Abba Driving School

About Our Driving School

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Learn to drive with Abba Driving School. We help teens and adults across Prince William and Fauquier counties complete behind the wheel training, driver education, and driver improvement with DMV-certified instructors.

Abba Driving School is composed of a fully licensed and insured team that offers a variety of driving programs including behind the wheel, driver improvement course, and driver education. Call or click to register now with your friendliest community driving instructors!

Abba Driving School training vehicle used for behind the wheel lessons in Northern Virginia

Ebby and Sima, owners of Abba Driving School

Driving School Courses

Driver Education

$200

The first step to getting your driver's license for teenagers and adults. This provides a 30-hour classroom of driver's ed.

Behind the Wheel

$340

A one week course starting on Monday and ending with the driver receiving their license on Sunday.

Driver Improvement Course

$100

An 8-hour program that teaches defensive driving. This course is often required by a court or the DMV.

Re‑examination / 3x Failure Course

$120

Required if you've failed the Virginia knowledge exam 3 times. Complete this DMV-approved online course to become eligible to retest.

Under 18 requirements

Available online with instant access. Students age 17 and under may take the Driver's Manual course if they have already completed at least 36 periods of fifty minutes or 30 hours of the classroom component of driver education. A certificate of completion cannot be issued unless you provide proof that you completed the 30-36 hour classroom course. Accepted documents include a DEC-1 (from a public or private school), DTS 36 (from a DMV-licensed driver training school), or a certificate from an approved curriculum for Virginia home schoolers.

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Driver's License Fast-track for Adults (18+)

Adults normally must hold their Learner's Permit for at least 60 days before they can take the Road Skills Test and receive their Driver's License. This waiting period can be skipped by completing a DMV Approved Driver Education program for adults, and Behind the Wheel. Upon completion, you will be given a certificate that can be redeemed for your license at the DMV.

Driver Education is available online and in person. Driver Improvement is available online and in person.

Driving School FAQ

How to Get Your Learner's Permit in Virginia

A learners permit will allow a teenager to drive while under the supervision of an adult at least 21 years of age or older. To get a learner's permit, Virginia law requires you to be at least 15 years and 6 months of age, and to also have the permission of their parent or legal guardian. Here are the necessary steps:

Complete an Application for a Virginia Driver's License . If you are under age 18, your parent, custodial parent or legal guardian must provide written consent by signing your application. A court order showing that you are an emancipated minor is acceptable in lieu of written consent.
Show one proof of identity, one proof of legal presence, and two proofs of Virginia residency, along with proof of your social security number (if you have one).
Pass a Vision Screening .
Pass a 2 part knowledge exam .

If you are overwhelmed, give us a call

Navigating the driving DMV rules and VA laws can be very difficult and it's easy to have questions. The DMV doesn't make this process easy, and in some cases can present information that is unclear or easy to misunderstand on their website. Abba Driving School has a clear understanding of every step in the process of how to get your license, whether you are a teenager or an adult. We have answers for all of your questions about Behind the Wheel, or how Driving Points work. We want you to know that we care, and can be easily reached at (703) 754-4444.

Who is the Best Driving School?

Everyone wants to say that they are the best driving school. But few people have the credibility that we do. We paved the way in 2007. Our pricing is affordable and consistent across all of our service areas. We have flexible scheduling and are willing to work with you to get you your driver's license when you need it. We offer Behind the Wheel on weekdays and weekends, and our driver improvement course twice a month. We also provide 1-1 driver training upon request and do our best to accommodate all of our students.

How to Get Your Driver's License in Virginia

To get a driver's license in Virginia, if you are a teenager, you must have held your learner's permit for at least 9 months, meaning the earliest you can get it is 16 years and 3 months of age. If you are an adult, you must hold your learner's permit for at least 60 days unless you follow the license fast-track. Here are the necessary steps:

Complete an approved Driver Education Class.
Bring the Driver Education certificate to the DMV with the completed Virginia Driver's License Registration.
Provide proof of identity, one proof of legal presence, and two proofs of Virginia residency, along with proof of your social security number (if you have one).
The guardian must attest to the childs academic standing, and certify that the child has driven at least 45 hours (15 of which must be after sunset).
Pass a Vision Screening .
Complete an approved Behind the Wheel program.

Safety Comes First

We know how important safety is when it comes to your kids. This is one of our highest priorities at Abba. We want parents to feel safe trusting their kids with us to get their licenses. All of our instructors pass yearly FBI background checks and have been licensed by the state of Virginia. Our driving schools are insured and bonded, and all of our driving cars are modern and pass all the required safety standards. Rest assured that we take the safety of our students very seriously.