Heights Driving School, Inc.FAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-certified by the Ohio DMV to offer driver training courses in Ohio?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Ohio. We suggest you contact the Ohio DMV to make sure a particular driving school is certified before you register for their driver training course.
Will the Ohio DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice as a substitute to taking a driver training course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the Ohio DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in Ohio.
Do you know if Heights Driving School, Inc. will let me take my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a manual OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Heights Driving School, Inc. and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a very remote area, where there are mountains and a lot of dirt roads. Do you know if Heights Driving School, Inc. teaches students how to drive in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in urban areas?
Since you live in a rural area, a local driving school such as Heights Driving School, Inc. will tailor your driver training to handle the conditions in your area.
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 Heights Driving School, Inc. to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in Ohio.
Do I have to complete a Richmond Heights Ohio drivers education classroom course or online course before enrolling in one of Heights Driving School, Inc.'s driver training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a defensive driving classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course. You may want to ask Heights Driving School, Inc. if they offer one or both programs.
Ohio's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Heights Driving School, Inc. offers this course or not?
Heights Driving School, Inc. does offer the behind-the-wheel training course that Ohio requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Heights Driving School, Inc. offers, we recommend that you contact Heights Driving School, Inc. directly.
I live in Richmond Heights 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. Heights Driving School, Inc. may offer courses which would meet the driver training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
What does the law in Ohio say about driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. Ohio law states that new drivers successfully complete an approved driver training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Is it all right if I sign up with a driver training school like Heights Driving School, Inc. prior to my obtaining my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already gotten your instruction permit before you sign up to take your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by Heights Driving School, Inc.. We suggest you contact either Heights Driving School, Inc. to find out more information.