Behind The Wheel Courses In Winchester And Harrisonburg, VA
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 that offers flexible schedules. Pick up and drop-off service can be arranged for most lessons. If the driver needs picked up or dropped off further than 20 minutes from the office alternate sites can be discussed. If the pick up and drop off locations add extensive time to the session an additional fee may be charged.
Valley Driving School's experienced instructors offer a comprehensive program developed for the purpose of providing important information and experiences for the new driver. Certified instructors will teach students how to be safe and knowledgeable while on the road. Our instructors also teach new drivers to drive responsibly and use defensive skills while driving.
BEHIND THE WHEEL SESSIONS
Offered in Winchester and Harrisonburg, Virginia
Teen (under 18) Behind The Wheel Sessions
- Teen sessions are targeted for students 17 years of age and younger.
- To obtain a Virginia learner's permit, a student must be 15 years and six months of age.*
- Class hours are flexible and VDS will work around the student's school, athletic, and work schedules.
- Seven sessions are required to complete the course at a cost of $350..
- Sessions include the required 50 minutes of driving and 50 minutes of observation.
- The course includes rural, city, residential, and interstate driving.
- Students must provide proof of successful completion of a state approved, 36-period classroom course.
- A parent or guardian must certify that a student has driven at least 45 hours, 15 of which occurred after sunset.
- A minimum of two drivers are required per session.
- If a student needs a driving partner, VDS will assign a partner from the pool of registrants.
*The minimum age for obtaining a Virginia driver's license is 16 years and three months. Students must hold the learner's permit for at least nine months.
STUDY AND PRACTICE TESTS FOR THE VA LEARNER"S PERMIT TEST.
Adult (18 & Older) Behind The Wheel Sessions
- Adult sessions are taught 7 days a week and we have very flexible hours for training sessions.
- Adult students can be picked up from their residence or place of work for the behind the wheel sessions.
- Each sessions lasts 50 minutes and VDS recommends adults complete six sessions.
- There is a minimum requirement of two sessions at a cost of $60 if paid in cash per session,or $65 per session if paid by credit card.
- Adult driving instruction will be held in parking lots, residential streets, business areas, highways and interstates.
- Adults must have held a learner's permit for at least 60 days before taking the road skills test.
- Drivers age 18 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. Valley Driving School will provide this to 18 year old drivers upon successful completion of six sessions.
CLASSROOM CERTIFICATION COURSE
Offered in Winchester, Virginia
ONLINE CLASSROOM COURSE - $180.00 For teens and adults
- This course is open to teens (under 18)) who are taking the class for the first time. This course is required for anyone under 18 that will be taking the Behind the Wheel 7 day course. It is also required for anyone 16 or 17 who failed the permit test 3 teams and had not yet passed this course. If a student has passed it they may take the 8 HR course if they failed the permit test 3 times.
- Teens under 18 who are taking this course for the first time after July 2022 must complete the 90 Minute Parent/Student presentation. The presentation will be part of the course. You must complete this section prior to being assigned a final exam time slot.
- Adults (18+) may also take this course. to obtain the certificate required after 3 time permit failures. Adults DO NOT complete a 90 min Parent/Student session.
- To register for the online classroom course, complete the ONLINE 30 HR Course Registration Form and return to valleydrivered@gmail.com. The fee must be by credit card. You can make the payment by clicking on the credit card button on the top right corner on the web site. Once a student is enrolled in the course
a refund will not be issued. - The student email provided will be used to send the login information for the course. The user name and login password will be sent.
- ONLINE COURSE PROCEDURES:
- When the student has completed the course they will be required to take the final exam at our office (117 S. Kent St. Winchester VA 22601) with one of the certified instructors. The student and instructor will set an agreed upon time for the test. Valley Driving School will provide the computer needed to complete the test. Upon completion of the course including the passing of the final exam the student will receive the Course Completion Certificate. If the student fails the final examination, the student will be allowed to review any section of the completed course to prepare to take the examination again. The school and student will set another agreed upon date for the next attempt
CLASSROOM COURSE - Classroom setting $350 (not available at this time)
- This course is open to teens who are taking the class for the first time.
