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Learn to Drive Safely in the Shenandoah Valley and Beyond!

Learn to Drive

Whether you are a young beginner or an adult seeking a license, Valley Driving School offers professional behind-the-wheel and classroom driving instruction.

Driving Classes

Valley Driving School driver education classes are available for students and adults. Our experienced instructors teach students to drive defensively while on the road.

Driver Education Vehicles

Valley Driving School provides mid-size, dual-controlled learn-to-drive vehicles for your safety and precaution. All vehicles are fully insured.


Student drivers under 18 years old will be given the road test during the 7-day in-car sessions to obtain their 180-day provisional license.


As of July 1, 2027 Drivers age 18 thru 20 must hold their permit 90 days and in order to obtain their license they must complete the Driver Education Classroom Course and the 7-Day Behind the Wheel Driving Course which includes the road test.

Woman driving, instructor beside her, pointing.

Drivers age 21 and older do not need to take the 7-day in-car course. Drivers are encouraged to take private lessons to prepare for the road test.

Driving instructor in passenger seat, taking notes as driver steers vehicle.

Drivers age 21 and older only need to hold their permit for 60 days prior to taking the road test at DMV.

Driving lesson: Instructor observes driver maneuvering car around orange traffic cones.

Drivers age 21 and older must complete an In-Car Maneuvers Observation Record (CSMA-19) to verify the observation and completion of safe driving maneuvers before applying to take the road skills test at DMV.

Owner and Instructors

Mary Donnellan

Owner, Instructor — Winchester

Debby Sanders

Instructor - Winchester

Chris Garber

Instructor - Winchester

Michele Holmes

Instructor - Winchester

Stephen Bell

Instructor - Winchester

Doug Zeis

Instructor - Winchester

Randi Jones

Instructor - Winchester

Jodi Milburn

Instructor - Winchester

Shanita Morgan

Instructor - Winchester

James Lupton

Instructor - Winchester

Tim Mondell

Instructor — Winchester

Alicia Wheeling

Instructor - Winchester

Chet Khadka

Instructor - Winchester

Kevin Gidari

Instructor - Harrisonburg

Chema Piascencia

Spanish Interpreter

Black car, front view, license plate, headlights, grill.

DMV Information

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to promoting transportation safety through the certification of quality driver training programs.


If you have comments or concerns about this course, call the DMV toll-free number: 1-877-885-5790

Registration Instructions

Register now for the behind-the-wheel sessions or the classroom course.


Go to the “REGISTER” tab, download the registration form, and return the form via email to secure a start date on the schedule.

Driving lesson: instructor points at diagram on clipboard, student holds steering wheel.

Contact us at (540) 398-6059 for more information. 

Behind the Wheel sessions are offered in the Winchester and Harrisonburg area. 


The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to promoting transportation safety through the certification of quality driver training programs. If you have comments or concerns about this course, call DMV toll free number: 1-877-885-5790.