New Driver Program

The New Driver Program at Professional Driving Systems
includes 24-hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of 
Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training. Classroom instruction is
taught with a hands-on, interactive approach. BTW Training
incorporates additional exercises not required by the State
and not offered by other driving schools in this area such as: 
off-road recovery, braking exercises, and evasive maneuvering.
Please see below for more detailed information.
January 2026 
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Student must meet the below requirements before they begin classes
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-Student must hold a valid temporary license for a minimum of 3 weeks prior to class start date

-Student must have a minimum of 10 hours of on road behind the wheel driving with a parent or legal guardian.
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-Students must log their driving time and present a detailed log to the office prior to class start date.


(Registration can be done prior to student completing the above requirements)


TOTAL COST
  • $650.00 New Driver Program
  • $725.00 New Driver Program with Skid Control Training
  • $780.00 New Driver Program with Skid Control Training and 1 hour Maneuverability/Additional Training
  • ​When paying with a credit card additional processing fee of 3.25% will apply. this fee does not apply to other payment methods such as cash or checks.
  • Pre-registration is required; upon receipt of a non-refundable/non-transferable $100.00 deposit and registration form, a place in the chosen session is secured. 
  • Remaining balance is due on first day of class. This can be paid by cash, check or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover).
SESSIONS
  • Sessions currently offered are;
  • 2-week session which is four weekdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and two Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (Saturday classes have a 15 min. break in-between).
  • 3-week afternoon session which runs Monday-Thursday 4:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
  • 3-week evening session which runs Monday-Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
  • A summer 2-week session is offered Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. -  12:00 p.m. and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
  • A summer 2-week session, that runs from 1pm-3pm Monday-Thursday and 10am-2:15pm on Saturdays
  • Students are permitted up to four (4) hours of training per day. (State Mandated)
  • Classes missed in student’s initial session can be made up in future sessions up through the four-month expiration date. Seating is limited.
HOMESCHOOL SESSION AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION


What Our Customers Are Saying...​

​My instructor was very patient, knowledgeable and helpful when instructing during my on-road sessions! I appreciate all his tips and good feedback!
-Sarah
 
I was thankful that my child was excited to go to class and learned to become a better driver.
-Samuel
 
I like how they care about keeping young drivers safe on the road. My son is teaching me everything he learned and reminding me about the rules of the road.   -Katie
 
Our daughter was a PDS student a couple years ago and we wouldn't have sent our son anywhere else. The PDS team is thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. For parents/families looking for an outstanding option for their children, PDS is the only place to consider.
-Dave
 
I have had four kids go through PDS over the years. All of them had very positive experiences and are good, safe, confident drivers.
-Meg
           
Excellent driving instruction both in class and behind the wheel. My instructor was great! Former police officers are the BEST instructors due to their real-life stories and experiences.
-Amy
 
Staff/instructors care about the safety of students/kids. Provided excellent skills that I never learned in driver's education.
-Nathan
 
Great instruction both in the class and on roads. Great communication with what our daughter was being taught as well as her strengths and weaknesses. The classroom and behind the wheel instructors were very knowledgeable.
-Reed
 
Everyone at the school is very friendly and thorough when explaining the process of completing the driving school and driver’s exam.
-Angela
 
We had an excellent experience with all 3 of our kids!
-Karen
 
The knowledge level of the instructors is superior. It's comforting as a parent to have your child learn from law enforcement instructors......who better teach the next generation of drivers how to obey the laws and be a responsible driver.
-Shannon
 
I loved everyone we dealt with; everything was explained to us so well from the beginning of how the progress would be! Our daughter had Jason for btw and he was so calm that she responded so well to his corrections and feedback, he’s an awesome instructor and so helpful to parents for what they need to work on!
-Kristin
BEHIND THE WHEEL (BTW)
  • Training provided is four, 2-hour lessons. One lesson per week, providing student is meeting requirements and goals.  BTW must also be completed by the six-month expiration date. All four lessons will NOT be held in the last 30 days before the student's expiration date. The same instructor provides all four lessons barring extenuating circumstances on the part of the student or instructor.  All behind-the-wheel training is one-on-one. Students are required to have 10 or more hours of on road driving time with parents before BTW training begins. This enables our instructors to teach them at a higher level. 
    All BTW training begins and ends at PDS office.
WHEN BEHIND THE WHEEL (BTW) BEGINS
  • Eligibility: A student is eligible to be assigned to an Instructor with; a valid Temporary Permit, 10 hours of on road driving with a parent/legal guardian and after completing all twelve (12) classroom sessions. Students are assigned once a week on Saturdays and the instructor then has seven days to contact the Parents/Legal Guardians to schedule the BTW lessons. The Instructor will provide a direct contact number to reach them by for any BTW related questions and concerns.
  • Exact timing for when BTW lessons will begin cannot be provided because BTW is very individualized between the BTW instructor and the student/family. BTW lessons are scheduled one per week as long as driving time and goals are met.  
FINAL REGISTRATION
  • Student must be accompanied by at least one parent/legal guardian, before class start date, to complete final registration requirements (Reading and signing Agreement Form, Medical History and BTW Driving Survey); final payment is also taken at this time.
FOUR AND SIX MONTH DEADLINE
  • State rule; The 24- hours of classroom must be completed within four months of the first class taken. If the classroom is not completed within this deadline, the entire state-mandated program must be re-purchased and taken over.
  • State rule; The entire 32- hour program must be completed within six months of the first class taken. If the program is not completed within this deadline, the entire state-mandated program must be re-purchased and taken over.
COMBINING SCHOOLS NOT ALLOWED
  • State rule; Students cannot begin at one school and finish at another. The entire program must be completed at one state-licensed school.
  • Professional Driving Systems does NOT offer the 8-hours behind-the-wheel to online driving school students. We have found online students are not receiving the details necessary to prepare them for the behind-the-wheel lessons. This goes against our mission of saving lives and making our students the safest drivers they can be.
CERTIFICATE
  • State rule; Upon completion of the program, a State of Ohio-Department of Public Safety certificate is issued to the student within 10 days of completing the program.  This certificate MUST be presented to the OHIO BMV exam station to be able to take the driver’s exam.  If the certificate is lost or destroyed, an affidavit must be completed by the student or parent and submitted to the driving school. Do not schedule your exam until you receive your certificate.
  • IF A STUDENT TURNS 18 BEFORE COMPLETING THE COURSE, adult rules apply. We still supply them with a certificate.

Temporary Permit Information
   State course is required for all students under the age of 18
  • Temporary permit must be purchased from an exam station.
  • Temporary Permit paper/id card must be in possession whenever you drive
  • Temporary permit expires in one year (if permit expires student must purchase new permit  and must retake test)
  • Student must hold temporary permit for 6 months prior to taking Driver's License Test.
  • Lost temporary permit - Student must purchase new permit (they do not have to retake test)

OBTAINING STUDY BOOKLET​​