Online Driver Improvement Course
Welcome to the Online Driver Improvement Course!
Top Notch Driving Schools Inc. has been licensed by the DMV and partnered with 3A Method Driving School to provide our students with the Virginia Online Driver Improvement Course curriculum in English and Spanish.
The course consists of at least 8 hours of instruction and includes components about alcohol safety, aggressive driving, distracted driving and pedestrian and bicycle safety.
The Course Fee per Individual is $60
In order to benefit from the course, you must be able to work independently and be comfortable with using a computer (mobile devices are not recommended).
Reasons Why You May NOT Take this Online Course
- If you are under age 20, this computer-based course will not satisfy a driver improvement clinic requirement. You must satisfactorily complete a clinic that provides classroom instruction
- If you were convicted of the traffic violation when you were under the age of 20.
- If you are required to attend a commercial driver improvement clinic.
If any of these conditions apply, you are not eligible to take an online driver improvement course. Instead, you must satisfactorily complete a driver improvement course that provides classroom instruction.
It is your responsibility to determine if your court accepts this computer-based driver improvement course to satisfy a court required driver improvement course. If the court will grant you safe driving points then you must present the court document with that stated on it.
Test Site and Hours
Students must schedule a time to take the test prior to arrival. Students will not be able to take the test if they arrive without notice.
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Test Site: 878 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601
Test Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - if we are available
Contact Information
Questions or Comments: call us Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at (757) 926-5956 or email us at info@topnotchdriving.net.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to promoting transportation safety through the certification of quality driver training programs. If you have comments or concerns about this course, call the DMV toll-free number 1-877-885-5790.
Instructions for Taking the Online Driver Improvement Course
Issuance of Login Information
Step 1: Click the link below to go to the course website
Step 2: Click the Register button on the left side of the page
Step 3: Complete the Registration Form
Your login details will be your first name, last name and birthday. If you enter your date of birth incorrectly, your completion information will not be posted to your driving record, therefore; if you are DMV directed, your clinic requirement will not be satisfied.
You have the ability to save your progress if at any point you need to log out of the site. Please keep in mind that user profiles will only be kept for 6 months.
Login and Complete the Online Course
Step 1: Login to the course website.
Step 2: Complete the course at your own pace.
Step 3 Continue to complete the course curriculum until you reach the end of level 11.
All Level Tests Require a Minimum Score of 80%
If passing scores are not achieved on the first try, the test must be taken again. Students may take one online test within a 24 hour period.
Final Exam Procedures
Step 1: Review your course to make sure you have received a passing score on all level tests
Step 2: Schedule a final exam appointment by contacting our school (contact info above).
On the day of testing, you must bring the following to the test site:
- Photo identification (state ID, learner's permit or driver's license)
- Cash or money order for course fee (if you did not pay online)
- The online driver training school will provide a computer for testing
The student takes the final examination online in the presence of the licensed instructor. The test may be taken only once per business day. Upon successful completion of the final exam the student will receive the course completion certificate.
If you have failed the final examination, you must retake the examination another day. The student will be allowed to review any section of the completed course to prepare to take the examination again.
After you have completed the final exam, you will receive your certificate of completion upon successful completion of the exam, no mailing necessary. Your completion information will be electronically submitted to DMV within 24 hours.