Solon Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Remedial Course Requirement Today

Points stacked up on your license, a court handed you an order, or your suspension is sitting open until this gets done. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is how you close that loop. Solon residents in Cuyahoga County use this course to reinstate a suspended license, satisfy a court requirement, or bank a 2-point credit before the next ticket pushes them over the edge.

  • State Approved: Administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV approval per current ODPS guidelines.
  • Log In Anytime: Progress saves automatically after each section so you can finish across multiple sessions without losing ground.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the BMV or your court.
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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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 start. Solon residents in Cuyahoga County enroll the same way as any Ohio driver, no in-person visit required to begin.

Work Through the Course

Complete text and image-based lessons with a quiz after each section. A 10-minute break is required after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your total. Log out and return whenever your schedule allows within the 30-day window.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and get two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate downloads instantly. The course runs 8 hours minimum per state mandate.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For anyone reinstating after a 12-point suspension or satisfying a court order in Cuyahoga County, the clock is already running. The state gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Miss that window and you pay a reinstatement fee and start completely over. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 9 points can trigger a suspension fast. Getting this done now protects your driving privileges.

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Approved by Ohio, Recognized by Cuyahoga Courts

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. Certificates are accepted by the BMV and by courts handling Cuyahoga County cases.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate the Ohio BMV and Cuyahoga County courts accept. You get it the moment you pass the final exam, priced at $76.00.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to a physical location. Complete every lesson and quiz from any device with a browser. Course price is $76.00 with no hidden fees.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and that covers the full course, all lesson quizzes with unlimited retakes, the final exam, and your instant PDF certificate upon passing.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from any device on your own schedule, with progress saved automatically after every section.

Instant Certificate Delivery

PDF certificate downloads immediately after passing, ready to submit that same day.

Traditional Classroom

Classroom sessions require you to travel to a physical site, match a fixed schedule, and wait for a paper certificate to be processed and mailed.

Fixed Schedule Required

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

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Time spent on the course versus time spent dealing with logistics adds up fast for Solon residents.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Log in from Solon and start immediately after enrolling, no travel time, no waiting for a class date to open up.
In-Person Classroom Drive to a classroom site, match their schedule, and wait days or weeks for the next available session to begin.

What You Actually Pay

The online course costs $76.00. Compare that against what a classroom option typically runs once you factor in travel.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $76.00 covers enrollment, all quizzes, the final exam, and your instant PDF certificate with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees often run higher than $76.00 and do not include your gas driving to and from the site.

Finish From Any Device You Own

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Solon drivers finishing up after work or during a lunch break on Aurora Road can log out mid-lesson and pick up exactly where they left off. No app download needed, no special software.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No dedicated app or plugin required to access lessons.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after every completed section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep the enrollment confirmation email handy so you track your 30-day state completion window without guessing.

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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 and is administered under ODPS oversight per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • ODPS-recognized remedial course provider
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued on completion
  • Compliant with Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Accepted by Ohio courts and the BMV

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

TrafficSchool.net also offers other state-approved Ohio driver training courses for eligible licensed adults.

Questions Solon Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups of Ohio drivers take this course under current ODPS guidelines. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before accumulating more. Second, drivers reinstating a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points within a two-year period under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Third, drivers ordered by a court to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that happened before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related suspension. Court-ordered drivers do not receive a 2-point credit. The certificate goes to the court instead of the BMV. Confirm your specific reason with the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts or the Solon Deputy Registrar 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 record. Only an Ohio court can remove points. What the credit does is reduce your active point total by two, creating a cushion between where you sit now and the 12-point suspension threshold under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. A driver sitting at 9 points drops to 7 after the credit posts. That gap matters when the next ticket lands. The credit is valid for three years, you can only use it once every three years, and the lifetime maximum is five times. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Ohio BMV after passing, and the Solon Deputy Registrar on SOM Center Road can confirm the credit posted to your record.

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

The state requires you to complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course within 30 days of enrollment per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that deadline and your enrollment expires. You pay a reinstatement fee and restart the entire course from the beginning. None of the progress from the expired enrollment carries over. For drivers reinstating a 12-point suspension or satisfying a court order, an expired enrollment means your license stays suspended and the court requirement stays open longer. The 30-day clock starts the day you enroll, not the day you first log in to study. Mark the date immediately after enrolling and plan your sessions so you finish with a few days to spare.

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

The BMV Form 5789 Certificate of Completion generates as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. Download and print it right then. For a 2-point credit, submit it to the Ohio BMV. The nearest full-service BMV office serving Solon residents is the Cuyahoga County BMV on Rockside Road in Independence, roughly 15 miles from Solon. For a court-ordered case, submit the certificate directly to the court that issued your order. The Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts handles cases for Solon residents. Per current Ohio BMV requirements, the certificate must be submitted promptly after completion to apply the credit or satisfy the court record.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You get two attempts, but only one attempt per calendar day, meaning if you fail on a Monday you cannot try again until Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and you get your certificate normally. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window continues running from your original enrollment date, not from the reset. That combination of a full restart and a shrinking deadline is why reading through the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections carefully the first time matters more than rushing to the exam. Take the practice quizzes seriously before attempting the final.

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

Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or wipe violations from your record. That distinction matters. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only a court has the authority to remove points from an Ohio driving record. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit, which reduces your active point total by two. The underlying violations and their original point values stay on the record. For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or satisfying a court order, the course satisfies the reinstatement or compliance requirement but does not alter the point history. After submitting BMV Form 5789, verify your updated point total with the Solon Deputy Registrar or through the Ohio BMV online record portal.

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