The Driver Education course consists of periods of instruction divided between classroom and in-car education, including student experiences in simulators. Successful completion entitles the student to 1/2 credit, a Driver Education Certificate (DEC-1), and completion of the 45 hours of guided practice (parent log).
Schools
Arlington Community High School
Wakefield High School
Washington-Liberty High School
Yorktown High School
Langston/New Directions
Prerequisites
- Virginia Learner's Permit,
- Parent/guardian permission form,
- Minimum age of fifteen and one-half years, as of the first day of the semester for which enrolled. (Students will be selected for Driver's Education with preference given to the oldest students). \
- A fee (based on state & APS funding) is charged for the behind-the-wheel instruction program. See page 13 for fee reduction/waiver information. The fee must be paid by the first week of classroom instruction.
- Students and their parents/guardians are required by state law (ยง22.1-205; HB1782) to attend the parent/student driver education component meeting (90 minutes) at the beginning of the course.
Notes
Students and their parents/guardians are required by state law (HB1782) to attend the parent student driver education component meeting (90 minutes) at the beginning of the course. The parent/student component meeting will start promptly at the advertised time and those arriving late will not be admitted.