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Driver Education in Northern Virginia

DMV-approved 30-hour course for teens and adults.

$200 online & in-person
DMV-Certified Since 2007 ★★★★★ 4.99/5 (274 reviews) 14950 Washington St #202, Haymarket, VA (703) 754-4444

We provide online and in-person driver education options for teenagers and adults!

This is the first step to getting a Driver's License for all students. Before being able to complete your Behind the Wheel Road Skills Test, Driver's Ed must first be completed. The Virginia DMV requires that all teenagers under 18 complete 30 hours of Drivers Education from a driving school before being able to get their driver's license. We offer flexible scheduling to help you finish your class as fast as possible!

Driver Education Pricing

In-Person Course

$200

30-hour DMV-approved classroom course at our Haymarket office. Flexible scheduling for teens and adults.

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Online Course

$200

Same 30-hour DMV-approved curriculum, completed at your own pace from home. After registration, you will receive an email with everything you need to start.

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What will I learn in Driver Education?

  • Driving and Mobility
    • Mobility and Driver Education
    • The Highway Transporation System
    • The Risks of Driving
    • The Costs of Driving
  • Administrative and Traffic Laws
    • Administrative Laws
    • Right-of-Way Rules
    • Speed Limits
    • Driver-Condition Laws
  • Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings
    • Regulatory and Warning Signs
    • Guide and International Signs
    • Pavement Markings
    • Traffic-Control Devices
  • Systems and Checks Prior to Driving
    • Comfort and Control Systems
    • Visibility and Protective Systems
    • Information and Communication Systems
    • Checking Your Vehicle Before Driving
  • Basic Control Tasks
    • Using an Automatic Transmission
    • Speed Control
    • Using a Manual Transmission
    • Steering a Vehicle
  • Basic Maneuvers
    • Moving into and out of Traffic
    • Right and Left Turns
    • Steering in Reverse and Making Turnabouts
    • Parking
    • Safe Driving Procedures for Passing and Being Passed
  • Searching and Giving Meaning
    • Sight
    • Sound, Balance, and Touch
    • Scanning, Searching, and Sensing
    • Giving Meaning
  • Options and Responses
    • Options and Choice
    • Responses to Manage Space and Time
    • Managing Visibility
    • Margins of Safety
  • Environments and Traffic Settings
    • Residential Streets
    • Urban and Suburban Streets
    • Multiple-Lane Expressways
    • Rural Roads
  • Intersections
    • Basic Intersections
    • Railroad Crossings
    • Roundabouts
    • Complex Intersections
    • Interchanges
  • Sharing the Roadway with Others
    • Driving with Pedestrians and Animals
    • Driving with Bicycles and Motorcycles
    • Driving with Light Trucks and Small Vehicles
    • Driving with Large Vehicles
  • Vehicle Movement
    • Using Appropriate Speed
    • Total Stopping Distance
    • Natural Laws and the Movement of Your Vehicle
    • Natural Laws and Steering and Braking
  • Light and Weather Conditions
    • Driving Safely in Low Light and at Night
    • Visibility, Bright Light, and Glare
    • Minimizing Risk in Rain and Snow
    • Other Hazardous Weather Conditions
  • Environmental Challenges
    • Hill and Mountain Driving
    • Skids
    • Avoiding or Minimizing Crash Damage
    • Challenging Environmental Factors
  • Vehicular Emergencies
    • Engine, Brake and Steering Failures
    • Tile Failure and Other Serious Problems
    • Waiting for Help and Protecting the Scene
    • If You Are Involved in a Collision
  • Physical Readiness
    • Fatigue and Driving
    • Short Term Physical COnditions and Driving
    • taLong Term Physical Factors and Driving
  • Psychological and Social Readiness
    • Inattention and Distraction
    • Emotions
    • Norms and Peers
  • Handling Social Pressures
    • Alcohol and You
    • Alcohol and Its Effects
    • Other Drugs' Effect on Driving Ability
    • Preventing Impaired Driving
  • Vehicle Readiness
    • Checking Your Vehicle
    • Maintaining Vehicle Systems
    • Suspension, Steering, Brakes, and Tires
    • Child Safety Seats

Driver Education - 18+

Adults 18 and older can also benefit from completing Driver Education.

If you are 18 or older and getting your first Virginia driver's license, completing Driver Education gives you two major advantages: it waives the 60-day learner's permit holding period, and it waives the DMV road skills test. Without Driver Education, adults must hold their permit for at least 60 days and pass the DMV road test on their own. Our adult Driver Education course covers the same essential material as the teen program and prepares you for safe, confident driving. Learn more in our guide to Driver Education for adults.

Where We Offer Driver Education

Our in-person Driver Education classes are held at our office in Haymarket, VA, with local landing pages for Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, and Warrenton so students can choose the classroom or online path that fits their area.

Haymarket Office-based in-person classes or online All services
Gainesville Nearby Haymarket classes or online All services
Bristow Nearby Haymarket classes or online All services
Warrenton Online-first option or Haymarket classes All services

Need a city-specific overview? Start with Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, or Warrenton. We also offer online Driver Education for students who prefer a self-paced format from home.

Driver Education FAQ

How long does driver education take?
The Virginia DMV requires 30 hours of classroom instruction for driver education. How quickly you finish depends on the format. In-person classes follow a set schedule over several weeks. Online driver education is self-paced, so motivated students can complete it faster. Either way, the course covers the same 30-hour curriculum.
Is online driver education available?
Yes. Abba Driving School offers both online and in-person driver education. Both formats are DMV-approved and open to all students. Online driver education lets you work at your own pace from home. See our online driver education page for details, or read our comparison of online vs. in-person formats.
Who needs driver education in Virginia?
All teenagers under 18 must complete driver education before they can get a Virginia learner's permit. Adults 18 and older are not required to take it, but completing driver education waives the 60-day permit holding period and the DMV road skills test. Learn more in our guide to driver education for adults.
What's the difference between driver education and behind the wheel?
Driver education is the 30-hour classroom course that covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving principles. Behind the wheel is the in-car training where you actually drive with an instructor. Virginia requires both for teens under 18. Driver education must be completed first, then behind the wheel. Read our full comparison.
How much does driver education cost?
Driver education at Abba Driving School is $200 for both the in-person and online formats. That includes the full 30-hour course. For families in Planning District 8 (Prince William County), the required parent/teen component is included at no extra charge. See our cost breakdown for details.
Do adults need driver education?
No, adults 18 and older are not required to complete driver education. However, adults who do complete it get two benefits: the 60-day learner's permit waiting period is waived, and the DMV road skills test is waived. Without driver education, adults must hold their permit for 60 days and pass the road test on their own. Our adult driver education guide explains both pathways.

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Virginia driver's license example from Abba Driving School

Driver Education Guides for Students & Parents