Behind-the-Wheel Re-Examination Course

About Behind-the-Wheel Re-examination

Behind-the-Wheel Re-examination is the in-car portion of the driver education program for individuals who have attempted the DMV road rest three (3) times and to take the test a fourth time. The course is seven (7) days of 50 minutes of driving and then the individual return to the DMV for testing.

The course fee is $550

The deposit fee is 50% ($275).

Student Eligibility

You must have a Virginia learner's permit. Sometimes individuals are not issued a temporary permit by the DMV. However, in those instances, you must still provide your DMV customer number.

You must have failed the DMV road test three times. This course is for individuals who failed the DMV road test three times. Taking this course before the third test attempt is not recommended. The DMV will only accept a certificate from this after the third test attempt date.

Pick up and Drop off Service

We provide pickup and dropoff for local students. There is no additional fee for this service.

Excluded areas include Williamsburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Smithfield, and Suffolk. Students in those areas must meet the instructor at our school location.

Easy Online Registration & Enrollment

After you submit your registration, our staff will review the form. You will receive an email to confirm that everything is okay or if more information is needed. You will also receive a schedule to review and confirm. Be sure to use an email address that can receive mail and is checked often.

If it has been more than 48 hours since the submission of your form and it is not a weekend or holiday, feel free to contact us at tndsiva@gmail.com.

In-person Enrollment

You must schedule an appointment before coming to our office for in-person enrollment.

All required documents will need to be presented or submitted. The deposit amount is due at this time as well (cash, money order, or card).

Call for an Appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the behind-the-wheel re-examination course scheduled?

When you complete the application, you will provide the days of the week and the time of day you are available for driving. Once we have your availability, we match that information to the appointments we have available. A schedule is then created and emailed to you for you to confirm and then we proceed with the enrollment process.

Normal hours for appointments are Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm. However, sometimes we have instructors work the weekend shift and Saturday or Sunday appointments may be available.

Appointments between the hours of 2 pm and 7 pm get booked quickly. If you need an appointment during that time, make sure to contact us at least a month or two in advance.

Does the school provide the road test?

No. You must return to the DMV for your fourth road test attempt.