Adult Waiver Driver’s License Course ($400)

If you are 18 or older and trying to get your Virginia Driver’s License for the first time, the Adult Waiver Driver’s License Course allows you to earn your license without taking the DMV Road Test. Many adults prefer this option because it provides additional driving practice, personalized coaching, and a less stressful environment. Completing this course also exempts you from needing to hold the Learner’s Permit for 60 days.

The Adult Waiver Driver’s License program includes 7 sessions, each consisting of:
✔ 50 minutes of driving with a Certified Driving Instructor, who provides coaching and feedback.
✔ 50 minutes of observation, during which the student rides in the back seat and observes another student’s driving.

Once you successfully finish the course, we will submit your completion documents directly to the DMV. The DMV will then process the paperwork and mail your Driver’s License to you. There will be no need for you to go to the DMV to take the Road Test.

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What Is Included?

✔ 7 Day Course.
✔ Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off.
✔ DMV-Approved.
✔ Available for students 18 and Above.
✔ Completion documents will be submitted to DMV upon course completion and Driver’s License will be mailed to you.

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What Are The Prerequisites?

✔ Must have valid Virginia Learner’s Permit.
✔ Completed Driver’s Education (DEC-1 / Pink Card).
✔ Must know how to Drive.

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Next Steps

✔ Use the below form to register for the course.
✔ An instructor will reach out to answer any questions and schedule lessons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Adult Waiver Driver’s License course for?

This course is for Adults age 18 or older who are getting their Driver’s License for the first time and serves as an alternative to the DMV Road Test.

Why choose this course instead of the DMV Road Test?

Many adults find this course less stressful than the DMV Road Test. It provides additional driving practice and personalized coaching with a Certified Driving Instructor in a calmer environment spread over 7 days.

How long is the course?

The Adult Waiver program consists of 7 sessions. Each session includes 50 minutes of driving and 50 minutes of observation. The sessions do not have to be scheduled on consecutive days.

Does this course waive the requirement to hold a Leaner’s Permit for 60 days before I can get me license?

Yes, by completing the Adult Waiver program, you do not need to have held your Learner’s Permit for 60 days.

Can I take this course if I already took the DMV Road Test and failed 3 times?

No, if you already attempted the DMV Road Test and failed 3 times, you are not eligible to take this course. Instead, you need to take the Re-Examination Course For 3 Times DMV Road Test Failure which will, upon successful completion, allow you to take the DMV Road Test again.

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