An overview of our Virginia program

We have everything you need to earn your Virginia license online!

Our online driver education courses are fun, interactive, and convenient. Upon completion of our permit course, you can begin driving with an instructor.

Other course features:

  • Automatic progress tracking so you when you log off the system will pick up exactly where you left off
  • Unlimited access to review course material
  • Unlimited chances to pass your online final exam
  • DMV certificate of completion mailed directly to you
  • Try before you buy - take the entire course up until the final exam without paying

Virginia

Virginia Online Driver Education and Virginia Licensing Procedures

So you've taken your first step towards becoming a new driver in Virginia? Congratulations!

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill, but can also be extremely dangerous. Therefore, to help new teen drivers develop safe driving habits during their first few years behind the wheel, the State of Virginia has implemented a graduated driver license program for Virginia drivers who are under the age of 18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you begin the process of becoming a licensed driver in Virginia.

Virginia Instruction Permit (aka--Learners Permit)

You will be able to apply for an instruction permit in Virginia when you are 15 years and 6 months old, provided you have met the following requirements:

  • Completed a state-approved drivers education course
  • Your parent/guradian must certify that you have completed at least 45 hours of supervised driving practice (15 of which must be at night).

When you're ready to get your instruction permit, head down to your local driver's license office with the following paperwork:

  • At least 2 valid forms of ID (for a list of acceptable ID documents, please visit the Virginia DMV website)
  • Proof of residency in Virginia (again, for a list of acceptable documents verifying residency, please visit the Virginia DMV website)
  • Social Security card
  • Money to pay for your permit fee
  • Have your parents sign your application

At the driver's license office, you will first be given a vision screening test, and then you will need to pass the written test before being issued an instruction permit.

Instruction Permit--Restrictions:

  • When you drive, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old actively supervising your driving from the front passenger seat (the supervisor may be 18 years old if they are a family member)
  • Everyone in the car must wear seat belts!
  • No driving between the hours of 12 midnight and 4am
  • Only 1 non-family passenger under the age of 18 is allowed to ride with you
  • No cell phones while driving!

Virginia Provisional License

You may apply for your provisional license once you meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 16 years and 3 months old
  • Have held an instruction permit for 9 months, and maintained a clean driving record

When you're ready to upgrade to a provisional license, gather up all of the required paperwork you took with you last time plus your instruction permit, and head back down to the driver's license office. You will need to pass a road test to get your provisional license.

Provisional License--Restrictions:

  • You may not drive unsupervised between the hours of 12 midnight to 4am unless in case of an emergency (sorry, a hamburger craving is not an emergency!)
  • You may only carry 1 passenger for the first year of having your provisional license
  • Everyone in the car must wear seat belts
  • No cell phones while driving (no, not even ones that are "hands-free")

After you turn 18, these restrictions will be lifted.

Virginia Auto Insurance & Financial Responsibility Laws

State law requires that you have at least a certain amount of auto insurance/liability coverage on any vehicle you drive. The minimum amount of liability coverage required in Virginia is as follows:

  • $25,000--personal injury (1 person)
  • $50,000--personal injury (2 or more persons)
  • $20,000--property damage per accident

Driving without the required amount of auto insurance is a crime. If you are found to be driving while uninsured, you risk losing your license and paying a hefty fine.

Virginia Drunk Driving Laws

Drinking while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in South Carolina, and the law is strictly enforced.

Upon your FIRST South Carolina DUI conviction, you will face the following penalties:

  • 5-10 days in Jail (depending on your blood alcohol content level)
  • $250 fine (minimum)
  • An extra fine ranging from $500 to $1,000 if a minor passenger (under 18) is in the car
  • 1-year suspension of your driver's license
  • Installation of interlock device
  • Enrollment in an Alcohol Safety Action Program (at your expense!)

Further DUI convictions will result in even more severe penalties, including extended jail time, fines, community service, and the revocation of your driver's license.

Virginia Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

Virginia law currently prohibits teen-aged drivers from using cell phones while driving (that includes ones with "hands-free" devices)

Virginia Drivers Education

For more information on state-approved drivers education courses which new teen-aged drivers are required to take, please visit the Virginia DMV website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you accept all types of credit cards for payment of the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia online drivers ed course?
Yes, any major credit card is accepted for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia online drivers education course.
How can I be sure that the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia online drivers education certificate of completion will arrive on time?
At registration, you can specify what method of shipping that you want for your Virginia certificate of completion.  CyberEdDriverEd.com offers several convenient options for shipping, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online Virginia traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or if you complete your online Virginia traffic school course on a Friday, we also offer Saturday delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).  

