Beachwood Driving SchoolFAQ's
How do I know if Beachwood Driving School is certified by Ohio's DMV to offer driver training courses?
While we do include Beachwood Driving School's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Beachwood Driving School is certified by the State of Ohio. We recommend that you either contact Beachwood Driving School directly or possibly the Ohio DMV to find out if Beachwood Driving School is a licensed driver training school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in Ohio, so taking a Beachwood behind-the-wheel training course like the one Beachwood Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Ohio DMV or a licensed driving school like Beachwood Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
I have no clue how to drive a manual-shift vehicle. What happens if Beachwood Driving School makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....stick OR automatic! If you prefer to do your behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Beachwood Driving School and let them know before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you'll know for sure whether Beachwood Driving School can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Beachwood Driving School include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Beachwood Driving School will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular locale.
If I'm 14, can I get a driver's permit to drive in Ohio?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get a learner's permit. We recommend that you contact the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school such as Beachwood Driving School to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in Ohio.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Beachwood Ohio or do I also have to enroll in a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Ohio's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
Does Beachwood Driving School provide a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that is required by the State of Ohio? I need to enroll in one in order to obtain my driver license.
Beachwood Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses which are approved by the Ohio DMV. You may want to contact Beachwood Driving School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about signing up for one.
I live in Beachwood Ohio. What are the requirements for me to be able to get my first Ohio driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Ohio, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Beachwood Driving School may offer courses which would meet the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
Do I have to take a Beachwood Ohio behind-the-wheel training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes. All drivers in Ohio must enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course in order to receive a driver's license. Please contact Beachwood Driving School for information on the types of driver training courses they offer in Beachwood Ohio.
Can I sign up to take a Ohio-certified driver training course even if I don't have my Ohio learners permit yet?
Most likely, no. Most states have laws that mandate a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a Ohio instruction permit before registering in a Ohio behind-the-wheel training course. It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Beachwood Driving School and ask for more information.