The 24-Hour Course Beverly New Drivers Need Before Getting Licensed

Before you can schedule your skills test at the nearest BMV Driver Exam Station, you need a Certificate of Completion from an approved Ohio Class D Driver Education Course. This is the state-required 24-hour program under Ohio Revised Code 4508.02 for teens in the GDL program, adults ages 18 to 20, and Limited Term License applicants. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers it online.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7 for Class D instruction.
  • Your Schedule: Log in when you have time, up to 4 hours per day, and your progress saves automatically after every section.
  • BMV Certificate: You receive a digital Certificate of Completion the BMV requires before you can book your Driving and Skills test.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Course Requirement
Approved
Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
Processing Time
Instant
Hidden Fees
$0.00
Eligibility Check
--

Total one-time price

$79.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
Start Course
Secure 256-bit SSL Encrypted Payment

Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. That verification step confirms you are the person completing the course, which Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7 requires for all approved online driver training schools before instruction begins.

Work Through the 24 Hours of Instruction

The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with a quiz after each section that you must pass before advancing. Ohio caps online instruction at 4 hours per calendar day, and a 10-minute break is required after every 2 hours. You have 180 days from enrollment to finish.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided 50-question final exam requires a 75% to pass. You get 3 attempts, one per 24-hour period. Pass it, and you get your digital Certificate of Completion covering 24 hours of classroom-equivalent instruction, which the BMV requires before your skills test appointment.

Get Started Today

No Certificate Means No Skills Test Appointment

The Zanesville BMV Driver Exam Station, roughly 20 miles from Beverly on US-60, will not schedule your Driving and Skills test until you hand over that Certificate of Completion. The state also gives you exactly 180 days from enrollment to finish the course. Miss that window and you start over from the beginning. The sooner you enroll, the sooner you are sitting behind the wheel for your test.

Get Started

Approved by Ohio, Built for New Drivers

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school operating under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, this course satisfies the classroom requirement of the Ohio Class D Driver Education Course for all eligible new drivers.

Last updated: 2025-07-14
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets current Ohio BMV requirements. The material covers what shows up on the skills test and what you actually encounter driving Washington County roads.

No Classroom Commute

Beverly is a small town. Driving to a physical classroom in Marietta or Zanesville adds time you do not have to waste. Log in from wherever you are.

Course Price

Enroll for $79.00 and get the full 24-hour Ohio Class D Driver Education Course with your Certificate of Completion included when you pass.

Online Class D Course

Complete the state-required 24 hours of classroom instruction on your own schedule, logged in from Washington County, without driving to a physical school location.

Log In Anytime

Work through lessons mornings, evenings, or weekends around school or a job.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving means you never lose completed sections between sessions.

Digital Certificate

Your Certificate of Completion arrives digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

Traditional Classroom

Physical driver education classrooms require fixed schedules and travel, which is a real obstacle for Beverly residents without reliable transportation to Marietta or Zanesville.

Fixed Class Times

You attend on the school's schedule, not yours, with no flexibility for work or sports.

Travel Required

Beverly has no local classroom provider, so you drive 20-plus miles each session.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificates can be lost or delayed before your BMV appointment.

How Long Does the Course Actually Take?

The state mandates 24 hours of instruction. Here is how that plays out in practice.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online at the 4-Hour Daily Cap Spread across a minimum of 6 days hitting the daily maximum, finishing in under two weeks if you stay consistent.
Traditional Classroom in Marietta or Zanesville Fixed weekly sessions plus round-trip travel from Beverly adds hours to every class day you attend.

What Does Driver Education Cost Around Beverly?

Price matters when you are a new driver paying out of pocket or asking a parent to cover it.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
TrafficSchool.net Online Course Enroll for $79.00 total, which covers the full 24-hour course and your Certificate of Completion.
Local In-Person Driver Education Traditional classroom programs in the Marietta and Zanesville area typically run significantly higher, before adding fuel costs for the drive.

Works on Any Device You Have

The course runs on phones, tablets, and computers. Living in Beverly means spotty connections sometimes, so the lesson format is text and image based, not video streaming, which keeps things loading even when your signal is not great. Log in, do your section, log out.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access your lessons.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so you never repeat finished work.

