Safety FirstDriving Academy

Serving Richland, Ashland & Surrounding Counties

A strong start.
A safer road ahead.

Ready to take the next step behind the wheel? Get in touch about driving lessons, or sign in to schedule your next lesson.

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Already enrolled? Your student dashboard has your upcoming lessons and available booking times.

Safety First Driving Academy logo with a purple classic car

Safety comes first. Every lesson.

Driving lessons

Your next step starts here.

Whether you’re asking about enrollment or planning your next lesson, we’ll help you find the right next step.

Ask about lessons
01

Get in touch

Contact the academy for enrollment information, lesson details, and current pricing.

02

Access your account

Use your invitation or sign-in link to open your student dashboard.

03

Schedule your lesson

Choose an available day and time, then view your confirmed lesson in your dashboard.

Programs & Pricing

Choose Your Program

Classroom + Driving

$725

Classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving lessons in one package.

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About the academy

Safety is where
we begin.

Welcome to Safety First Driving Academy, with locations in Lexington and Ashland, Ohio.

Serving North Central Ohio and surrounding counties, including Richland, Ashland, Morrow, Wayne, Crawford, and more.

Our name reflects the focus we bring to driving lessons: putting safety first. Contact us to learn more about the academy, discuss your lesson needs, and ask how to get started.

A few helpful answers

Before you
get started.

How do I get started?

Email the academy to ask about enrollment. If you’ve already received an invitation, follow that link to access your student account.

Where do I book my lessons?

Open the student dashboard and sign in. Select Book a Lesson to see available days, instructors, and times.

Can I view my upcoming lessons online?

Yes. Your student dashboard shows your scheduled lessons and booking details.

Where can I take my driver’s license test?

Our Ashland location offers Ohio BMV driver’s license testing on Saturdays and Mondays from 8 AM–1 PM. Walk-ins are available. Call (419) 496-0925 for more information.

What are the prices and pickup options?

The Classroom + Driving package is $725, and Driving Only is $650. See Programs & Pricing for the options. Driving tests at our Ashland testing center are $65. Contact the academy to discuss lesson locations and pickup arrangements.

Let’s get you started

Have a question?
Let’s talk.

Ask about lessons, enrollment, testing, or help with your booking.

Lexington

305 E Main St #9
Lexington, OH 44904

Ashland · Academy & Testing Center

1654 Eagle Way
Ashland, OH 44805

In the State Farm complex behind Buehler’s.

Ohio BMV driver’s license testing on Saturdays and Mondays, 8 AM–1 PM. Walk-ins available. Call for more information.

Driving Test: $65

Schedule Your Driving Test

  1. Open OhioDrivingTest.com and select Log in as a Guest.
  2. On the Driver License tab, enter:
    • License/State ID Number or Key Number: your permit number
    • Date of Birth
    • First Letter of Last Name
    • Last 4 Digits of SSN: the last four digits of your Social Security number
  3. Select Log in, then follow the BMV prompts to choose your testing location and an available appointment.

Enter these details on the Ohio BMV website.

Schedule a Driving Test