Mentor, Ohio Drivers: Handle Your BMV Requirement and Move On

Points stacking up on your Lake County record, a court order sitting on your kitchen table, or a suspension you need to clear before you can drive again on Route 20 or anywhere else - this is the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, state approved under the Ohio Department of Public Safety, built for licensed adults who need this done and behind them.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all recognized adult remedial reasons.
  • Complete Online: Log in from anywhere in Lake County, work through the 8-hour requirement, and finish within the state-mandated 30-day window.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately - ready to submit to the BMV or your court the same day.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account, upload a valid government-issued photo ID to confirm you are the person completing the course, and pay. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires identity verification before you start any coursework. Takes about five minutes to get through enrollment.

Work Through the Course Material

Complete text and image-based interactive lessons covering Ohio traffic law, driver attitude, and the alcohol and drug sections. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass to advance. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you can log out and pick up later.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided 40-question final exam requires a 75% to pass. You have two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it and you immediately receive your BMV Form 5789 PDF Certificate of Completion. The total course runs 8 hours minimum as required by ODPS.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For Mentor drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or clearing a court order, nothing changes until that certificate lands at the BMV or courthouse. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on Mentor Avenue or the I-90 interchange can push the total past 12 and trigger a suspension. The state gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Start now and get your record sorted out this week.

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Ohio BMV Approved for Lake County Drivers

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Mentor residents have used this course to reinstate licenses and bank point credits without driving to a classroom.

Last updated: 2025
BMV Form 5789 Included

Your Certificate of Completion is BMV Form 5789, the exact document the Ohio BMV and Lake County courts require. $76.00 covers the full course and certificate with no add-on fees.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the commute to a physical location. Log in from home, a break room, or anywhere with a browser. The course runs $76.00 and works on any device with internet access.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 at enrollment. No hidden fees, no upgrade tiers. That covers the full 8-hour curriculum, all lesson quizzes, the final exam, and your instant digital certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from anywhere in Lake County on your own schedule, with progress saved automatically after every section.

Instant Certificate Delivery

BMV Form 5789 arrives as a PDF the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require travel to a licensed location, fixed scheduling, and waiting for a paper certificate to be processed and mailed.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no progress-save option.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state mandates 8 hours of instruction. Here is how the two formats compare for a Mentor resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online at Home Eight hours of coursework spread across multiple sessions within 30 days, no commute, progress saves after every section so you never lose your place.
In-Person Classroom Eight hours in a fixed location on a set date, plus round-trip drive time from Mentor to wherever the nearest available classroom session is scheduled.

What Does the Course Cost?

Online and in-person both satisfy the state requirement. The price difference is real.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 flat, covers the full course, all quizzes, the final exam, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider and typically run higher than the online option, plus fuel and parking costs for the drive from Mentor.

Log In From Any Device

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Mentor drivers finishing the requirement between work shifts or during a lunch break at the Mentor Headlands area have used exactly this setup. No app download required. Progress saves server-side after every section.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No special software or downloads needed to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so closing the browser never costs you completed work.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    The state requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Log back in before that window closes to avoid a full restart.

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About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school delivering the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course under current ODPS guidelines. The course meets all requirements under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for Lake County and Mentor residents.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Identity verification required at enrollment
  • State-provided 40-question final exam

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Frequently Asked Questions from Mentor Drivers

Who actually has to take this course in Ohio, and what is the difference between a court order and taking it for a 2-point credit?

Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 covers both situations but they work differently. A court order means a judge told you to complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course as part of a traffic case outcome. No 2-point credit applies in that scenario. The 2-point credit is a separate option for licensed Ohio drivers who currently carry 2 to 11 points and want a cushion before the next ticket. Drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension, drivers 19 or older clearing a juvenile suspension, and drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI suspension also qualify. Mentor residents should confirm which category applies to their Lake County case before enrolling.

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

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase violations from your Ohio record. Only an Ohio court can do that. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course applies a 2-point credit that offsets your current total, giving you a cushion before the next ticket pushes you toward a 12-point suspension. The credit is valid for three years from the date of completion, you can use it once every three years, and the lifetime maximum is five times. If you are sitting at 8 points and a ticket adds 4 more, that credit could be the difference between keeping your license and losing it. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Mentor Deputy Registrar on Mentor Avenue to apply the credit.

What happens if I do not finish the course within 30 days of enrolling?

The Ohio Department of Public Safety requires completion within 30 days of enrollment under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window 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 Mentor drivers under a suspension, that also means your license stays suspended longer while you restart. The 30-day clock starts the day you enroll, not the day you first log in to study. If your schedule is tight, log in early and build a realistic session plan across the first two weeks so the final exam is not a last-minute scramble against the deadline.

How fast do I get the certificate after passing the final exam, and where do I submit it?

Pass the final exam and you get your BMV Form 5789 Certificate of Completion as an instant digital PDF. There is no waiting period and nothing gets mailed. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Mentor residents can bring it to the Mentor Deputy Registrar located on Mentor Avenue, or to the nearest full-service BMV office in Lake County. For a court-ordered case, submit it directly to the Lake County Clerk of Courts, located at 25 North Park Place in Painesville, roughly 10 miles southwest of Mentor. Confirm submission requirements with the court before you go, since some judges require the original PDF and some accept email. Current Ohio BMV requirements allow digital submission in some cases.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, you get 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, which also resets your 30-day completion window. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes and you must pass each one to advance, so treat those as your real preparation for the final. Do not rush into the final exam the same day you finish the last lesson. Give yourself a day to review the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections, which together make up at least half of the ODPS-required curriculum.

Does completing this course remove points from my Ohio driving record?

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, the course applies a 2-point credit for eligible drivers, which reduces your active point total by two. The underlying violations and their original point values stay on your record. Removing points entirely requires a court order. The credit is a practical tool for staying below the 12-point suspension threshold, not a clean slate. For Mentor drivers who already have a 12-point suspension, the course is a reinstatement requirement, not a way to retroactively reduce the points that caused the suspension. Submit your completed BMV Form 5789 to the Lake County BMV office to satisfy the reinstatement requirement under current ODPS guidelines.

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