- The teen classroom course requires 36 sessions of course work to complete.
- Dates and times will be posted when we have a schedule set. Call 540-398-6059 for class dates and times
8 HOUR DRIVER MANUAL COURSE - TEENS AND ADULTS - NEXT CLASS MEETS SUNDAY April 13, 2025 from 8-4PM.
- Adults (18 and older) who have failed the DMV learner's permit test 3 times are eligible to take the 8 hour Drivers Manual course. Completion of this course will allow a driver to go to DMV and take the permit test as many times as needed.
- Teens (under 18) who have successfully completed the 36 50-min period classroom course and have the course completion card, may take the 8 HR Driver manual course if they fail the permit test three times. (This is a law as of July 1, 2016). Students under 18 DO NOT need to repeat the 36 - 50 min period classroom course.
- Call or email if you want to be placed on the class list.
- The fee is $230. The fee must be paid in by credit card prior to the class date. Go to the credit card button to make the payment.
- NEXT 8HR DRIVER MANUAL COURSE IS SUNDAY - April 13, 2025, from 8AM-4PM. The $230 fee is due prior to the class date. There are a limit number of spots in the class so register and pay for your spot early
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE - ONLINE $85.00 COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE Driver Improvement Registration Form
ONLINE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE PROCEDURES:
To benefit from the course, you must be able to work independently and be comfortable with using a computer.
The online driver improvement course & final test must be completed through a DMV-Licensed online driver improvement clinic. No paper test permitted.
The online driver improvement clinic course is an 8 hour course, including the final test and is designed to rehabilitate problem drivers. The course must be completed in its entirety prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion.
Student identification will be verified through-out training and prior to taking the final test to ensure that the person taking the course is the same person taking the final test.
Customers directed by the Court must provide documentation from the Court before safe driving point can be awarded.
The certificate of completion will be electronically transmitted to all individuals upon successful completion of the course within 24 hours.
DMV is committed to promoting transportation safety through their certification of quality driver training programs. If you have any comments or concerns about this course, call our toll free number; (1-877-885-5790).
The DMV standardized certificate, "Online Driver Improvement Clinic Certificate of Completion (DIC 5528B)" is the only document that will be accepted by the Department and the Courts as proof of completion of an online driver improvement clinic.
Your completion of the online driver improvement clinic will be posted to your driving record within 24 hours of the completion date of the course.
Open book testing is not permitted.
Students may attempt the final exam no more than one time per day.
It is the students responsibility to determine if your court accepts this computer-based driver improvement course to satisfy court required driver improvement courses.
ONLINE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE PROCEDURES:
To benefit from the course, you must be able to work independently and be comfortable with using a computer.
The online driver improvement course & final test must be completed through a DMV-Licensed online driver improvement clinic. No paper test permitted.
The online driver improvement clinic course is an 8 hour course, including the final test and is designed to rehabilitate problem drivers. The course must be completed in its entirety prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion.
Student identification will be verified through-out training and prior to taking the final test to ensure that the person taking the course is the same person taking the final test.
Customers directed by the Court must provide documentation from the Court before safe driving point can be awarded.
The certificate of completion will be electronically transmitted to all individuals upon successful completion of the course within 24 hours.
DMV is committed to promoting transportation safety through their certification of quality driver training programs. If you have any comments or concerns about this course, call our toll free number; (1-877-885-5790).
The DMV standardized certificate, "Online Driver Improvement Clinic Certificate of Completion (DIC 5528B)" is the only document that will be accepted by the Department and the Courts as proof of completion of an online driver improvement clinic.
Your completion of the online driver improvement clinic will be posted to your driving record within 24 hours of the completion date of the course.
Open book testing is not permitted.
Students may attempt the final exam no more than one time per day.
It is the students responsibility to determine if your court accepts this computer-based driver improvement course to satisfy court required driver improvement courses.
Valley Driving School LLC is licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia.