Question: Why should I choose Driver's Choice?

Answer:  Here at Driver's Choice we teach students to become safe responsible drivers. Our instructors are highly trained, friendly, responsible and are able to inspire confidence in their students.

Question:  What does my child need in order to enroll in Behind-the-Wheel?

Answer:  Students need to have a valid Virginia Learner's Permit, and need to have completed the classroom portion of Driver's Education

Question:  What is the 40 hour log, and when does it have to be completed?
Answer:  Parents are required to have driven with their child for a minimum of 40 hours, including night and inclement weather driving, and must document this on a signed log sheet. A signed letter from a parent/guardian can be used as a substitute. Students may enroll in Behind-the-Wheel if their log is not complete, but they will not be issued a license until they have completed the required log.

Question:  How long is the Behind-the-Wheel course?
Answer:  In the state of Virginia, students are required to receive fourteen 50-minute driving sessions, seven of which are spent driving and the other seven observing. Students accomplish this with seven lessons of two hours each.

Question:  Who gives my child the Road Skills Test, Driver's Choice or the DMV?
Answer:  Driver's Choice. All students under the age of 19 are required to take the Behind-the-Wheel course, which includes the Road Skills Test on the last day of instruction.

Question:  After the last day can my child get in a car and drive away?

Answer:  If your child has met the following requirements, then he/she will be issued a Provisional Drivers License (PDL):

Pass the Road Skills Test Held Learner's Permit for a minimum of 9 months Completed the 40 hour log (under 18) Parent has signed the student's PDL (under 18)

Question:  What happens after my child receives his/her PDL?
Answer:  The PDL, only when paired with the child's learners permit, gives the student the right to drive for 180 days. Within that time period, you will receive a notice to appear in court to get your physical license from the judge.

Question:  What is the price of the Behind-the-Wheel course?
Answer:  $350

Question:  What forms of payment do you accept?

Answer:  We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

Question:  Do you offer free pick-up?
Answer:  Yes. We will pick up students from home, school, or work within town limits and occasionally beyond. We will also drop off students within those same areas.

Question:  What if I fail the Road Skills Test? Can I retake it?
Answer:  If you fail the final day Road Skills Test you can retake it. There is a $50 retesting fee.

Question:  How do I schedule drive times? Do I have to call each time?

Answer:  Driver's Choice uses  Schedule2Drive.com to schedule driving sessions. This service is included in the Behind-the-Wheel price, and allows students to view, change, or cancel drive times with the click of a button. Before the first lesson we provide reference materials for students' use of the site, and will even aid in the scheduling of driving sessions if so desired. This site gives students and parents the ability and freedom to schedule drive times around their busy lifestyles.

Question:  What if I miss my Behind-the-Wheel appointment?

Answer:  Hopefully with the ease of access Schedule2Drive provides you will never miss an appointment. Any drive time can be cancelled (with 24 hour notice) for no charge. However, if the cancellation comes within the 24 hour period, or a student "no shows", a $35 charge will be added to their account and will have to be paid before issuance of the PDL.