The Adult Waiver Course is a DMV-approved driver training program for adults age 18+ that may allow eligible drivers to receive their Virginia driver’s license without taking the DMV road skills test.

The course is designed for adults age 18 or older who:

have a Virginia learner’s permit,
completed Driver’s Education,
and already know basic driving skills.

No. This course is intended for experienced drivers who already know how to operate a vehicle safely. Beginner drivers should take private driving lessons first.

Eligible students who successfully complete the program may qualify to bypass the DMV road skills test through the Adult Waiver process.

Yes. Virginia DMV allows eligible adults completing the waiver route to bypass the standard 60-day permit holding requirement.

The Adult Waiver Course at Nova Driving School VA costs $400.

The course includes:

7 driving sessions
7 observation sessions
DMV-certified instruction
Final road skills evaluation
DTS-D certificate upon passing
Pickup and drop-off availability
Road-test preparation

Each session includes:

50 minutes driving
50 minutes observation

This follows Virginia DMV requirements.

The DTS-D certificate is the Virginia Driver Training Certificate issued to adults after successfully completing DMV-required in-car instruction and evaluation.

Yes. Adults using the waiver option must complete a Virginia-approved Driver’s Education course before beginning Adult Behind-the-Wheel training.

Yes. Students must hold a valid Virginia learner’s permit before starting the Adult Waiver program.

Yes. International drivers who already have basic driving experience may take the course to learn Virginia traffic laws, road rules, and local driving conditions.

Yes. DMV still processes your licensing paperwork and mails your permanent Virginia driver’s license after approval.

Most students complete the course within 1–3 weeks depending on scheduling availability.

Yes. Flexible weekday, evening, and weekend scheduling options are available.

Yes. Pickup and drop-off services are available in many Northern Virginia service areas.

Students practice:

parking
lane changes
highway driving
intersections
defensive driving
traffic awareness
speed control
safe turning
road-test preparation

Additional private driving lessons may be scheduled for:

nervous drivers,
highway practice,
parking practice,
or extra road-test preparation.

Most students find the Adult Waiver evaluation less stressful than taking the DMV road test because they train with familiar instructors and vehicles.

Nova Driving School VA serves:

Ashburn
Sterling
Chantilly
Reston
Herndon
Fairfax
Leesburg
Centreville
South Riding
Aldie
Vienna
Falls Church
and surrounding Northern Virginia areas.

Students choose Nova Driving School VA because we provide:

DMV-approved instruction
experienced instructors
calm coaching
flexible scheduling
dual-control vehicles
real-road training
road-test preparation
and professional adult driver education.

Adults 18 or older with a valid Virginia learner’s permit and basic driving skills can enroll in the Adult Waiver Course.

Yes, after successful completion, eligible students may receive a DTS-D certificate, which can waive the DMV road skills test.

The course includes 7 driving sessions, 7 observation sessions, instructor training, and a final road skills evaluation.