Behind-the-Wheel Training in Newark
Ohio DPS currently lists:
Licking Valley Driving School
195 Union Street, Suite A2
Newark, OH 43055
for behind-the-wheel, classroom and virtual instruction.
A Skillful Driver provides the online course. The professional in-car requirement is completed separately when applicable.
Learning to Drive in Newark: Granville Road, Thornwood Drive and Major Corridors
Newark currently has multiple transportation projects that create genuinely city-specific material.
Granville Road Bridge and Multi-Use Path
Newark is replacing the Granville Road bridge over the Log Pond Run Diversion Channel and constructing a multi-use path from North 21st Street toward University Drive at the Ohio State campus.
The city states that construction began in spring 2026 and is scheduled through October 30, 2026. Granville Road closures are part of the project.
STATUS: ACTIVE 2026 CONSTRUCTION.
This project is especially relevant for student drivers because it combines:
Road closures
University-area travel
Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
Route detours
Thornwood Drive
Thornwood Drive between the railroad tracks and Faye Drive is being reconstructed in 2026.
The city states that Thornwood Drive is closed from April 6 through November 13, 2026, and the project includes a new single-lane roundabout at Faye Drive.
STATUS: ACTIVE 2026 CONSTRUCTION.
Future Thornwood and West Main Street Roundabout
A separate Thornwood Drive project involving River Road, Faye Drive and a proposed roundabout at West Main Street is currently planned for 2028.
Do not confuse this future project with the active 2026 Thornwood construction.
Newark High School
Newark High School is located at:
314 Granville Street
Newark, OH 43055
The current school site lists a 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. school day.
Granville Street therefore has genuine student-driver relevance beyond being another Newark road name.
Newark's Regional Highway Environment
The supplied county page identifies Newark as a transition point for SR 16, SR 79 and other major roads.
For beginning drivers, Newark can provide progressive practice moving from:
Neighborhood streets
Downtown intersections
Commercial corridors
Multi-lane roads
Regional limited-access routes
without leaving the general city area.
Newark Ohio Online Driver's Ed FAQ
Answers to common questions about online driver education, licensing steps, and local requirements in Newark, Ohio.
Can I take Ohio driver's ed online from Newark?
Yes. A Skillful Driver provides the applicable online portion for eligible Ohio students.
Does Newark have a Driver Exam Station?
Yes. It is at 873 E. Main Street.
Is that the same as the Deputy Registrar?
No. The Newark Deputy Registrar is at 875 E. Main Street.
Is there an in-car driving school in Newark?
Yes. Ohio DPS lists Licking Valley Driving School at 195 Union Street, Suite A2.
Do 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds need driver education?
Yes, most beginning applicants in those ages now need Class D driver training.
Does A Skillful Driver offer Abbreviated Adult Driver Training?
Yes, for qualifying adults.
Does A Skillful Driver offer Limited Term driver education?
Yes. Limited Term applicants are a separate Ohio licensing group served by the applicable online driver-education pathway.
Is Granville Road under construction?
Yes. Newark's bridge and multi-use path project is active in 2026 and scheduled through October.
Is Thornwood Drive closed?
The city currently identifies an April 6 through November 13, 2026 closure for the active Thornwood reconstruction project.
Is there a roundabout planned at Thornwood and West Main?
Yes, but that is a future project currently identified for 2028, not completed infrastructure.
Where is Newark High School?
314 Granville Street.
Start Your Newark Ohio Driver's Ed Online
Complete the appropriate A Skillful Driver online course, then use Newark's local licensing, testing and behind-the-wheel resources for the remaining requirements that apply.
NEWARK INTERNAL APPENDIX
Page Qualification: PRIMARY CITY PAGE
Course Coverage: All three YES.
Unique Content:
Newark Deputy Registrar
Newark Driver Exam Station
Licking Valley Driving School
Granville Road bridge/path project
Thornwood Drive active closure and roundabout
Separate future Thornwood/West Main project
Newark High School
SR 16/SR 79 urban-to-regional driving
High Freshness: Granville Road and Thornwood projects.
Local Uniqueness Result: PASS
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