Form BMV 5791. Fifty-Hour Affidavit

Form BMV 5791, titled "Fifty-Hour Affidavit," is used to document the driving practice hours completed by a minor driver as part of Ohio's graduated driver licensing (GDL) program. The main purpose of this form is to track and verify that a minor driver has completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 10 hours at night, as required to progress through the GDL program.

The form typically consists of sections where the supervising adult can provide the minor driver's information, record the dates and times of the driving practice sessions, and certify the completion of the required hours. The form may also include a section for the parent or legal guardian's signature to acknowledge the accuracy of the information provided.

When filling out the form, it is crucial for the supervising adult to accurately document the driving practice hours and ensure that the required minimum hours are met. The completed form serves as proof that the minor driver has fulfilled the GDL program's driving practice requirements.

An example scenario for using Form BMV 5791 is when a teenager with a learner's permit is preparing to apply for their intermediate driver's license. The teenager and their parent or guardian would use the form to track and document the 50 hours of supervised driving practice, making sure to include at least 10 hours of night driving. Once the required hours are completed, the form would be submitted to the BMV as part of the application for an intermediate license.

No additional documents are typically required to complete Form BMV 5791, as it is a standalone affidavit documenting the driving practice hours.

Related forms or alternatives may include similar driving practice log forms used by other states' DMVs for their GDL programs.