8-hour DMV-approved defensive driving program.
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.
8-hour in-person class at our Haymarket office. Held the last Saturday of each month. Earn 5 safe driving points.
Register NowSame 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.
Get Access NowBoth 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 |
| How to Enroll | Register below | Get instant access. You will receive an email with everything you need to start. |
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.
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.
Our online Driver Improvement Course is the same DMV-approved 8-hour program, and you can complete it at your own pace from any computer. After payment, you will receive an email with everything you need to start.
Have questions about the online course? Give us a call and we're happy to help.
(703) 754-4444