Behind the Wheel Driving School in Haymarket, VA

DMV-certified driving lessons with pickup at Battlefield High School.

14950 Washington Street #202, Haymarket, VA 20169 | (703) 754-4444 | DMV-Certified Since 2007 | Pickup at Battlefield High School

Driving School in Haymarket, VA

Haymarket is where Abba Driving School started in 2007, and it's still our home. Our office is at 14950 Washington Street #202, right in the center of town near the intersection of Washington Street and Route 55. Because Haymarket is our base of operations, scheduling is easy and we have the most instructor availability here.

We pick up and drop off students at Battlefield High School for every behind the wheel appointment. Students living in Bull Run Mountain Estates and other neighborhoods in the Haymarket area can also arrange pickup.

Where Haymarket Students Practice Driving

Haymarket gives our students a great mix of driving environments. Here's what training looks like for Haymarket students:

  • Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) - The main road through town. Students practice speed management, turning at controlled intersections, and sharing the road with larger vehicles heading toward The Plains and Thoroughfare Gap.
  • Washington Street - Right outside our office. Good for practicing parking, slow-speed maneuvers, and navigating a quieter downtown area with pedestrian crossings.
  • Residential neighborhoods - Speed management in school zones near Battlefield High School, reading street signs, and practicing three-point turns in communities around the town center and Bull Run Mountain Estates.
  • I-66 highway practice - The interstate runs just south of town. Students learn to merge, change lanes at speed, and build highway driving confidence on the same road they'll use to commute.
  • Rural roads toward The Plains - Haymarket's proximity to Fauquier County means students can practice on winding country roads with limited visibility, hills, and varying speed limits.

Our instructors know every intersection and turn lane in Haymarket. Students practice in the same areas they'll actually be driving after they get their license.

What's Included

Behind the wheel is $340 for the complete program: 7 appointments with a DMV-certified instructor, a training vehicle, the road skills test, and your DTS-B certificate. The Behind the Wheel + DE bundle is $540. See the full program details and pricing breakdown.

For Teens & Adults

Virginia requires teens under 18 to complete behind the wheel and pass the road skills test to get their license. A Driver Education certificate is required first. Adults 18+ only need a Learner's Permit. See the behind the wheel overview for full details on how the program works for each age group.

Services

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.

More We offer a flexible schedule. Instructors will meet at our driving school office in Haymarket, or other arrangements can be made as needed. Completing this is a prerequisite before being allowed to take Behind the Wheel and receive your driver's license.
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Behind the Wheel

$340

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

More The Virginia DMV requires that students have a total of 7 appointments, each lasting at least an hour and 40 minutes consisting of 50 minutes driving and 50 minutes observing another student. In the final session, the Behind the Wheel road skills test is performed and the student either passes or fails. Before taking this, the student must have a learner's permit and have already completed Driver Education .
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Driver Improvement Course

$100

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

More This can also be taken voluntarily to obtain 5 safe driving points . Students can expect to learn how to manage risks, distractions, aggression, and unexpected situations while driving. This class meets at our Haymarket driving school office on weekends about every other week. At Abba, we get that courses like this aren't fun to take, so we try to make it as easy as possible.
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Driver Improvement Course ‑ Online

$100

The same 8-hour defensive driving course, taken online at your own pace. Get instant access after payment.

More All testing is done online. Your course completion is posted to the DMV within 24 hours. A help desk is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST. You must pass each chapter exam with at least 80% before moving on.
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Re‑examination / 3x Failure Course

$120

Individuals Age 18 and above do not have to take the classroom component of driver education to take the Driver's Manual course.

Individuals 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. Please note: a certificate of completion for the Driver's Manual course 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start behind the wheel in Haymarket?

Register online or call (703) 754-4444. Teens need a valid Virginia Learner's Permit, a signed Driver Education Certificate of Completion, and a driving log with at least 45 hours (15 after sunset). Adults 18+ only need a Learner's Permit.

Where do you pick up students in Haymarket?

We pick up and drop off at Battlefield High School for every behind the wheel appointment. Students in Bull Run Mountain Estates and other Haymarket neighborhoods can also arrange pickup. Our office is at 14950 Washington Street #202, right in the center of town.

How much does behind the wheel cost in Haymarket?

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.

Where do Haymarket students practice driving?

Students practice on Route 55 (John Marshall Highway), Washington Street, residential neighborhoods near Battlefield High School, I-66 for highway practice, and rural roads toward The Plains. This covers everything from parking to highway merging.

Can adults take behind the wheel in Haymarket?

Yes. Adults 18 and older can take behind the wheel without completing driver education first. You just need a valid Virginia Learner's Permit. Our Haymarket office is right in the center of town, and Battlefield High School pickup works for adults too. Read our adult driving lessons guide for full details.

Do you offer behind the wheel on weekends in Haymarket?

Yes. We schedule behind the wheel appointments seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Haymarket is our home base, so we have the most instructor availability here. Evening appointments are also offered.

How long does each behind the wheel appointment last?

Each appointment is at least 1 hour and 40 minutes. Your teen spends about 50 minutes driving and 50 minutes observing another student drive. Haymarket lessons typically cover Route 55, Washington Street, and residential streets near Battlefield High School during each session.

What should my teen bring to their first lesson in Haymarket?

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 Battlefield High School or at our office on Washington Street.

Do you provide the car for the road test?

Yes. All behind the wheel appointments, including the road skills test at the 7th appointment, use our training vehicle. Our cars are clean, modern, and equipped with automatic transmissions. They pass yearly DMV inspections.

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 do I schedule behind the wheel appointments in Haymarket?

Register online or call us at (703) 754-4444. Once registered, we schedule your 7 appointments during a one-week period. Because Haymarket is our home base, availability is the strongest here and we can often start within days of registration.

Is behind the wheel available in the summer in Haymarket?

Yes. Summer is our busiest season. Many Haymarket families schedule behind the wheel during summer break so their teen can complete all 7 appointments without school conflicts. Register early in May or June for the best availability.

What's the difference between behind the wheel and driver's ed?

Driver education is the classroom course that teaches traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving principles. Behind the wheel is the in-car training where your teen actually drives with an instructor. Virginia requires both for teens under 18. Driver education must be completed before behind the wheel. See our full comparison.

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. Abba Driving School has operated out of Haymarket since 2007. Learn more about our instructors and vehicles.

Find Us in Haymarket

Our office is located at 14950 Washington Street #202, Haymarket, VA 20169.