Frequently Asked Questions

Go to our Locations column on our homepage and click "Pay Now". Make sure you choose the correct box of which class you'd like to attend. Complete the purchase and you will automatically be registered. If you are paying in cash all you have to do is show up on the date of the class before class starts. We accept Cash or Debit/Credit cards.
 

Yes, we accept Cash, Credit/Debit cards. Please show up early before class starts. You may also pre-pay by selecting Pay Now under Locations on our homepage. Please make sure you select the correct class/date.

No, we do not offer online classes. I would recommend taking one of our in person classes instead of the online course. The DMV online Driver Improvement Course is much more complicated with no instruction on key tips our instructors give to help you pass the test. Our in person test is open book and open notes.

Yes, if you have a Virginia license we will electronically send your name to DMV promptly. If you hold an Out of State license we will also send your name to Va. DMV as required by law. 

Yes, the in-person instruction is much easier than taking the DMV online class. You may use your book and notes you take during the class to help you pass. Our instructors give you key tips to help you answer all questions correctly on the test.

Yes, we have been teaching Virginia DMV's National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course for over 27 years. We are approved by the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to teach Virginia's 8 Hour Defensive Driving Course that gives credit to all DMV assigned, Court assigned, and volunteers. Upon successful completion of the course we will send your name to DMV within 24 hours.

All volunteers will receive up to 5 safe driving points toward their driving record, for example, if your driving record reflects a zero points balance before class you will get all 5 points. If you have two safe driving points,for example, you will receive only 3 safe driving points. You may not carry any more than 5 safe driving points on your record. If you are court assigned you will NOT get any safe driving points UNLESS you have a court document stating that you will be awarded safe driving points. If DMV requires you to take the class you WILL receive safe driving points UNLESS you are under the age of 18 then you will NOT receive any safe driving points, you will just fulfill the wish of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Drivers completing the clinic to receive an insurance premium discount (you must verify eligibility with your insurance company) NO safe driving points are awarded. 

DMV uses a point system to rate drivers. You receive demerit points for unsafe driving and safe driving points for good driving. Safe driving points are a big factor if you get pulled over, the more points the more likely you will just get a warning instead of an expensive ticket.

Yes, all students who pass the class will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the day.

Yes, Please bring cash or credit/debit card and arrive early before class starts to complete the payment.

We operate under the Virginia DMV "South Fairfax District" of Alexandria, Chantilly, Fairfax, Gainesville, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge.

Our class is simple with open book and open notes with key tips our instructor gives although if you do fail you will have to re-take the test at a discount cost of $40.

9am-6pm

We give you a lunch break and two 10 minute breaks split between the day.

Please bring your driver's license, a pen and the cash or debit/credit card if you have not already paid on our website.

Instructor Preston Blair has been teaching the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) National Safety Council's Defensive Driver Improvement Course for 27 years in Northern Virginia's South Fairfax District.