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Virginia Beach Driver Improvement Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about the Virginia 8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic, Virginia Beach classroom classes, online Driver Improvement, court and DMV requirements, safe-driving points, RADEP, ISAP and commercial-driver requirements.
Start With Why You Are Taking the Course
Your reason for attendance matters.
Court-required, DMV-required, voluntary, insurance and commercial-driver attendance can have different requirements and different safe-driving-point treatment.
Court-required, DMV-required, voluntary, insurance and commercial-driver attendance can have different requirements and different safe-driving-point treatment.
8-hour Driver Improvement
Virginia Beach classroom
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Court & DMV questions
Safe-driving points
RADEP & ISAP
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General Questions
Virginia Driver Improvement Basics
How long is a Virginia Driver Improvement Clinic?
The standard Virginia Driver Improvement Clinic
is an eight-hour course.
Virginia DMV offers Driver Improvement
through licensed classroom and online clinics.
Why do people take a Virginia Driver Improvement Clinic?
Drivers may attend because a Virginia court
requires the course, because Virginia DMV requires it,
because they choose to attend voluntarily,
or for another recognized attendance reason.
When registering for a clinic,
Virginia DMV requires the student to tell the clinic
the reason for attendance.
What identification do I need for Driver Improvement?
Virginia DMV requires students registering
for a Driver Improvement Clinic
to provide a government-issued photo ID.
Can I take Driver Improvement in a classroom or online?
Yes. Virginia DMV allows the standard
Driver Improvement Clinic to be completed
either in person or online.
The testing procedure differs by format:
the final test for an in-person clinic
is completed in person,
while an online clinic's final test
is completed online through the online clinic provider.
How does Virginia DMV know that I completed the course?
Virginia DMV requires Driver Improvement clinics
to electronically report course-completion information
to DMV within 24 hours.
Keep your completion documentation
for your own records and follow any separate
court instructions that apply to your case.
How do I know which Driver Improvement class I need?
Start with the exact wording on your
court paperwork, DMV notice,
VASAP documentation or other official instructions.
If you are unsure,
visit the What Driver Improvement Class Do I Need?
page before registering.
Court-Ordered Driver Improvement
Questions About Court-Required Attendance
What should I do if a Virginia court ordered Driver Improvement?
Follow the exact course requirement
and completion deadline shown on your court paperwork.
If the paperwork requires the standard
8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic,
you can review our Virginia Beach classroom information
and, when permitted by the court,
the online course option.
Can I take a court-ordered Driver Improvement course online?
Possibly.
Virginia DMV states that a court may or may not accept
an online Driver Improvement certificate.
It is the student's responsibility
to determine whether the particular court
accepts an online course before enrolling.
Does a court-ordered Driver Improvement class automatically give me safe-driving points?
No.
When a court requires Driver Improvement, the court determines whether safe-driving points are awarded.
If the court determines that points should be awarded,
the required court documentation must be provided
to the Driver Improvement clinic.
What if I take Driver Improvement before I go to court?
Virginia DMV distinguishes between
court-required and voluntary attendance.
DMV specifically notes that
if you have not yet been to court,
you are not considered court-directed.
The court determines what consideration,
if any, it gives voluntary course completion
in the underlying case.
DMV-Required Driver Improvement
Questions About Virginia DMV Requirements
How long do I have if Virginia DMV requires Driver Improvement?
Virginia DMV states that when DMV requires
a driver to attend a Driver Improvement Clinic,
the entire eight-hour clinic must be
satisfactorily completed within 90 days.
What happens if I do not complete a DMV-required clinic within 90 days?
Virginia DMV states that the driver's
driving privilege will be suspended
until the Driver Improvement requirement is satisfied.
Follow the deadline shown on your individual DMV notice.
Can DMV-required Driver Improvement be completed online?
Yes.
Virginia DMV states that a required
standard Driver Improvement Clinic may be completed
through either online or classroom instruction.
How many demerit points can trigger Driver Improvement for an adult?
For drivers age 18 and older,
Virginia DMV currently requires Driver Improvement
after accumulation of 12 demerit points in 12 months
or 18 demerit points in 24 months.
The driver must complete the clinic
within the DMV-required period.
Virginia Safe-Driving Points
Questions About Driver Improvement and Safe Points
Can I earn safe-driving points by taking Driver Improvement voluntarily?
Yes.
Virginia DMV states that a driver
may earn five safe-driving points
after successfully completing
a Driver Improvement Clinic,
subject to DMV's applicable attendance
and point-system rules.
How often can I receive the five-point Driver Improvement award?
Virginia DMV allows the five-point
Driver Improvement clinic award once every 24 months.
What is the maximum safe-driving-point balance in Virginia?
The maximum safe-driving-point balance
that can appear on a Virginia driving record
is +5.
Can I get five more points if I already have +5?
No.
Virginia DMV caps the safe-driving-point balance
at five points.
Completing a clinic does not increase
the driving-record balance beyond +5.
Do I receive safe-driving points if I attend for an insurance discount?
No.
Virginia DMV states that
safe-driving points are not awarded
when a Driver Improvement Clinic is taken
for an insurance-premium discount.
Online Driver Improvement
Questions About Taking the Course Online
Can drivers under age 20 take Driver Improvement online?
Yes.
