Adult Waiver | Top Notch Driving Schools Inc

Driver Education Program For Adults

Covid-19 Safety Message

The DMV has implemented safety measures to minimize customer contact. Driving schools are only permitted to have 1 student and the instructor in a vehicle at a time. Additionally, the 50-minute observation periods are temporarily being waived.

All students and instructors MUST wear a face mask in the vehicle. Gloves can be worn if desired. We ask that students wash their hands before they enter the vehicle. We will continue to sanitize our vehicles and equipment between student appointments and provide students with hand sanitizer.

Any student who feels sick should stay home and reschedule their class period.

Virginia's Driver Education Program

The program consists of two (2) classes, driver education and behind-the-wheel. Both classes must be completed to take the road test and earn an adult waiver from a driver training school.

You are required to check if you are eligible before completing this program. If you are unsure, then contact us and we will help determine if you meet the state's eligibility requirements.

Are You Eligible for an Adult Waiver?

To take this course, the student must:

have never held a driver's license in any state, U.S. territory, or foreign country
have never had their driving privilege prohibited, suspended, or revoked by any court or the DMV
have not failed the DMV final road skills test three (3) times
hold a Virginia learner's permit
complete a driver education class (36 periods) either online or in-person

If you meet all of the requirements listed above, then you are eligible for the driver education program to earn an adult waiver.

Any questions?

You can find all the information about this service on this product page and don't forget to check the FAQ page too.

Remember this program is not a state requirement for an adult, it is an option that is offered by DMV for individuals who would like to get their driver's license before the learn'er permit 60-day holding period is finished and/or complete the road test with a driving school.

If you have any additional questions, give us a call at 757-926-5956 or email us at info@topnotchdriving.net.

FAQ

Behind-the-Wheel Course Fees

New or Inexperienced at Driving

Only for Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Seaford, and Poquoson Pick-up.

Adult Behind-the-Wheel: Rookie

$450

7 days of driving for 50 minutes and a road skills test to earn an adult waiver for the issuance of a driver's license from DMV. The instructor will teach students how to drive or improve their driving skills during these driving periods. We CANNOT guarantee that you will pass the road test after the completion of these driving periods. We HIGHLY recommend practicing with friends and family to help build and strengthen your driving skills.

Adult Behind-the-Wheel: Rookie PLUS

$600

7 days of behind-the-wheel + 3 days of driving lessons for a total of 10 driving periods (50 minutes each) and a road skills test to earn a driver's license from DMV. We CANNOT guarantee that you will be ready for the road test or pass the road test after the completion of these driving periods. We HIGHLY recommend practicing with friends and family to help build and strengthen the driving skills you learn.

Prices accurate as of March 1, 2021. Prices are subject to change without notice

Adult Behind-the-Wheel Process

The behind-the-wheel course must include 14 in-car instruction periods. The class is scheduled for 7 days with 2 instruction periods completed each day. The class must have at least 2 students per student driver vehicle. Each class is approximately 2 hours in the vehicle, 50 minutes of driving and 50 minutes of observation.

The road skills test is given during the seventh instruction period. Upon successful completion of the course and the road test, you will receive an adult waiver that must be submitted to DMV to have your driver's license issued.

Once you have applied for behind-the-wheel, the school will reach out to you to complete documents and coordinate scheduling. The schedule is dictated by the school's current enrollment list and your availability, typically, most students complete the process in 2 weeks. Upon completion of your course, your instructor will provide the Final Road Test. If you pass the road test, your instructor will finalize the DMV documentation for your adult waiver.

When your course begins, please have the following:

A Virginia learner's permit
A DEC-1 (driver education certificate from your high school), DTS 36 (driver education certificate from a driving school), or DTS C (re-examination certificate if the 36 fifty-minute periods of the classroom instruction was completed)
Comfortable shoes that are safe for driving

Driving Experience is Expected! These are periods of driving are not driving lessons. You must already be an experienced driver. This is an assessment course of your driving skills for a driver's license. You should walk into this course with the skills needed to qualify to take the DMV Final Road Test.

However, if you need to be taught skills or how to drive, then we can include teaching skills for a higher fee. If you enter this course with minimal or no skills and experience, then you should understand that the 7 or 10 hours of driving in this course may not be enough time for you to learn and perform the skills necessary to qualify for a driver's license.

Temporary licenses are NOT issued by the driving school. You must submit your yellow copy of the adult waiver "DMV COPY" to the DMV for the issuance of your driver's license. The hard copy of your driver's license will be mailed to you by the DMV, generally within 2 to 3 weeks. For this reason, make sure the DMV has your correct mailing address as the DMV does not forward their mail.

Enroll

How to apply for the course:

Step 1: Complete the application form.

Step 2: Check your email for a response from info@topnotchdriving.net after the application has been reviewed. Please give us at least 48 hours to get an email sent to you. When we receive a large number of submissions, the waiting period could increase to 72 hours.

Your response email will have a contract attached with a submission deadline. If you miss the deadline, then you will lose your spot!

*Pickup service is only for Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Seaford, and Poquoson.

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