The Teen Behind-the-Wheel course is a Virginia DMV-required in-car driver training program for students under 18. It includes supervised driving instruction and observation sessions with a certified driving instructor before qualifying for a driver’s license.

Yes. Virginia DMV requires all drivers under 18 to complete a DMV-approved Behind-the-Wheel course before receiving a provisional or permanent driver’s license.

The complete Teen Behind-the-Wheel program at Nova Driving School VA costs $350.

The course includes:

7 driving sessions
7 observation sessions
Certified DMV-approved instruction
Dual-control training vehicles
Road-test preparation
Pickup and drop-off availability
Driving evaluation guidance
Temporary license qualification support

Virginia DMV requires:
7 driving sessions
7 observation sessions
for teen drivers under 18.

Each appointment includes:
50 minutes of driving
50 minutes of observation
This equals 1 hour and 40 minutes per session.

During observation sessions, students sit in the back seat while another student drives. Instructors explain road decisions, safety corrections, traffic awareness, parking techniques, and defensive driving strategies.

Yes. Virginia requires teens to complete a 30-hour Driver’s Education course and receive a DEC-1 completion certificate before starting Behind-the-Wheel training.

Students must provide:
Valid Virginia learner’s permit
Driver Education completion certificate (DEC-1/Pink Card)
Parent or guardian approval if required

Virginia DMV requires teen drivers to hold a learner’s permit for at least 9 months before becoming eligible for a driver’s license.

Students must complete:

45 supervised driving hours
Including 15 nighttime driving hours
These hours are completed with a parent or guardian outside of driving school lessons.

Students learn:

Defensive driving
Parking techniques
Parallel parking
Lane changes
Traffic awareness
Merging and intersections
Speed control
Residential driving
DMV road-test preparation

No. This course is intended for students who have already completed at least 45 hours of supervised driving practice and have basic driving experience.

Students should bring a valid Virginia learner’s permit and any required course documents. They should also wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for safe driving practice.

Yes. Students practice:

Parallel parking
Reverse parking
Angle parking
Parking lot navigation
Three-point turns

Students receive road-test preparation and DMV driving evaluation guidance as part of the course.

Students who complete all DMV requirements and pass the final evaluation may become eligible for a temporary driving certificate while DMV processes the permanent license.

A temporary or provisional license allows qualified teen drivers to legally drive while waiting for the Virginia DMV to mail the permanent license card.

Yes. Additional private driving lessons are available for:

Nervous drivers
Highway driving practice
Parking practice
DMV road-test preparation
Confidence building
Additional real-world driving experience

This is very common for new drivers. Our instructors work patiently with nervous teens and focus on building confidence gradually through structured practice and calm coaching.

Students train in professionally maintained dual-control vehicles equipped for safe driver instruction.

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

Nova Driving School VA serves:

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

Yes. We offer:

Weekday lessons
Evening appointments
Weekend scheduling
Flexible lesson times for students and families