24 Hours Affidavit & Driving Log (Only for Abbrebiated)

In Ohio, if you are 18 or older and need to complete the Adult Abbreviated Course, you are also required to show proof of 24 hours of in-car driving practice with a licensed driver. This practice is separate from the lessons you take with the driving school and is meant to give you safe, real-world experience behind the wheel.

Important: By law, you cannot count more than 4 hours of driving practice in a single day toward your 24-hour requirement. This rule ensures safe practice without fatigue.

What You Need to Do:

Download the 24-Hour Affidavit & Driving Log (click the link below).
Record your practice driving sessions on the log.
Once you complete the 24 hours, have the licensed driver who supervised your practice sign and notarize the affidavit.

This completed and notarized form must be submitted to the BMV as proof that you met the practice driving requirement.

Ohio’s new phone app, RoadReady Ohio, provides tools to log the required hours of practice new drivers need, while also providing real-time telematic feedback and tips.

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Submitting Your 24 Hours Affidavit & Driving Log

If you are 18 or older and taking the Adult Abbreviated Course, Ohio requires a notarized affidavit and driving log proving 24 hours of in-car practice with a licensed driver. This affidavit driving log is separate from your driving school lessons and gives you real-world experience behind the wheel.

Download the form using the button above, record each session, and have your supervising licensed driver sign and notarize it before submitting to the BMV. Ready for in-car instruction? Explore our Adult Program, or contact us with any questions about the abbreviated course.

F.A.Q

Who needs the 24 hours affidavit and driving log?

Adults 18 and older completing Ohio’s Adult Abbreviated Course must submit a notarized 24-hour affidavit and driving log proving they completed 24 hours of in-car practice with a licensed driver.

Is the 24-hour practice separate from driving school lessons?

Yes. The 24 hours of supervised in-car practice on this affidavit driving log is separate from the lessons you take with the driving school and gives you additional real-world driving experience.

Does the 24 hours affidavit need to be notarized?

Yes. After you complete the 24 hours, the licensed driver who supervised your practice must sign the affidavit in front of a notary before it is submitted to the Ohio BMV.

Is there a daily limit on practice hours?

Yes. Ohio law limits practice toward the 24-hour requirement to a maximum of 4 hours in a single day to ensure safe driving without fatigue.

24 Hours Affidavit & Driving Log (Only for Abbrebiated)