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Driver Education

The classroom driver education course is offered as part of the Health and Physical Education II curriculum in all high schools.  A student must complete driver education to participate in Behind-the-Wheel instruction and receive a driver’s license.  Below are the steps necessary for families.

  1. Students must pass the classroom phase of driver education and receive the DEC-1 card. 
  2. When the student reaches the age of 15 years and 6 months, they can go to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and take the learner's permit test.  Learner’s Permit Testing is also offered at some high schools after school hours.  Contact the school to inquire. 
  3. When the student has the DEC-1 card, learner's permit, and at least 20 hours of driving with a parent or guardian, they may apply and pay for Behind-the-Wheel instruction via the VBCPS WebStore here. The fee for Behind-the-Wheel is $210. Specific dates and times are NOT guaranteed. Be sure to review the registration page fully before paying.
  4. After the fee has been paid, the parent/guardian and student will be contacted no less than 2 school days before the start of their sessions.  
  5. If a family registers for the waitlist for Behind the Wheel instruction, they will be contacted only if a space becomes available during the time slot and registration period they chose. Waitlist registrations do not take precedence over paid registrations even when new sessions of Behind the Wheel open. Waitlists are cleared by cancellation before the beginning of each session with unassigned students being removed from the waitlist. It is important that families check the VBCPS WebStore at the beginning of each marking period to see if new spots have opened and register accordingly. 

     

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding teen licensing. If you need additional information on the Driver Education program contact Denise O'Connell, Lead Driver Education Teacher, by email or phone at (757) 263-1410. 

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