Licensed by Virginia DMV
How Driver Improvement Works
The online course is the same regardless of why you’re taking it. What changes is what you do with your certificate when you’re done. Find your situation below.
You can take the Virginia Driver Improvement Course once every 24 months to earn 5 positive safe driver points, which are added to your driving record and can help offset any demerit points you’ve accumulated. Many auto insurance providers also offer a premium discount to policyholders who complete a state-approved course — it’s worth checking with your provider before or after enrolling.
This is one of the easiest ways to proactively improve your driving record from the comfort of your home, at your own pace.
Your Certificate of Completion
- Your certificate will be emailed to you immediately after passing the final exam.
- We will report your completion directly to the Virginia DMV within 24 hours — no action required on your part.
- Print your certificate and keep it for your personal records.
- You do not need to bring or mail your certificate to the DMV.
Courts frequently require the Driver Improvement Course as a condition of resolving a traffic case — whether to satisfy a judge’s order, have a citation dismissed, or reduce a charge or fine. After completing the course online, we will issue your certificate and report your completion to the Virginia DMV.
Important: Unlike other reasons for taking the course, court-ordered students must personally deliver their certificate of completion to their court. We cannot do this on your behalf.
Your Certificate of Completion
- Your certificate will be emailed to you immediately after passing the final exam.
- We will report your completion to the Virginia DMV within 24 hours.
- You must deliver your certificate to your court — follow whatever instructions your court provided when your case was assigned.
- Most courts require in-person delivery or mailing; some may accept fax or email — confirm with your court before submitting.
- We recommend dropping the certificate off in person at the courthouse whenever possible.
- If mailing, write your case number on the back of the certificate along with any documentation tying it to you, your case, and your court. Sending via certified mail provides proof of delivery.
The Virginia DMV may assign you to take a Driver Improvement Course in order to reduce your demerit points, avoid license suspension or revocation, or to reinstate a suspended license. In most cases the DMV will have notified you directly — by letter or through your online DMV account — informing you of this requirement.
After completing the course, we handle reporting your completion to the DMV on your behalf. In most cases you don’t need to do anything further — but we always recommend following up to be certain.
Your Certificate of Completion
- Your certificate will be emailed to you immediately after passing the final exam.
- We will report your completion directly to the Virginia DMV within 24 hours.
- In most cases you do not need to take any further action — the DMV will apply your completion to your record automatically.
- Print your certificate and keep it for your personal records.
Most major auto insurance providers offer a premium discount to policyholders who complete a state-approved driver improvement course — however, not all providers do, and discount amounts vary. We recommend checking with your insurance provider before enrolling to confirm they recognize Virginia DMV-approved courses and to understand what discount you can expect.
Your Certificate of Completion
- Your certificate will be emailed to you immediately after passing the final exam.
- We will report your completion to the Virginia DMV within 24 hours.
- Provide your certificate to your insurance provider to apply for your discount.
- Each provider has different submission requirements — some accept a digital copy, others may require a physical copy mailed in. Contact your agent for their specific instructions.
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How to Get Your Driver’s License
The process can feel overwhelming — especially for home-schooled students. Don’t worry. We’ll walk you through every step and provide everything you need along the way.
Enroll & Start the Online Course
Enroll in the EZ Drive Virginia Homeschool Driver’s Education course and begin working through the material at your own pace. The course is broken into 12 structured modules covering everything from Virginia traffic laws to defensive driving, alcohol awareness, highway safety, and more.
As you work through the course, you will be fully prepared for the two-part knowledge exam you’ll take at the DMV to obtain your learner permit.
Visit the DMV to Get Your Learner Permit
Once you feel prepared — we recommend completing at least Module 1, or ideally the full course — visit your local Virginia DMV Customer Service Center with the following:
- Completed Form DL-1P (Learner Permit & Driver’s License Application)
- Proof of identity and legal Virginia residence
- Your social security card or number
At the DMV you will pass a vision screening and a two-part knowledge exam. You will also pay the application fee for both your learner permit and your future driver’s license at this visit.
If your parent will be administering the behind-the-wheel driving training, bring the completed HS-1 form (Virginia Home-Schooled In-Car Driver Education Parental Authorization) as well.
Complete the Online Course
Finish all 12 modules and pass the 50-question final exam with a score of 80% or better. The exam can be retaken as many times as needed, with feedback provided after each attempt.
Upon passing, your certificate of completion will be emailed to you immediately. Keep this certificate — you will need it for the next steps.
Complete the Behind-the-Wheel Driving Requirement
Alongside the online course, your student must complete all required in-car driving and observation hours. Virginia requires:
- The In-Car Maneuvers Observation Record (CSMA 19)
- 7 fifty-minute periods of driving (covering at least 50 miles total)
- 7 fifty-minute periods of observation — your student may observe you driving using the lesson plans in the training module
- No more than 2 instruction periods in any 24-hour window (1 driving + 1 observation)
- At least 45 additional hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 15 hours after sunset
Driving hours can be completed with a parent or guardian if the DMV has approved them via the HS-1 form, or through a licensed driving school.
Take the Road Skills Driving Test at the DMV
When your student has completed the online course and all required driving hours, it’s time to take the road skills driving test at a Virginia DMV Customer Service Center. To qualify, the student must be at least 16 years and 3 months old.
To schedule and take the test, bring:
- Completed Form DL-1P
- The Home School Certificate of Enrollment, signed by the parent
- Your certificate of course completion
- Your driving log documenting completed hours
Receive Your Driver’s License
After passing the road skills test, the DMV will mail the driver’s license to the judge or court located in the student’s jurisdiction. The court will then notify the student and parent when a court date has been set.
At that court date, the student will appear and exchange their learner permit for their official, permanent Virginia driver’s license. Congratulations — you made it!
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