Private Driving Lessons

Private driving lessons are 1-hour driving instruction periods for individuals to learn how to drive or improve their driving skills (different from the behind-the-wheel course). Lessons can be structured by the school to cover as many driving skills as possible or they can be customized. Do you feel comfortable on city streets but are anxious on the interstate? We can help! 

We adhere to a strict policy of safety first. Therefore, instructors have the final decision on whether any lesson will include driving on the interstate. When requesting to work on interstate driving skills, you should demonstrate a complete understanding of basic maneuvers and driving on regular city streets (i.e., Mercury Boulevard or Jefferson Avenue). 

45 Lesson students will cover interstate driving after 20 to 30 lessons are completed.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles does not include parallel parking on the road test. The only parking covered is perpendicular parking, driving in and backing out. If you want to work on parallel parking, it must be requested.

Driving lessons are only to learn new skills or to improve skills. The school does not give the road test.

If you are 18 or older, you must visit the DMV to take your road test. If you are age 17 and under, you must complete the Behind-the-Wheel Course to take your road test.

Individuals age 18 or older, who drive well enough, will receive

• A CSMA-19 form (DMV behind-the-wheel checklist) signed by the instructor if they demonstrate all of the maneuvers correctly and safely,
• An in-vehicle student evaluation that will inform the student of the skills they need to practice, or
• If requested, a letter certifying the student completed lessons with our school.

Individuals age 17 and under will receive a driving log showing the hours completed with the instructor and a student evaluation.

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 reviewed your application, you will receive an email with a tentative schedule or start date. We have lesson appointments available Monday through Saturday, in the morning, afternoon, and evening. 

Online Enrollment Steps

1. Complete the Online Application (document uploads are required).
2. Check your inbox/spam for an email and a HelloSign signature request.
3. Sign the contract within 24-48 hours.
4. View the deposit invoice and submit payment online within 24 hours. 

In-Person Enrollment Steps*  

1. Call 757-926-5956 to schedule an appointment.
2. Bring the required documents.
3. You will read and sign the driving school contract. 
4. The deposit is due while in the office.    

*Students are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you decide to come to the office during open hours instead of registering online, we cannot guarantee that the dates you are interested in are still available.