Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Driver Education Services in Northeast Ohio
Heights Driving School was founded in 1957 with a mission to provide the highest quality driver education available. Our instructors undergo rigorous training and are licensed by the Department of Public Safety, ensuring compliance with state standards. We pioneered the first public high school driver education partnership in the country, a program we continue to operate today. With over six decades of experience, we serve all of Northeast Ohio through 13 locations and virtual learning options. Our curriculum meets Department of Public Safety and Driving School Association of Ohio requirements, featuring 24/7 behind-the-wheel instruction availability.We maintain one of the best safety records in the country while offering specialized programs for disabled drivers and deaf students. Our team consistently updates textbooks and teaching methods to align with current regulations. As a member of the Driving School Association of Ohio, we uphold industry best practices while remaining one of the largest driving schools in the state. Customer satisfaction remains our priority through transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and our feedback resolution process ensures quality service delivery.
Services
Teen Driving Courses
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Adult Driving Lessons
Virtual Classroom Training
Deaf Student Programs
Disabled Driver Training
Temporary License Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- Established in 1957 with over six decades of driver education experience
- First driving school to partner with public high schools for driver education
- Instructors undergo extensive training and hold Department of Public Safety licensing
- Maintain one of the best safety records in the country
- Offer specialized programs for disabled drivers and deaf students
Associations and certifications
- Department of Public Safety
- Driving School Association of Ohio
Services
Teen Driving Courses
Our state-approved teen driving program combines 24 hours of classroom instruction with 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Courses meet Department of Public Safety standards and include updated curriculum materials. Students receive comprehensive training covering traffic laws, safety protocols, and practical driving experience.
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Available seven days a week, our personalized driving lessons focus on developing safe driving habits and practical skills. Instructors provide hands-on guidance for various road conditions and scenarios. The program follows structured lesson plans aligned with state licensing requirements.
Virtual Classroom Training
Offering flexible learning through Zoom-based virtual classrooms, this option maintains the same rigorous standards as in-person instruction. Students receive interactive lessons and course materials for completing driver education requirements from home.
Deaf Student Programs
Specifically designed programs accommodate deaf students with specialized instructors and adapted teaching methods. Instruction includes visual learning tools and sign language interpreters when needed to ensure effective communication and comprehension.
Disabled Driver Training
Tailored instruction for drivers with physical disabilities, featuring adapted vehicles and specialized training techniques. Our certified instructors focus on accessibility and safety while meeting state licensing requirements for adaptive drivers.
Questions
What age requirements exist for teen drivers?
Teens must complete 4 hours of instruction per day maximum, with classroom sessions available daily except Friday and behind-the-wheel instruction offered seven days weekly.
Do you offer online driver education options?
Yes, we provide virtual classroom training through Zoom with the same state-approved curriculum as our in-person courses.
Are there special programs for disabled students?
We offer specialized training programs for disabled drivers using adapted vehicles and customized instruction methods.
What areas do you serve in Ohio?
We serve all of Northeast Ohio with 13 physical locations including Avon Lake, Mentor, Parma, and Willoughby.
How does the certificate pickup process work?
Visit our Mayfield Village office to collect certificates. Call first to confirm all documentation is complete and ready for pickup.
Reviews (6)
Rob D.
Apr 19, 2022
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This school is very unorganized, they dont have enough staff ro whatever reason it is very difficult to schedule the driving lessons. If I could I would take my money back and look for a private person for the driving hours. You can schedule only on one day at one certain hour and the online page is horrible, if you can not do in that day, it gets delayed yet another week and so on for months and months.
Ryan Shane
Apr 18, 2022
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Worst driving school ever they're months behind on in car driving sessions, Plus Joe Dixon will talk to you disrespectfully and any kind of way He does not treat students with respect. He will not teach you anything
Natisha Finley
Feb 20, 2022
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This school is so unorganized. no one knows what is going on. from the beginning dealing with them it has been an issue. My son has a disability and I was told it would cost $400 never once was I explained that was only for evaluation and then I get a receipt from CCDD that they were billed another $1085. calls and was told the $400 did not include his class or driving and it is $95 a hr for driving and $135 for the class.
When was anyone going to advise of this and if that was the case why wasn't it billed last year. They are not capable of taking care of proper business communications and all Judy had to say was she was not the one handling this before.
When was anyone going to advise of this and if that was the case why wasn't it billed last year. They are not capable of taking care of proper business communications and all Judy had to say was she was not the one handling this before.
Bethany Pugh
Jul 26, 2021
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The teacher only talks about his own personal opinions on political, crime, and police issues that don't apply to the class. He often makes erratic fighting moves and hits on his desk and other objects which are anxiety-provoking. I do not suggest going to this class.
Lauren Aliec'E.
Jan 14, 2020
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My experience with this driving school was amazing. I took a 4 hour class and my instructor was awsome she helped us understand the information she was teaching us way better she was super nice and friendly and she just made my day i wasn't so nervous anymore then when i first walked in and there was a small class of girls so i felt comfortable. Thankyou soooo much Vicky for being the sweet and kind person that you are.
K. H. Kladdaugh
May 24, 2019
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My driving instructor, Mr. Lee was a jackass. He assumed that I had already been driving for years, despite stating otherwise. Then he would tell me what to do and when I screwed up, but not how to improve. So he wasn't so much an instructor as a director and critic, only without anything constructive to say. He just was giving me the requisite number of lessons for my $350 and not going to bother with making me any better of a driver.
It actually took me 4 years to finally get my license. I was not a bad driver, mind you, I just had no confidence or level of ability as a driver to pass the test. So I practiced without him. By then, passing the written portion was no problem, but passing the driving portion was shaky, and he never helped me improve on backing up. Again, he just seemed to think I had already been driving for years, ignoring that on our first outing I was perfectly content to drive at 5mph, because it was more than twice as fast as how I moved when walking (2mph). I don't know in what world people drive without licenses until they reach thirty, but this person is not in that world. Mr. Lee was terrible and I wish he hadn't been my instructor.
It actually took me 4 years to finally get my license. I was not a bad driver, mind you, I just had no confidence or level of ability as a driver to pass the test. So I practiced without him. By then, passing the written portion was no problem, but passing the driving portion was shaky, and he never helped me improve on backing up. Again, he just seemed to think I had already been driving for years, ignoring that on our first outing I was perfectly content to drive at 5mph, because it was more than twice as fast as how I moved when walking (2mph). I don't know in what world people drive without licenses until they reach thirty, but this person is not in that world. Mr. Lee was terrible and I wish he hadn't been my instructor.
