OH HB425

Allows an "eligible adult" to substitute for a driver training instructor during the required 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction if assisted by an approved electronic device or application that provides mobile and in-vehicle instruction.

Requires the eligible adult to be present in the vehicle at all times during instruction and the student driver must have completed 24 hours of classroom instruction beforehand.

Permits eligible adults to use approved electronic devices or applications to supervise the required 50 hours of driving experience.

Electronic devices or applications must comply with the department of public safety's driver training curriculum and receive director approval, which cannot be unreasonably withheld if the device meets established rules.

Exempts eligible adults acting under this section from driver training instructor licensure requirements.