Virginia DMV currently states that individuals of all ages
may choose an online Driver Improvement Clinic
through a DMV-licensed online provider.
How long is the online Driver Improvement course?
Virginia DMV states that an online
Driver Improvement Clinic consists of at least eight hours of instruction.
Is the online final examination also taken online?
Yes.
Virginia DMV requires the online
Driver Improvement final examination
to be completed online through the
same online clinic provider
with which the student registered.
Is identity verified during an online Driver Improvement course?
Yes.
Virginia DMV requires identity verification
during the online course
and before the final examination.
Will every Virginia court accept an online Driver Improvement certificate?
No assumption should be made.
Virginia DMV states that
a court may or may not accept
an online Driver Improvement certificate.
Court-directed students should confirm
acceptance with their court before registering.
Virginia Beach Classroom
Questions About Attending in Virginia Beach
Where is the Virginia Beach Driver Improvement classroom?
Classes are held at:
AScIS Business & Technology Center
209 Business Park Drive
1st Floor, Suite 100C
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
AScIS Business & Technology Center
209 Business Park Drive
1st Floor, Suite 100C
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Are the facility photographs on this website real?
Yes.
The exterior, classroom,
instructional-area and lobby photographs
shown on this website are photographs
of the Virginia Beach facility used
for scheduled Driver Training Solutions LLC classes.
What time are Virginia Beach Driver Improvement classes?
Current scheduled Virginia Beach
8-hour Driver Improvement classes
generally run from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
when listed on the current schedule.
Always confirm your exact date and time
on the class schedule before arriving.
Are weekend Driver Improvement classes available?
Driver Training Solutions LLC
uses a weekend-focused Virginia Beach schedule
with Saturday and Sunday classes
when those dates are shown on the current schedule.
Should I register before coming to the classroom?
Yes.
Review the current class schedule
and complete the applicable registration
before coming to the classroom.
Other Virginia Requirements
Questions About RADEP and ISAP
Is Driver Improvement the same as RADEP?
No.
Driver Improvement and the
Reckless/Aggressive Driver Education Program
are not interchangeable program names.
If your court, attorney or VASAP instructions
specifically mention RADEP
or reckless/aggressive driver education,
review the RADEP requirement before assuming
that the standard 8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic
is your entire requirement.
What should I do if my paperwork says RADEP?
Follow the exact program requirement
shown on your court, attorney or VASAP paperwork.
Visit the Driver Improvement and RADEP
page to understand how the programs relate
before registering for a course.
What is ISAP?
ISAP refers to Virginia's Intelligent Speed Assistance Program.
It is a separate program from
the standard Driver Improvement Clinic
and can involve additional eligibility,
enrollment and vehicle-device requirements.
Can Driver Improvement be part of an ISAP requirement?
Yes, Driver Improvement can be relevant
in certain Virginia ISAP situations.
If your DMV, court or VASAP paperwork
mentions ISAP or Intelligent Speed Assistance,
review the specific ISAP requirement
rather than assuming Driver Improvement
is the only step involved.
Commercial Drivers
CDL and Commercial Driver Improvement Questions
Does the regular Driver Improvement course satisfy a Commercial Driver Improvement requirement?
No.
Virginia DMV licenses Commercial Driver Improvement Clinics
specifically for commercial drivers.
If you are required to complete
a Commercial Driver Improvement Clinic,
the regular classroom or online
Driver Improvement course promoted on this site
does not satisfy that separate requirement.
What should a CDL driver do if DMV or a court requires Commercial Driver Improvement?
Use Virginia DMV's list of licensed
Commercial Driver Improvement Clinics
and select a clinic specifically approved
for the commercial-driver requirement.
Still Not Sure?
Match the Course to the Source of Your Requirement
The fastest way to determine what you need is to identify who told you to take a course and the exact program name shown on your paperwork.
Virginia Court
Your paperwork says
Driver Improvement. Court-Ordered →
Virginia DMV
DMV instructed you
to complete Driver Improvement. DMV-Required →
No One Required It
You want to attend voluntarily
for safe-driving points. Safe Points →
RADEP / ISAP / CDL
Your paperwork names
a specialized requirement. Course Decision Guide →
Ready to Choose a Format?
Virginia Driver Improvement: Classroom or Online
If you have confirmed that you need the standard Virginia Driver Improvement Clinic, choose the format that fits your requirement.
Virginia Beach
8-Hour Classroom Driver Improvement
Attend an instructor-led class at our professional Virginia Beach classroom.
Online
8-Hour Online Driver Improvement
Complete Driver Improvement remotely through the online course pathway.
Court-directed students should verify online acceptance before registering.
Virginia Beach Classroom
Where Are Classroom Classes Held?
Driver Training Solutions LLC conducts scheduled classroom Driver Improvement at the AScIS Business & Technology Center in Virginia Beach.
AScIS Business & Technology Center
209 Business Park Drive
1st Floor, Suite 100C
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
209 Business Park Drive
1st Floor, Suite 100C
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Need More Help?
Contact Driver Training Solutions LLC
If your question is not answered above, have the exact wording from your court order, DMV notice or other paperwork available when you contact us.
Call or Text
757-235-4994Virginia Beach
209 Business Park DriveSuite 100C
Your Next Step
Ready to Complete Driver Improvement?
If you have confirmed that you need the standard Virginia 8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic, choose the Virginia Beach classroom or online course option.