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Driving Schools in Dayton, Ohio: How to Pick a Licensed School
6 driving schools listed in Dayton, OH, how to check a school is licensed in Ohio, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Choosing a driving school in Dayton is easier when you know what to look for. Our Ohio directory has 6 driving schools in Dayton, across ZIP codes 45402, 45409, 45424 and 45429. Below you will find several of them, plus a quick way to confirm a school is licensed.
Looking a little wider? Montgomery County has 10 driving schools in our directory in total.
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Licensing is not a formality. It is how Ohio checks instructors, training cars and course content. If a school is not licensed, its lessons may not count toward a license or an insurance discount.
In Ohio, driving schools are licensed through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
- Search Ohio’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Under 21: 24 hours of classroom, virtual or online instruction plus 8 hours behind the wheel, with a state-format Certificate of Completion. (source)
- Beginning drivers 21 and older: a 4-hour abbreviated course, paired with either 24 hours of supervised driving or 4 hours behind the wheel. (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office before you enroll.
Driving schools in Dayton
Below are all 6 Dayton schools on RoadVerified. Open a listing to see the license number and where the record came from.
- 160 Driving Academy2555 S Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45409From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- AAAA International Driving School7211 Taylorsville Rd, Dayton, OH 45424From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- D & D Driving School6656 Brandt Pike, Dayton, OH 45424From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Drivesmart200 S Keowee St, Dayton, OH 45402From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- H & S Driving School7231 Taylorsville Rd, Dayton, OH 45424From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Professional Driving Systems5335 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
Looking further afield? Browse every other Ohio listing in our Ohio driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Dayton, OH?
Our directory lists 6 driving schools with an address in Dayton as of October 2026.
Who licenses driving schools in Ohio?
Our research points to the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (otso.ohio.gov).
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