Virginia requires that all drivers under the age of 19 provide proof of successful completion of a state-approved driver education program.

Teen drivers may apply for an learner’s permit at the age of 15 1/2, with the approval of a parent or legal guardian.  Driver Ed in a Box® gives you the tools to work with your teen during the permit stage.  Virginia requires you spend a minimum of 40 hours supervising your teen driver during the permit time.  Our course will guide you past the handling skills learned in traditional driver education, giving you the tools you need to teach the skills your teen driver needs to become a safe, collision-free driver.  By combining the 40 hours Virginia requires with the tools you receive in Driver Ed in a Box®, you will help your teen build the habits of safe, collision-free driving (click here to access our Product Description page).  Driver Ed in a Box® creates habits that are proven to be effective (see Survey).  

The Driver Ed in a Box® program gives you the tools to master the skills of each section of driving (we break it down to Parking Lot, Neighborhood, Two Lane and Four Lane Light Traffic, Freeway, Rural and Heavy Traffic). With our checklist and audio CDs, it allows the student to master the skills required in each area at their own pace before moving on to the next section.    Once you have had your permit for a minimum of nine months and are at least 16 and 3 months (Virginia state requirements), you will receive a notice that tells you when to appear in court for a licensing ceremony where you will receive your permanent driver license.

Parent/student comments:

"My dad and I listened to the tapes and watched several of the beginning videos, and my dad explained the terminology used before starting in the parking lot. Once I began driving, I would say what actions I was doing, such as 'Clear left, clear right, clear left' or "Mirror.' This system of driver Commenting was probably the most helpful part of the program, both because it made me conscious of whether or not I was doing the right things and it told my dad exactly what I was thinking so that he would know if I was aware of the hazards or if he needed to alert me." - Matt Ashbaugh, Student

"Excellent. It was very helpful and clearly understandable. I feel more confident about Andrew's driving than my previous son who has (only) gone through a local driver's ed. course." - Sharon Austin, Parent

"I like the in-vehicle experience. This program helped me become less aggressive on the road." - R.C.D, III, Student