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Driver Improvement Course

8-hour DMV-approved defensive driving program.

$100 in-person & online
DMV-Certified Since 2007 ★★★★★ 4.99/5 (274 reviews) 100% Pass Rate +5 Safe Driving Points (703) 754-4444

Our driver improvement course is an 8-hour DMV-approved program available both in-person at our Haymarket office and online. The course costs $100 and earns you 5 safe driving points. Students take it for a variety of reasons: a court or DMV requirement, an insurance company request, or simply to sharpen their skills and earn safe driving points. The course covers defensive driving techniques, Virginia traffic laws, the DMV point system, distracted driving, and managing risk on the road.

Driver Improvement Pricing

In-Person Course

$100

8-hour in-person class at our Haymarket office. Held the last Saturday of each month. Earn 5 safe driving points.

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Online Course

$100

Same DMV-approved 8-hour program, completed at your own pace from home. After payment, you will receive an email with everything you need to start.

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In-Person vs. Online

Both options use the same DMV-approved curriculum, cost $100, and award 5 safe driving points.

In-Person Online
Format Classroom at our Haymarket office Self-paced from any computer
Schedule Last Saturday of the month, full day Available 24/7, finish on your own time
Price $100 $100
DMV Reporting Posted within 24 hours Posted within 24 hours
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Why Take a Driver Improvement Course?

People take a driver improvement course for several reasons: a court order, a DMV requirement, an insurance company's request, or on a volunteer basis. Completing the course earns you 5 Safe Driving Points.

Reason Description Do you get Safe Driving Points?
Court Required The court has ordered you to complete a Driver Improvement Course. Only if you provide a court document stating that the driver is to be awarded safe driving points to the clinic.
DMV Required The DMV has required you to complete a Driver Improvement Course. Only if you are 18 years of age or older.
Insurance The insurance company has offered you a discount for completion of a Driver Improvement Course. No.
Volunteer You decide to take the course voluntarily to get Safe Driving Points. Yes.

The official DMV website lists some other reasons for taking a driver improvement course.

What to Bring

  • A government issued photo id.
  • If you are required by the court to attend a driver improvement clinic and the court has determined that you are to be awarded safe driving points, present the court document to the instructor.

Where We Offer the Driver Improvement Course

Our Driver Improvement Course is held at our Haymarket, VA office on the last Saturday of each month, serving students throughout Prince William and Fauquier County.

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Gainesville In-person & online All services
Bristow In-person & online All services
Warrenton In-person & online All services

Driver Improvement Course FAQ

How long is the driver improvement course?
8 hours. The in-person class is held on one Saturday. Online is self-paced.
How many safe driving points do I earn?
5 safe driving points upon completion. These are added to your driving record and can offset demerit points.
Is this course DMV-approved?
Yes. Both our in-person and online courses are approved by the Virginia DMV. Completion is reported within 24 hours.
What if I was ordered by a court to take this course?
We accept court-ordered students. Bring your court paperwork to class. See our court-ordered guide for deadlines and requirements.

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