Avenue, Bellevue, OH 44811

(419) 585-0239

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All Star Driver Education

2980 N. Genoa Clay Center Road, Genoa, OH 43430

(800) 967-7719

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Care Works Inc

18 N Old State Road, Norwalk, OH 44857

(419) 663-2886

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All Star Driver Education

5721 Seaman Rd, Oregon, OH 43616

(800) 967-7719

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Master and Sylvania Driving School

2665 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 43616

(419) 841-4458

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Take the Ohio Driver's License Exam

WHEN: When your teen turns 16, and they have completed the classroom and driving requirements listed above, schedule the final road test with the BMV.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring your learner's permit, 50-hour affidavit signed by your parent, and certificates of completion for the classroom and driving instruction.

WHERE: Take the exam at an Ohio BMV location, but note that only some locations provide this exam. Make sure to schedule the exam in advance.

LOCATIONS WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM:

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

500 W. State St. Suite E, Fremont, OH 43420

(877) 487-7439

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

500 W. State St. Suite E, Fremont, OH 43420

(877) 487-7439

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

500 W. State St. Suite E, Fremont, OH 43420

(877) 487-7439

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

142 Cleveland Rd., Norwalk, OH 44857

(877) 487-7439

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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

142 Cleveland Rd., Norwalk, OH 44857

(877) 487-7439

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Purchase Car Insurance Coverage In Ohio For Your Teen

WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer discounts if you provide a copy of their grade card.

WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

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Port Clinton Ohio Teen Driving Guide

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