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).
Prerequisites
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<li>Virginia Learner's Permit,</li>
<li>Parent/guardian permission form,</li>
<li>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). \</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
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