Ross County Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Remedial Course Requirement Online

Points stacked up, a court issued an order, or your license is sitting suspended right now. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path forward under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Ross County drivers complete it online through TrafficSchool.net, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or Clerk of Courts that week.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized reasons.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Log in around your schedule and finish before the deadline.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. No waiting on the mail.
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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. Ross County residents use the same enrollment process as any Ohio driver. The state requires identity verification before coursework begins, per current ODPS guidelines.

Work Through the Course Material

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers driver attitude, alcohol and drug topics, and general traffic safety through text and image-based interactive lessons. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Ohio requires a 10-minute break 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 have two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it and you get your BMV Form 5789 certificate instantly. The total course runs 8 hours minimum. Submit the certificate to the Ross County BMV Deputy Registrar or the Ross County Clerk of Courts.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or an under-21 alcohol-related offense, the clock is running. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 10 points can push it past 12 and trigger a suspension. Ohio also gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Starting now keeps your driving privileges protected and your options open.

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Approved for Every Ross County Situation

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers five state-recognized situations under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Court order, 12-point suspension, 2-point credit, juvenile suspension, or under-21 OVI reinstatement. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, this course satisfies all five.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate. You get it as a digital PDF the moment you pass. It costs $76.00 and satisfies current Ohio BMV requirements for all five recognized course reasons.

No Classroom Drive

The nearest in-person option can mean a trip across Ross County or beyond. Complete the course from any device with a browser. No scheduling around someone else's classroom calendar.

One Flat Price

The course is $76.00 total. No separate exam fee, no reprint fee for the certificate. What you see at enrollment is what you pay.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from home, a library, or anywhere with a browser. No commute, no fixed class times, progress saves automatically after every section.

Instant Certificate Delivery

BMV Form 5789 downloads immediately after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require you to drive to a scheduled location, sit for the full session on their timetable, and wait for a paper certificate to be processed and mailed.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's schedule, not yours, adding travel time.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Factor in travel and scheduling, not just seat time.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Log in when you have time, complete the 8-hour minimum across multiple sessions, no commute added.
In-Person Drive to a classroom location, sit the full session on their schedule, then wait for your certificate to arrive.

What Does Each Option Cost Ross County Drivers?

Price is one part. Factor in fuel and time on US-35 or US-50 to reach a classroom site.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 flat, certificate included, no travel cost, no fuel spent on US-35 heading out of Chillicothe.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider, plus fuel and time driving to and from the session location.

Start on Your Phone, Finish on Your Laptop

The course runs in any browser on any device. A lot of Ross County drivers start a section on their phone during a lunch break and pick it up later on a computer at home. Progress saves server-side after every section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No app download required to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section. Close the browser and pick up exactly where you stopped.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Ohio's 30-day completion window is firm. Log back in before the deadline to avoid a full restart and reinstatement fee.

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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 ODPS and BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized completion reasons.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • ODPS and BMV recognized curriculum
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789 certificate
  • Administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults. Other Ohio driving situations require different courses.

Ross County Drivers Ask These Questions First

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 another ticket pushes them over the limit. Second, drivers reinstating a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points in a two-year window. Third, drivers who received a court order 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 OVI or OVUAC alcohol-related suspension. If a Ross County court issued your order, contact the Ross County Clerk of Courts on North Paint Street in Chillicothe to confirm which category applies to your case before enrolling.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove existing points from your record. Only an Ohio court can order point removal. What the course does, under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, is apply a 2-point credit to your record. That credit acts as a cushion. If your record sits at 8 points and you earn the 2-point credit, the effective count drops to 6, giving you more room before a future ticket triggers a suspension. The credit is valid for three years, you can use it once every three years, and the lifetime maximum is five times. For Ross County drivers already sitting close to 12 points, banking that credit before the next ticket lands is the practical move. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net and submit BMV Form 5789 to the Ross County Deputy Registrar once you pass.

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

Ohio requires completion of the Adult Remedial Driving Course within 30 days of enrollment, per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the course over from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry forward. For drivers reinstating a suspended license, that also means your license stays suspended longer. For drivers chasing a 2-point credit, it means more time exposed to a potential ticket pushing the record past 12. The 30-day clock starts the day you enroll, not the day you first log in to study. Ross County drivers who travel US-35 or SR-104 for work cannot afford to let that window slip. Log in consistently and finish with time to spare.

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

Pass the final exam and BMV Form 5789 generates as a digital PDF immediately. You do not wait for anything to be mailed or processed. The certificate is the official document recognized by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Ohio courts under current ODPS guidelines. If you are completing the course for a 2-point credit, take the PDF to the Ross County Deputy Registrar, located in Chillicothe, and submit it there. The BMV applies the credit to your record. If a Ross County court ordered the course, submit the certificate directly to the Ross County Clerk of Courts on North Paint Street. Either way, you can handle the submission the same week you finish the course. Keep a copy of the PDF for your own records.

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 the beginning, and the 30-day completion window restarts from that point. This is not a situation you want to land in when your license is already suspended or a court deadline is approaching. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use them. By the time you reach the final, the material on driver attitude and alcohol and drug topics should be familiar. Ross County drivers who pace themselves through the lessons consistently tend to pass on the first attempt.

Is there still an in-person classroom option available near Ross County, and is it worth it?

In-person classroom sessions for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course do exist in Ohio, but availability near Ross County is limited. Finding a scheduled session that fits your work schedule often means driving well outside Chillicothe, which adds fuel cost and time on top of the course itself. The online version through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school, meets the same Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requirements as a classroom session. The curriculum covers the same driver attitude material and alcohol and drug content. The certificate it produces, BMV Form 5789, is accepted by the Ross County Deputy Registrar and the Ross County Clerk of Courts. For most Ross County drivers managing a job and a suspended license at the same time, the online format is the more practical path.

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