COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio is set to implement a new law on Sept. 30 that will require driver training for all license applicants under the age of 21, a measure aimed at reducing crashes among young motorists.

The new "Class D" driver training requirements will align 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds with the same licensing process currently required for 16- and 17-year-olds. According to information provided by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, the new law is a response to the disproportionate number of crashes involving young drivers.

The new requirements include:

24 hours of classroom or online instruction: Covering motor vehicle operation, traffic laws, and signs.

8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction: Provided by a licensed driving instructor.

50 hours of supervised driving practice: Inclu

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