Virginia DMV Approved Teen Driver Education
30-Hour Online Driver's Ed
Virginia requires all teen drivers to complete 30 hours of driver education before getting a learner's permit. Complete it 100% online at your own pace — on any device, anytime.
Virginia Teen Driver Education
30-Hour Online Driver's Ed
Virginia's DMV-approved online driver's education course for teens ages 15–18. Complete all 30 hours online, get your certificate, and head to the DMV ready to pass your knowledge test.
- Virginia DMV Approved — meets the 30-hour requirement
- 100% online, self-paced, any device
- Audio narration, videos, and interactive lessons
- Certificate emailed upon completion
- Includes 90-minute Parent/Teen Program
15 of 30 hrs complete · 4 of 9 chapters done
Chapters
Virginia's most engaging online
driver's ed course for teens.
30 hours doesn't have to be boring. We built this course to be genuinely engaging — with audio, video, animations, and interactive activities — so teens actually absorb the material and walk into the DMV ready to pass.
30-Hour Teen Driver's Ed
How Teen Driver's Ed Works
The licensing process has several steps — but don’t worry. We’ll walk you through every one and provide everything you need along the way.
Visit your local Virginia DMV Customer Service Center and:
What to bring and do
- Pass the vision test
- Pass the knowledge and road signs tests
- Bring the required identification documents
- Have a parent or guardian sign your application if you’re under 18
Complete all required lessons, activities, and quizzes through our Virginia DMV-approved online driver education program.
What you get
- Full access to all 30 hours of course content
- Study on any device — phone, tablet, or computer
- Progress is saved automatically — pick up where you left off
- Available any time of day or night
Most Virginia teens under 18 are required to complete a 90-minute Parent/Teen Driver Education Program. In most areas of Virginia, this program can be completed online.
District note
- Students who reside in Virginia DMV District 8 may have additional requirements and should verify current rules for their area
After completing the 30-hour online course, schedule an appointment to take your final exam in-person at our local driving school office. Be sure to bring:
What to bring
- Your learner’s permit
- Any required course completion documentation
- Any additional documents requested when scheduling your appointment
While holding your learner’s permit, you’ll need to complete:
Requirements
- 45 total hours of supervised driving practice
- At least 15 hours of driving after sunset
Virginia requires teen drivers to complete professional behind-the-wheel instruction with a certified driving school. Drive times are purchased separately from the online course and scheduled directly with us or any other certified instructor.
What training includes
- 7 driving sessions
- 7 observation sessions
- A final road skills evaluation
Virginia requires teen drivers to hold their learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 months before becoming eligible for a driver’s license.
Age requirement
- You must also be at least 16 years and 3 months old before you can apply for your license
After completing all requirements, you’ll be eligible to receive your Virginia driver’s license.
Requirements checklist
- Held your permit for at least 9 months
- Completed the 30-hour driver education course
- Passed the final exam
- Completed behind-the-wheel training
- Completed 45 hours of supervised practice driving
Student Reviews
What Our Students Say
We care about every student’s experience. Here’s what real Virginia drivers have to say.
Trusted by 24,132+ Virginia drivers
My daughter completed the entire 30 hours in about a week. The audio mode was perfect for her since she could listen on her phone. She passed her DMV test on the first try!
Way better than sitting in a classroom. The interactive lessons kept my son engaged and he actually remembered what he learned. Highly recommend.
Super easy to use and my teen could do it at her own pace around her school schedule. Got her certificate within the week and headed straight to the DMV.
Awesome learning experience!
This course made learning to drive super easy and fun. I highly recommend it.
Easy and efficient.
Amazing opportunity to virtually work toward getting my permit first, then my license.
Support was very friendly and responded immediately, which was awesome. Thanks so much!
My experience was great. It not only taught me the laws, violations, and rules of the road, but also valuable information I should know in case of an emergency.
I loved it. It taught me things I didn’t know. Keep up the good work, Chippy!
Licensed & Approved
by the Virginia DMV.
This is a state-approved online driver's education course that satisfies Virginia's 30-hour teen driver education requirement. Complete it at your own pace, on any device, and you'll be ready to head to the DMV for your learner's permit.
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