Handle Your Ohio Driving Requirement From Sawyerwood Today

Points stacking up, a court order sitting on your kitchen table, or a suspension you need lifted - the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers all of it. State-approved under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and administered through the Ohio Department of Public Safety, this is the course Summit County drivers use to get their record sorted and their license protected.

  • State Approved: Recognized by ODPS and the Ohio BMV for point credit, suspension reinstatement, and court-ordered completion.
  • 30-Day Window: State mandates finishing within 30 days of enrollment before a reinstatement fee and full restart are required.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the BMV or Summit County court.
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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 Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires identity verification before the course begins. Summit County residents can confirm their license status at the Akron BMV Deputy Registrar on Massillon Road before enrolling if there is any question about current suspension status.

Work Through the Course Lessons

The course runs text and image-based interactive lessons with a quiz after each section. Progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up later. 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 40-question final exam requires a 75% to pass. You get two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it, and your BMV Form 5789 Certificate of Completion generates instantly as a PDF. The course runs 8 hours minimum, as required by ODPS, before the final unlocks.

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Your License Stays at Risk Until This Is Done

A suspended license in Summit County does not lift on its own. For 12-point suspensions and court-ordered cases, the clock runs until the certificate hits the BMV or the Clerk of Courts. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on Massillon Road or anywhere else in Ohio can push the total past 12 and trigger a suspension. The state's 30-day completion window makes waiting a real cost.

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Approved by Ohio, Recognized in Summit County

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course on TrafficSchool.net is administered by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The program meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and is accepted by the Summit County Clerk of Courts for court-ordered completions.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate. It goes to the BMV for a 2-point credit or to the court for a court-ordered case. $76.00 covers the full course.

No Classroom Drive Needed

Skip the trip to Akron. Log in from any device, complete lessons on your schedule, and submit the certificate the same week you finish. Price is $76.00.

One Flat Price

The course costs $76.00, period. No hidden fees, no upsells. That covers enrollment, all lessons, the final exam, and the instant PDF certificate download.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Sawyerwood without driving to a classroom. Log in from any device, any time, within the 30-day window.

No Commute Required

Skip the drive to Akron or Cuyahoga Falls entirely and finish from home.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require travel to an approved provider, fixed scheduling, and sitting through the full 8 hours in one location on someone else's timetable.

Fixed Schedule Only

You attend when the provider schedules it, not when your week allows.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Factor in travel, scheduling, and seat time before you decide.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start the same day you enroll, log in and out as needed, no travel time added to your 8 required hours.
In-Person Classroom Add a round trip to Akron or Cuyahoga Falls plus fixed session scheduling on top of the 8 required classroom hours.

What Does Each Option Cost Sawyerwood Drivers?

Price is one factor. Factor in gas, time off work, and scheduling delays too.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $76.00 covers everything: enrollment, all lessons, the final exam, and your instant PDF certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider, plus fuel costs for the drive from Sawyerwood to an approved Summit County location.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The course runs on phones, tablets, and laptops. Progress saves server-side after every section, so a dead battery or a closed browser does not cost you completed work. Sawyerwood drivers have finished this course on lunch breaks, after shifts, and late at night from the couch.

  • Any Device Works

    Phone, tablet, or laptop - the course loads and saves your place on all of them without any app download.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server, so you never lose ground between sessions.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The state's 30-day window is firm. Log back in before it closes to avoid a reinstatement fee and a full restart.

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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 on this platform meets current ODPS guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and is accepted by the Ohio BMV and Summit County courts for all five state-recognized completion reasons.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Accepted by Ohio BMV and Summit County courts
  • Meets ODPS and OAC 4501-8-06 requirements
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789 certificate
  • Recognized under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037

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Questions Sawyerwood Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who has to take the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, and what is the difference between a court order and a 2-point credit?

Five categories of Ohio drivers qualify under current ODPS guidelines. Drivers with 2 to 11 points can take the course voluntarily to bank a 2-point credit before a ticket triggers a suspension. Drivers who hit 12 or more points within two years face a mandatory suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and must complete the course before reinstatement. Courts can also order the course directly, in which case no 2-point credit applies - the completion satisfies the court requirement only. Drivers 19 or older with a juvenile suspension and drivers under 21 with an alcohol-related suspension also qualify. Check your specific situation with the Summit County Clerk of Courts before enrolling.

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

No. 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 total - a cushion that reduces your effective point count by two. A driver sitting at 8 points drops to an effective 6 after the credit posts. The credit is valid for three years, can only be used once every three years, and applies a maximum of five times in a lifetime. Existing violations stay on your record. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Akron BMV Deputy Registrar on Massillon Road 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. Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, the 30-day completion window is firm. Miss it, and you pay the reinstatement fee again and begin the course from the beginning - none of your previous progress carries over. For drivers on a 12-point suspension or a court order, that also means your license stays suspended and the court requirement stays open longer. The 30-day clock starts on your enrollment date, not on the date you first log in to study. Sawyerwood drivers dealing with a Summit County court deadline should confirm that deadline with the Clerk of Courts and make sure the 30-day window clears it with time to spare.

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

The Certificate of Completion, BMV Form 5789, generates as an instant PDF download the moment you pass the final exam. You do not wait for mail. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV - Summit County drivers can use the Akron Deputy Registrar location on Massillon Road, roughly 10 miles from Sawyerwood. For a court-ordered case, submit it directly to the Summit County Clerk of Courts at 209 South High Street in Akron. Keep a copy for your own records regardless of where you submit. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the BMV posts the credit after it receives and processes the form, so submit promptly after passing.

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 on a Monday, and you can try again Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and your certificate generates immediately. Fail both attempts, and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires the course to reset completely - you start over from the beginning and the 30-day window resets from that point. The passing score is 75%. Lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes and are the best preparation for the final. Take them seriously rather than clicking through, especially the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections, which together make up at least half the curriculum.

What does the course actually cover during those 8 hours?

Per ODPS requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, at least 25 percent of the course covers driver attitude - how habits, emotions, and decision-making behind the wheel lead to violations and crashes. At least another 25 percent covers alcohol, drugs, and the operation of motor vehicles. That section hit differently for me than I expected. The remaining content covers traffic laws, crash prevention, and risk awareness. A 10-minute break is required after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward the 8-hour minimum. There is no cap on how many hours you can study in a day, but the state-mandated minimum must be met before the final exam unlocks. The 8 hours floor is enforced by the system.

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