FAQ
Frequently Asked QUESTIONS
What do I have to do to get my driver's license?
In the state of Ohio, there is a series of steps you must take in order to get your license under the age of 18:
- Successfully obtain your temporary permit
- Hold temporary permit for at least 6 months
- Successfully complete a licensed driver’s education program consisting of 24 classroom hours and 8 behind the wheel hours
- Practice at least 50 hours of driving with a parent or guardian, 10 of which must be in darkness
- Successfully pass both the road and maneuverability portion of the driving test
How old must I be to take driver's ed?
You must be at least 15 year and 5 months of age to begin a licensed driver’s education program in the state of Ohio.
What do I need in order to take driver's ed?
In order to begin driver’s education through Master & Sylvania Driving School, you must be at least 15 years and 5 months old. Once you obtain your temporary permit, you may begin behind the wheel training.
How do I get my temporary permit?
Once you are 15 years and 5 months old, you can go to an examination station. You will need to take documentation of your legal name, birth date, social security number and proof of residency. At the examination station, you will take a vision and a written examination. You will also answer questions about your physical health and any medical conditions you may have. Once you pass these, you need to go to the local Deputy Registrar. You will need to take the same documentation of your legal name, birth date, social security number and proof of residency you needed at the examination station. If you are under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, or person having legal custody. The co-signer must also take documentary proof of his or her identification. Once the temporary permit is issued, you will be able to practice driving but only if you are accompanied by a licensed driver in the seat next to you.
How long is my temporary permit valid?
Your temporary permit is valid for one year.
Who am I allowed to drive with when I have my temporary permit?
If you are under 16 years of age, you are only permitted to drive when accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driving instructor. At 16 years of age, you may be accompanied by any licensed driver over the age of 21. At all times, the accompanying adult must be awake and sober.
What kind of things will I learn in driver's ed?
Please call our office at 419-841-4458 for more details.
When do I get to drive?
After your balance is paid in full and you have attended your first classroom lesson, you can call in to our office to schedule your behind the wheel lessons. We recommend that you complete these lessons after you have had your temporary permit for close to six months and have had adequate experience with your parents.
How much does it cost?
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Where can I take classes?
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Can I make payments or do I have to pay for classes all at once?
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How do I schedule classes?
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When are classes available?
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What happens if I miss a classroom lesson?
Missing a classroom session is not a big deal. You will need to make up the session you missed at a later date. We offer multiple locations to best facilitate this for you. If you are not sure which lesson you missed, we will be happy to help you gather that information.
How do I schedule driving hours?
We schedule driving hours based on the order in which our students call to schedule a lesson. Before any lessons may be scheduled, you will need to have attended at least one classroom session and have paid in full for the class. Once these requirements are fulfilled, you will be added to our “queue” of students to call back, by leaving a detailed message on extension 14 for our scheduler. If you miss our call to schedule, please let us know you are returning the scheduler’s call so that you do not have to wait again.
When are driving hours available?
We have driving hours available seven days a week!
What happens if I miss a schedule driving lesson?
If you know in advance that a previously schedule lesson no longer fits into your schedule, you can alter it without penalty if you contact us 24 hours in advance or Friday by 5:00pm if your lesson is scheduled after 5:00pm on Saturday or anytime on Sunday or Monday. If you are not available for a scheduled lesson without providing proper notice, you will be charge a cancellation fee of $40. If you missed your lesson due to an emergency, please have your parent or guardian contact the office at his or her earliest convenience to explain the situation.
How do I receive my Certificate of Completion?
After you have completed your 24 classroom hours and 8 behind the wheel hours, the instructor on your final lesson will collect $6.00 from you to cover the cost of the Certificate of Completion. The following business day, your Certificate of Completion will be place in the mail to the address which you provided us upon signing up (unless otherwise noted). Your Certificate will not be processed until your $6.00 fee has been collected. Alternative arrangements may be made to collect your Certificate from our Main Office by calling 419-841-4458.
What else do I have to do to get my license?
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What is the Fifty Hour Affidavit in my temporary permit packet?
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What is the driving test like?
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What does the road test consist of?
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What does maneuverability consist of?
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How do I practice maneuverability on my own?
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Where can I take the driving test?
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Can I use your car to take the driving test?
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I got my license! What specific laws pertain to me?
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I lost my license, can you help me get it back?
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Do you offer adult lessons?
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Do you offer remedial classes?
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