The state of Ohio has changed the law regarding how to get a driver’s license, and the dramatic changes could mean that hitting the road as a teen will be harder than ever before.
The rules, even though stricter, are designed to keep everyone safe, with more tests and practice required.
This means that the same strict education requirements that were set in stone for 16 and 17-year-olds will now be applicable to those under 21.
And, even though harsh, the state’s road safety levels should increase.
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Ohio changed the law around how to get a driver’s license
Every teen’s dream as soon as they reach 16 is to hit the road and get their driver’s license.
However, Ohio has changed the law governing how to get a driver’s license. Which means more education and caution are needed before young people can acquire one.
New rules mean that people under 21 are now required to undertake special driver’s education, which previously was only in place for those aged 16 and 17.
The new law aims to keep more people safe on the roads of Ohio.
“We know that young people who go through driver’s training become safer drivers – safer for themselves and everyone else on the road,” said Gov. Mike DeWine, according to Statehouse News Bureau.
The Governor explained that this applies to adults too, not just young people, and it will protect all.
The previous set of rules that were in place reportedly involved a driver’s education course, which included a long list of processes to follow.
This consisted of 24 hours of classroom instruction that could also be completed online, with eight hours of driving.
Other required rules also included driving 50 hours, with 10 having to take place at night.
A parent or guardian was also required to be present, all while having a temporary permit for six months.
But those over 21 could skip that part by taking a test. However, failure to pass reportedly meant they had to undertake the full course and training.
Now, though, that’s all set to change to include the full education above for those aged under 21.
US states have many different driving laws
We all know that the US is a vast country, and for roads and drivers to work in harmony, highway codes vary from state to state.
For example, a new ‘Daylighting Law’ in California was recently announced, and in addition to being confusing, it could also cost US residents cash.
But, there is some unity. We bet you didn’t know that the ‘greatest car ever’ is banned in all 50 US states.
Safety seems to be Ohio’s number one priority when it comes to the new budget and rules, with better-educated drivers set to be taking to the road in due course.
And that’s never a bad thing.
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