Handle Your Ohio Driving Requirement From Portage County Today

Hiram sits in Portage County, and the nearest BMV is in Ravenna, about 12 miles down Route 44. Getting there, waiting, and sorting paperwork takes a day you probably do not have. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course through TrafficSchool.net lets you finish the state-required 8 hours on your own schedule and submit your certificate the same week you pass.

  • State Approved: Recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Start now and protect your driving privileges before the deadline hits.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. Submit it to the BMV or your court that week.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you begin. The process confirms you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, not someone doing it on your behalf. Once verified, your 30-day completion window starts.

Work Through the Course Lessons

The course uses text and image-based interactive lessons with a quiz after each section. You must pass each quiz to advance, but retakes are free and unlimited. Progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Pass the Final and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass. The course minimum is 8 hours of instruction. Pass the exam and you immediately receive BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF. Submit it to the Portage County Clerk of Courts or the Ravenna BMV office, depending on your situation.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or a court order, nothing changes until the certificate lands at the BMV or the courthouse. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 9 points can push you into suspension territory fast. Ohio also gives you exactly 30 days from enrollment to finish. Miss that window and the state requires a full restart plus a reinstatement fee.

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Approved by Ohio, Accepted by Portage County Courts

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The certificate it produces, BMV Form 5789, is the document the Ravenna BMV office and Portage County courts accept.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is issued instantly on passing. For $76.00, you get the exact document the Ohio BMV and Ohio courts require for point credit or reinstatement.

No Classroom, No Drive to Ravenna

Skip the 12-mile trip to the Ravenna BMV. Complete every lesson from Hiram on any device with a browser. Lessons are text and image based, no live video required.

One Flat Price

The course costs $76.00. No hidden fees, no upsells to unlock your certificate. The price covers enrollment, all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your PDF certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Hiram without driving anywhere. Log in when your schedule allows and pick up where you left off.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving means you never lose completed sections when you log out.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require you to travel to an approved location, commit to fixed dates, and sit through the full 8 hours in one block.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

The 8-hour minimum is set by Ohio state law. What differs is how much of your day gets consumed beyond those 8 hours.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online via TrafficSchool.net Complete the state-mandated 8 hours across multiple sessions from Hiram, with no commute time added to your day.
In-Person Classroom Add drive time to an approved location, fixed start times, and no option to split sessions across days at your convenience.

What You Actually Pay

The course fee is the same regardless of why you are taking it. No separate fee for the certificate.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 covers enrollment, all lessons, the final exam, and your instant BMV Form 5789 PDF certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more and may add separate certificate or materials fees on top of the base tuition.

Finish From Anywhere in Portage County

The course runs in any modern browser, phone or laptop. A lot of Hiram residents log in from home on Route 82 corridor, or during a lunch break. No app download needed. Progress saves after every section so a lost connection or a closed tab does not cost you completed work.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation required to access your lessons.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately. Log back in and you pick up exactly where you stopped.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The system tracks your enrollment date. Stay aware of the state-mandated 30-day window so you finish before it closes.

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About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course offered here meets current Ohio BMV requirements and ODPS guidelines. The certificate produced is BMV Form 5789, accepted by the Ravenna BMV and Portage County courts.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 recognized
  • Accepted by Ohio courts statewide

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Questions Hiram Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who actually has to take the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course?

Five groups qualify under current ODPS guidelines. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points on their Ohio record who want to bank a 2-point credit before another ticket causes a suspension. Second, drivers reinstating a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points within two years under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Third, drivers ordered by a court to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers age 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that happened before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. Court-ordered completions do not earn a 2-point credit. For Portage County residents, the Ravenna BMV on East Main Street handles reinstatement submissions.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my Ohio driving record?

The 2-point credit creates a cushion. It does not erase existing points or remove violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can remove points. What the credit does is reduce your active point total by two, which matters when your record is sitting at 8 or 9 points and one more ticket would push you to 12 and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The credit is valid for three years, you can use it once every three years, and a maximum of five times in your lifetime. After passing the course, you submit BMV Form 5789 to the Ravenna BMV office, about 12 miles from Hiram on Route 44, to apply the credit.

What happens if I do not finish within the 30-day window?

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets the 30-day completion requirement from the date you enroll. Miss that deadline and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry forward. For drivers on a suspension, that also means your license stays suspended longer. The practical move is to enroll only when you have a realistic window to finish the 8 hours of required instruction within 30 days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so you can split the work across multiple days without losing anything, as long as you finish before day 30.

How fast do I get the certificate after passing the final exam?

You get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit, take that PDF to the Ravenna BMV office on East Main Street, roughly 12 miles from Hiram, or submit it according to current Ohio BMV requirements for your specific case. For a court-ordered completion, submit the certificate directly to the Portage County Clerk of Courts. Check with the clerk's office on how they accept documents, in person or by mail, before you make the trip. Either way, you can have the certificate in hand and submitted the same week you finish the course.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions and you need a 75% to pass. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 allows two attempts, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you cannot try again until Tuesday. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and your 30-day completion window continues running from your original enrollment date, not from the reset. That combination of a reset course and a shrinking deadline is a real problem. Read through the lesson material and take the section quizzes seriously before you sit for the final. Unlimited free quiz retakes exist for exactly that reason.

Does finishing the course remove points from my Ohio driving record?

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or erase violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only an Ohio court has the authority to remove points. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit, which reduces your active point total by two and creates a buffer before the next ticket could push you into suspension range. For drivers completing the course under a court order, no credit applies at all. The certificate, BMV Form 5789, documents that you finished the program. Submit it to the Ravenna BMV or the Portage County Clerk of Courts depending on your situation, and keep a copy for your own records.

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