Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Montgomery County Today

Points stacked up on your Ohio license, a court handed you an order, or your suspension is sitting open until this course gets done. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, covers all five state-approved reasons. Finish it, get your certificate, and submit it to the BMV or your court the same week.

  • State Approved: Recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • 30-Day Window: State rules give you 30 days from enrollment to finish before a reinstatement fee and full restart apply.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately, ready to submit.
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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, and confirm you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course. Montgomery County residents use the same enrollment process as any Ohio driver. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose your place.

Work Through the Course Material

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course runs on text and image-based interactive lessons with a quiz after each one. At least 25 percent of the material covers driver attitude and at least 25 percent covers alcohol, drugs, and vehicle operation. A 10-minute break is required after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your total hours.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and you get two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The course requires 8 hours minimum of instruction time before you reach the final.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Gets Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves forward until the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is complete and the certificate is submitted. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket can push a record past 12 points and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state also enforces a 30-day completion window from enrollment. Get enrolled now and protect your driving privileges.

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Approved Under Ohio State Requirements

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is administered under the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, this course satisfies all five state-recognized completion reasons for licensed adult Ohio drivers.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is issued instantly on passing. Submit it to the Montgomery County Deputy Registrar or your court the same day you finish. Costs $76.00.

No Classroom Travel

Skip the drive to a physical site. Log in from anywhere in Montgomery County, complete lessons on your schedule, and pick up exactly where you left off. Course costs $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and you get full access to all lessons, quizzes, the state final exam, and your completion certificate with no hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course on your own schedule without driving to a classroom site anywhere in the Dayton area.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means you log out and return without losing completed sections.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require travel to a physical site, fixed scheduling, and no ability to pause and resume on your own time.

Fixed Location Required

You drive to a set location on a set day regardless of your work schedule.

How the Time Commitment Compares

Both formats meet the same state-mandated 8-hour floor. The difference is when and where you put in those hours.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Log in from Montgomery County on your schedule, no commute to Dayton or a fixed classroom site required.
In-Person Classroom Travel to a physical classroom, sit through a fixed block schedule, and lose time to the commute both ways.

Cost Breakdown by Format

The online course runs $76.00. In-person options in the Dayton area typically cost more when you factor in travel and scheduling.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $76.00 covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees in the Dayton area vary and do not include fuel, parking, or time lost to travel.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The course runs on any phone, tablet, or computer with a browser. Montgomery County drivers have logged in from home in Kettering, from a break room in Huber Heights, and from anywhere else with a connection. No app download needed. Pick up mid-lesson and keep moving.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so a lost connection never costs you finished work.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    Stay aware of the state-mandated 30-day window so your enrollment does not expire before you finish.

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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. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course offered here meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and is recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety for all five adult remedial completion reasons.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • ODPS-recognized course curriculum
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued on completion
  • Compliant with Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Accepted for court-ordered and BMV point cases

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults only. Other Ohio driver training needs have separate courses.

Common Questions From Montgomery County Drivers

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

Five groups of licensed Ohio adults qualify under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before the next ticket pushes them into suspension territory. Second, drivers reinstating a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points in a two-year window. Third, drivers with a court order requiring 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 generate a 2-point credit. Montgomery County residents can confirm their specific reason with the Montgomery County Deputy Registrar on West Third Street in Dayton before enrolling.

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

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What the credit does under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 is apply a 2-point cushion against your current total, which can keep you below the 12-point suspension threshold if another ticket comes in. The credit is valid for three years from the date it is applied, you can only earn it once every three years, and Ohio limits it to five times in a lifetime. So if you are sitting at 9 points and a new ticket would push you to 12, completing the course now and submitting BMV Form 5789 to the BMV gives you that buffer. Montgomery County drivers submit the certificate to the nearest BMV Deputy Registrar location to get the credit applied.

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

The state requires a full restart. Per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, the 30-day completion window begins on your enrollment date. Miss that deadline and your progress does not carry over. You pay the enrollment fee again, start the course from the beginning, and your new 30-day clock starts fresh. For drivers with a suspension sitting open, that delay means your license stays suspended longer. For drivers chasing a 2-point credit before a ticket tips them over 12 points, the gap in coverage is real. The practical move is to enroll only when you have a realistic stretch of days to work through the material. Montgomery County drivers with court deadlines should check their order date against the 30-day window before they enroll.

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

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, you submit that certificate to the Ohio BMV. Montgomery County residents can take it to the Montgomery County Deputy Registrar on West Third Street in Dayton, which is the local Deputy Registrar serving the county. For a court-ordered case, you submit the certificate directly to the court that issued the order. The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts handles filings for cases originating in Montgomery County Common Pleas or Municipal Court. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the certificate is the only document the BMV or court needs from you to close out the requirement.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You get two attempts at the state-provided 40-question final exam, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt and you come back the next day for the second try. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. That means you start the entire course over from lesson one, and your 30-day completion window resets as well. The lesson quizzes that come before the final have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material is solid before you reach the exam. The driver attitude sections and the alcohol and drug content make up at least half the course by state requirement, and those topics show up heavily in the final. Montgomery County drivers who hit the reset should re-enroll promptly to stay within any court or BMV deadline.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or expunge violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only a court order can remove points. What the course does for eligible drivers is generate a 2-point credit that the BMV applies against your current point total, creating a cushion before the next infraction could trigger a suspension. For suspension reinstatement cases, the course completion is a required step to get your license back, but the underlying points and violations remain on the record. For court-ordered completions, no credit applies at all. The certificate proves you completed the program. Montgomery County drivers who want to understand exactly what their record shows can request a copy through the Ohio BMV or visit the Deputy Registrar on West Third Street in Dayton.

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