If I sign up for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia internet drivers ed course, how safe is my personal and payment information?
It is secure.  CyberEdDriverEd.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We offer several payment methods for our Virginia internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.
Are there any discounts available for your CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia online drivers ed course?
Yes, there is.  The regular price for CyberEdDriverEd.com's Virginia internet drivers ed course or new drivers course is $55.00, however  a discount may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.
I am 15 years old. Can I take a Virginia online drivers education course to get my Virginia learners permit?
In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   You should check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (or whichever state agency handles the issuance of drivers licenses in Virginia) to make sure that you are eligible to take Virginia driver education.

Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
When I take my Virginia online drivers education course, I want to be able to start and stop when I need to. Is this possible with CyberEdDriverEd.com?
Of course!  Once you sign-up for the CyberEdDriverEd.com online drivers ed class, you can start the Virginia learners permit course immediately or wait until later.  You can start-and-stop the Virginia drivers ed course as often as you like -- at CyberEdDriverEd.com you set the schedule! 

IMPORTANT:  Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or whichever state agency oversees the licensing of drivers in Virginia.
 
I'm looking at taking a Virginia online driver education course in the near future. If I pass, will my parents receive some type of Virginia insurance discount?
It depends.  In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a Virginia online drivers ed course.  If you are not sure if your Virginia insurance provider offers discounts for Virginia teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this Virginia online drivers ed course.
Am I free to take the Virginia drivers ed course from several computers, or does the entire course have to be taken on a single computer?
For your convenience, you’re free to take the Virginia online driver education course from any computer you want. For example, it’s perfectly okay to take part of the Virginia online drivers ed course at school and part of the Virginia Learners permit course from home!  Any computer with internet access will work.
Do I have to take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia online drivers education course all at one time?
No.  You have the option to take frequent breaks in the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia internet drivers ed course, as it is  -- most importantly -- convenient to you!
I am taking the Virginia internet drivers ed course, but can I get the Virginia certificate of completion within 2 days?
It is possible.  We recommend that you select a preferred method of shipping at registration for your Virginia internet drivers ed course.  We do offer expedited shipping through Federal Express, so you can receive your Virginia certificate of completion in as little as 24 hours.
Will the Virginia online drivers ed course provide me with all the classroom hours that I need?
Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com will be sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.
How long do I have until I am no longer able to request a refund on my Virginia online new driver training course?
You have until your Virginia certificate of completion has been shipped to request a refund. Unlike our competitors, who do not allow requests for refunds after a certain point in the Virginia online drivers ed course, we allow you to request a refund anytime you want, as long as it’s before your certificate of completion has been shipped.
Reading large amounts of online text has always been a problem for me. Does your Virginia online drivers ed course have any options that will assist me?
Yes. All of the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia online drivers ed courses fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The “Read Along” option is available in all of our Virginia online driver education courses to ease the burden on those who have difficulty reading large amounts of printed text. It works by reading the Virginia online learners permit course material aloud as you follow along with the online text.
Where can I find out whether the Virginia CyberEdDriverEd.com internet drivers ed course is a state-approved program?
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be able to tell you whether CyberEdDriverEd.com will fulfill your state's driver education requirements or whether CyberEdDriverEd.com may be taken as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.
What Virginia driver education documents do I need before I can learn to drive a car?
Generally, most states require that you have a certificate of completion for an approved Virginia driver education course in order to take the Virginia learners permit test.  Again, this is a general rule and may not apply in Virginia.
How are the Virginia online drivers ed course quizzes structured for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Virginia online driver education course?
There is a Virginia online drivers ed course quiz at the end of each Virginia online drivers ed course chapter, and it consists of about five questions.
Will taking the Virginia drivers education course online instead of in a classroom lead to a lower-quality learning experience? What makes the online Virginia driver education course unique?
No it won't! The Virginia online drivers ed course at CyberEdDriverEd.com offers the same knowledge as a classroom course, along with the freedom to learn at your own pace. Even if you live in a state where online driver education is not allowed, the Virginia driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com can still be a valuable resource that will reinforce the things you learn in the classroom.
Does CyberEdDriverEd.com require any identification to take its online drivers ed course?
Although many states do not require us to verify the identity of our students, some states do.  If your state has this requirement (we’ll let you know if it does), it will likely take the form of us asking you personal questions at various times during the course.