COLUMBUS, Ohio - With a new law requiring all Ohioans under the age of 21 to enroll in driver's training before taking their driver's license test set to take effect Tuesday, September 30, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a new app to help support families of new drivers.

Under the new law, any Ohioan between the ages of 16 and 20 must get their learner's permit and complete 24 hours of classroom instruction, eight hours on the road with a licensed instructor and 50 hours of supervised practice with a parent or guardian.

To help support families of new drivers, DeWine announced the new free app, "RoadReady Ohio," which allows parents to log their 50 hours of practice time, as well as track daytime and nighttime driving experiences.

Additionally, the app scores each practice drive and provides feedback in key areas like braking, turning, acceleration and speed.

"By combining innovative technology with proven safety practices, this free, easy-to-use app turns a smartphone into a trusted partner for new drivers and their families," DeWine said.

The app will have two separate types of accounts: one for the student driver, and another for the student driver's parent or guardian.

When a practice session begins, the driving supervisor will start the timer on the app. From there, the phone will track the amount of time driven and use the phone's telematic technology to provide feedback to the driver.

Once the 50 hours are completed, users can find and print the BMV affidavit for an eligible adult to sign for the student driver to take to the BMV to apply for their license.

The app is available now via both the Apple and Google Play app stores.