Behind The Wheel Courses in Winchester and Harrisonburg, VA

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Valley Driving School Programs

Valley Driving School operates in the Winchester and Harrisonburg, Virginia areas. Driver education courses (Behind the Wheel and Classroom) are taught to teens and adults. We are a locally owned and operated business offering flexible schedules. Pick-up and drop-off locations will be set once drivers are assigned.



Valley Driving School’s experienced instructors offer a comprehensive program designed to provide new drivers with essential knowledge and real-world driving experience. Certified instructors teach students to drive safely, responsibly, and defensively on today’s roads.

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Behind The Wheel Sessions

Offered in Winchester and Harrisonburg, Virginia

Teen (Under 18) Behind The Wheel Sessions

Teen sessions are designed for students 17 years of age and younger.

  • Minimum permit age: 15 years and 6 months
  • Flexible class hours; scheduling accommodates school, athletics, and work
  • Seven sessions required at a cost of $355
  • Each session includes:
  • 50 minutes of driving
  • 50 minutes of observation
  • Driving environments include rural, city, residential, and interstate roads
  • Proof of completion of a state-approved 36-period classroom course required
  • Parent/guardian must certify 45 driving hours, including 15 nighttime hours
  • Minimum of two drivers per session
  • Driving partners assigned if needed

Virginia licensing notes:

  • Minimum age to obtain a Virginia driver’s license is 16 years and 3 months
  • Learner’s permit must be held for at least 9 months

Study & Practice Tests for the VA Learner’s Permit

Adult (18 & Older) Behind The Wheel Sessions

  • Offered 7 days a week with flexible scheduling
  • Pick-up available from home or workplace
  • Each session lasts 50 minutes
  • Recommended completion: 6 sessions
  • Minimum requirement:
  • 2 sessions
  • $60 per session (cash)
  • $65 per session (credit card)
  • Instruction includes parking lots, residential streets, business areas, highways, and interstates
  • Adults must hold a learner’s permit for 60 days before taking the road skills test
  • Drivers age 18 must complete In-Car Maneuvers Observation Record (CSMA-19)
  • Provided by Valley Driving School upon successful completion of six sessions


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Classroom Certification Courses

Offered in Winchester, Virginia

Online 30-Hour Classroom Course — $180

For teens and adults

  • Required for:
  • Teens under 18 taking the Behind the Wheel 7-day course
  • Individuals who failed the permit test 3 times
  • Teens under 18 (after July 2022) must complete a 90-minute Parent/Student presentation
  • Adults (18+) are not required to complete the parent/student session
  • Registration:
  • Complete the Online 30-Hr Course Registration Form
  • Email to valleydrivered@gmail.com
  • Payment by credit card only
  • No refunds once enrolled
  • Login credentials sent via student email

Online Course Procedures

  • Final exam taken in person at:
  • 117 S. Kent St., Winchester, VA 22601
  • Exam scheduled with a certified instructor
  • Computer provided by Valley Driving School
  • Course Completion Certificate issued after passing
  • Retesting allowed after review if exam is failed

Classroom Course (In-Person) — $350

Currently not available

  • Open to teens taking the class for the first time
  • Requires 36 classroom sessions
  • Dates and times posted when available
  • Call 540-398-6059 for updates

8-Hour Driver Manual Course (Teens & Adults)

Next Class: Sunday, February 8th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Adults (18+) eligible after failing permit test 3 times
  • Teens under 18 may enroll after completing the 36-session classroom course
  • Fee: $230
  • Payment required prior to class date
  • Limited seating — register early
  • Credit card payment required
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8 Hour Driver Improvement Course

To register for the online driver improvement course, complete the form at link #5 and submit.


The fee must be paid by credit card. Go to the credit card button at the top right hand corner of this page to make the payment.


Send the REGISTRATION FORM, THEN MAKE THE PAYMENT ON THIS SITE. Once both the registration form and the payment are received you will receive an email to the email address listed on the form with a login and password to begin the course. The fee for the online driver improvement course is $85. No refund will be issued once you have been enrolled / registered in the course.


The student email provided will be used to send the login information and password for the course. within 24 hours of the registration being received.

Valley Driving School LLC is licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Contact us today at (540) 398-6059.