The document provides information about obtaining a driver's license in Ohio. It outlines the steps one must take, including visiting the BMV with required documents, passing a vision and written test on road rules, and completing a driving test. It notes alternatives to driving like public transportation, emphasizing the importance of planning trips in advance by checking schedules and being prepared.

2. THINK ABOUT SOME OF PLACES YOU MAY NEED/WANT TO VISIT AS
AN ADULT:
*Job *Post Office
*School *Clothing Store
*Family *Health Care Facility
*Friends *Government Services
*Restaurants *Church/synagogue/etc.
*Bank *Social/recreational
*Grocery Store
*Laundromat
How will you get there there???

3. DRIVER’S LICENSE
In Ohio, you apply for a driver’s license by visiting the Ohio Bureau of
Motor Vehicles (BMV). There is a BMV located in every county in Ohio.
This means there should be one very close to where you live.
There are several steps that you have to take in order to get your
driver’s license. If you are under the age of 18, you must have your
parent or guardian’s permission. You will also have to have official
paperwork such as your birth certificate and social security card in
order to apply for your license. You will also answer a few questions
about your general health to make sure you are physically able to drive.
You will then be asked to take a vision test. It is OK if you wear your
glasses during your test.

4. DRIVER’S LICENSE CONT.
The next step to receiving your driver’s license is taking a written exam.
This test is in place to make sure that you know and understand the
rules of driving and Ohio’s road laws. If you have a reading disability,
you can ask the test administer if you can take an oral exam instead of a
written exam. This test is taken at the Ohio License Examination
Station. You can find a list of locations at this link.
It is very important to study for the written portion of the driver’s test.
You can do so by either picking up a copy of the Digest of Motor Vehicle
Laws at your local BMV or getting an online version at the above link.
Finally, the last step in getting your driver’s license is taking the driving
portion of the exam. You take this test at the Ohio License Examination
Station. The test has 2 parts – driving and maneuverability. After you
pass the driving and maneuverability tests, proceed to your local BMV
office to have the driver license issued.

5. POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1. There are fees associated with getting your license. Contact your local
BMV to see what the current fees are.
2. Many people choose to enroll in driver’s education in order to gain
knowledge and confidence in their driving ability.
3. There are different rules and regulations for getting your license
according to your age. Contact the BMV to get specific information.
4. In order to drive in Ohio, you must have car insurance. This is part of
being a responsible driver.

6. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Not everyone chooses or is able to get a driver’s license. Does that mean you are
stuck at home? No! There are many other options for getting to where you need to
go.
Many communities in Ohio offer public transportation in the forms of buses, taxis,
and shuttles. To see what transportation options are available in your county, visit
this link.
When choosing a form of public transportation, you need to consider:
Cost – is it something that you can afford and works within your budget?
Conveniency- is it located close to where you live?
Reliability- can you depend on this form of transportation to get you where you need
to be?

7. BEING PREPARED
No matter which form of public transportation you choose, it is also important to
be prepared before you used it.
Figure out how to get where you are going. Contact your local bus or
transit system and get help from a "route planner. Remember,
schedules can change on very short notice or as a consequence of
things the driver can't control, like really bad traffic. Most systems also
have on-line informational resources. This way you will know the bus
schedules and fares. Plan your trip so that you will arrive at least 30
minutes before you need to be somewhere (like school, work or a job
interview).
Important Tips:
*Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination
*Always be aware of where you are.

8. QUESTIONS??