  • Stay on Track

    Reminder notifications help you keep moving inside the 180-day state completion window.

4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot from 842 reviews

Read more reviews on Trustpilot

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 Class D Driver Education Course under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7 and oversight from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Current Ohio BMV requirements are reflected throughout the course content.

  • ODPS-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Compliant with Ohio Administrative Code 4501-7
  • Ohio Class D course, 24-hour state requirement
  • Certificate accepted at all Ohio BMV exam stations
  • Identity verification required at enrollment

Still Need Behind-the-Wheel Training?

This online course covers the 24-hour classroom requirement only. Behind-the-wheel hours are separate and handled through a licensed driving school.

Questions About the Ohio Class D Course for Beverly Drivers

Who is required to take the Ohio Class D Driver Education Course?

Three groups of new Ohio drivers must complete this course under Ohio Revised Code 4508.02. First, teens in the Graduated Driver License program who are working toward a probationary license. Second, adults ages 18 to 20, who as of the rule change effective September 30, 2025, must complete the full Class D program before the BMV will license them. Third, Limited Term License applicants, meaning temporary residents who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and whose permit is marked non-renewable or non-transferable. If you are in any of those three groups and you live in the Beverly area of Washington County, this is the course you need before scheduling your skills test.

How long does it actually take to finish the 24-hour course?

The Ohio Class D Driver Education Course requires 24 hours of classroom-equivalent online instruction, and Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7 caps online learning at 4 hours per calendar day. That means the fastest you can finish is 6 days, hitting the daily maximum every day. Most people spread it over one to three weeks because life gets in the way. A 10-minute break is required after every 2 hours of instruction, which the system enforces automatically. You have 180 days from enrollment to complete everything. For a Beverly student juggling school or a part-time job, working through a section or two each evening is a realistic pace that still gets you done well inside that window.

What happens if I do not finish the course within 180 days?

The state requires a full restart. Under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7, if you do not complete the Ohio Class D Driver Education Course within 180 days of enrollment, your progress does not carry over and you must begin the course again from the beginning. That means another enrollment and another 180-day clock. The 180-day window is not a soft suggestion. It is a hard state rule. For Beverly students, the practical consequence is that you push back your Certificate of Completion, which pushes back your ability to schedule the Driving and Skills test at the Zanesville BMV Driver Exam Station. Enroll when you are ready to actually work through the material consistently.

Does finishing this course mean I am licensed and ready to drive on my own?

No. The Certificate of Completion from this course satisfies the classroom instruction requirement under Ohio Revised Code 4508.02, but it is one piece of a larger process. You still need to complete the required behind-the-wheel training hours through a licensed Ohio driving school, which is handled entirely separately from this online course. After both the classroom and behind-the-wheel requirements are met, you schedule the Driving and Skills test at the Zanesville BMV Driver Exam Station, about 20 miles from Beverly on US-60. Passing that test is what moves you toward your probationary or full license. The certificate gets you in the door for the test appointment, not out the door with a license.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You get three attempts total on the state-provided 50-question final exam, and no more than one attempt is allowed per 24-hour period. A 75% is required to pass. If you use all three attempts without passing, the course resets under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7 rules, and you retake the classroom instruction portion at no additional cost before attempting the exam again. The questions are multiple choice and pull from the material covered throughout the course, so the sections on traffic laws, alcohol and drug effects on driving, and hazard recognition are worth reviewing before you sit down for it. Do not rush into the exam after a long session. Take the break, review your notes, and go in fresh.

When can a teen start this course, and do they need a permit first?

A teen can begin the Ohio Class D Driver Education Course at 15 years and 5 months old. No Temporary Instruction Permit is required to start the online classroom portion of the course. The TIPIC, which is the Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card, becomes necessary before behind-the-wheel training begins, but it is not a prerequisite for enrolling here. Under Ohio Revised Code 4508.02, completing the classroom instruction is part of the GDL pathway toward a probationary license. Beverly teens can pick up TIPIC paperwork at the Beverly Deputy Registrar on 4th Street before or during the time they are working through the online course, since both processes can run at the same time.

See where Traffic School works