Complete Behind the Wheel in 7 Days in Bristow, VA

One-week DMV-certified program with pickup at Patriot and Gainesville HS.

Office: 14950 Washington Street #202, Haymarket (minutes from Bristow) | (703) 754-4444 | DMV-Certified Since 2007 | Finish the Course in 7 Days

Timeline

1 week

Included

7 sessions, road test, DTS-B

Pickup

Patriot or Gainesville HS

Your Bristow Behind the Wheel Program

Bristow families usually need a behind-the-wheel plan that matches where they actually live, not just a generic western Prince William page. We pick up Bristow students at Patriot High School and Gainesville High School, with the closer location depending on which part of Bristow you are in. Many eligible students finish the full course in 7 days.

Bristow sits where dense neighborhoods meet the more open roads heading toward Nokesville, which makes it a strong local environment for practical driving instruction. Our office is at 14950 Washington Street #202, Haymarket, a short drive north, but the in-car portion is built around Bristow logistics. If you still need the classroom requirement, use driver education in Bristow first. For the broader city overview, use driving school in Bristow.

Behind the Wheel Pricing

Behind the Wheel

$340

7 appointments with a certified instructor, training vehicle, road skills test, and Driver Training Certificate (DTS-B) included. No hidden fees.

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Behind the Wheel + Driver Education

$540

Both courses together. A good option for families who need the classroom course and behind the wheel driving lessons.

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Behind the Wheel Re‑Examination

$550

For students who have failed the road skills test 3 or more times. Includes 12 hours of additional driving instruction.

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Payment accepted by cash or check. See our full pricing breakdown for details on what's included.

Where Bristow Students Practice Driving

Bristow training works because students can move between busy suburban corridors and calmer transition roads without leaving the area they already know.

  • Bristow Road - The main corridor through the area. Students practice speed management, turning at intersections, and navigating the traffic patterns around the Bristow community.
  • Nokesville Road - A two-lane road south of Bristow with varying speed limits. Good practice for transition driving where suburban patterns begin to thin out.
  • Linton Hall Road - Connects Bristow to Gainesville with heavier traffic near schools and shopping centers. Students practice lane changes, turn-lane timing, and roundabout decisions.
  • Residential neighborhoods in Braemar, Victory Lakes, and New Bristow Village - School-zone speed management, parked-car clearance, and three-point turns in the neighborhoods students use every day.
  • I-66 highway practice - Students learn to merge, change lanes at speed, and build highway driving confidence. I-66 is accessible from multiple points in the Bristow area.

Students practice on the same roads they will keep using after they get licensed. Our instructors know the area well enough to build confidence first and then increase the difficulty deliberately.

Program Details & Pricing

Behind the wheel is $340 and includes 7 appointments, a DMV-certified instructor, our training vehicle, the road skills test, and your DTS-B certificate. The bundle with driver education is $540. Bristow is close to our Haymarket headquarters, so instructor availability is strong and scheduling is straightforward, with many eligible students finishing the full course in one week. See the full program details for teen vs. adult requirements, our pricing breakdown, and what to expect at your first lesson.

Driving School Courses

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.

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This form is the first step to reserve a spot in our one-week Behind the Wheel program.

For teen students, guardian contact information is required so we can confirm details and finalize enrollment by phone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you pick up students in Bristow?

We pick up at Patriot High School and Gainesville High School. Students in northern Bristow are typically closest to Gainesville HS, while those in southern Bristow are closer to Patriot HS. Other pickup locations in the Bristow area can also be arranged.

Do you come to Bristow or do I need to drive to your office?

Our instructors come to the Bristow area for every appointment. We pick up at Patriot High School and Gainesville High School, and can arrange pickup at other Bristow locations too. You don't need to drive to our Haymarket office.

How much does behind the wheel cost?

Behind the wheel costs $340 at Abba Driving School. That covers all 7 appointments, a DMV-certified instructor, a training vehicle, the road skills test, and the Driver Training Certificate (DTS-B). No hidden fees. The bundle with driver education is $540. See our pricing page for a full breakdown.

Can you pick up near Nokesville?

Pickup availability near Nokesville depends on the instructor's route that week. If you're in southern Bristow or the Nokesville area, call us at (703) 754-4444 and we'll let you know if your location works. Patriot High School is the closest regular pickup point.

Can adults take behind the wheel in Bristow?

Yes. Adults 18 and older can take behind the wheel without completing driver education first. You just need a valid Virginia Learner's Permit. Adults who want the faster classroom-plus-driving path can also complete driver education in Bristow first. Read our adult driving lessons guide for details.

What kinds of roads do Bristow students practice on?

Bristow's location gives students both suburban and rural practice. Lessons cover busy corridors like Bristow Road and Linton Hall Road, residential streets in Victory Lakes and Braemar, the quieter stretches near Nokesville Road, and I-66 for highway driving. The mix of road types is great preparation for the road test.

What should my teen bring to their first lesson?

Three things: payment (cash or check made out to "Abba Driving School"), a photocopy of their Learner's Permit, and their signed Driver Education Certificate of Completion (the pink sheet). The instructor will pick up your teen at Patriot HS, Gainesville HS, or another arranged spot in Bristow.

What happens if my teen fails the road test?

They can retake it. If a student fails once or twice, we offer additional practice sessions before the retest. If a student fails three or more times, Virginia requires a behind the wheel re-examination ($550), which includes 12 hours of extra driving instruction. Read our guide on what to do after failing.

How close is your office to Bristow?

Our Haymarket office is about 10 minutes from most Bristow neighborhoods via Bristow Road or Route 29. For behind the wheel, you don't need to visit the office at all. We come to Bristow for every appointment. Driver education and driver improvement are also available online.

Safety & Credentials

All instructors pass yearly FBI background checks and are licensed by the state of Virginia. Our school is insured and bonded, and our vehicles meet all required safety standards. Because Bristow sits between Patriot High School and Gainesville High School, our instructors serve a wide range of Bristow neighborhoods from our nearby Haymarket office. Abba Driving School has been working with Bristow families since 2007. Learn more about our instructors and vehicles.

Serving Bristow, VA

Our office is located at 14950 Washington Street #202, Haymarket, VA 20169, just north of Bristow.