Virginia Online Driver Improvement & Permit Test Re-Examination
Complete your 8-hour Virginia DMV-approved course 100% online with Drive Well Online, powered by Drive Well Driving School.
Drive Well – Virginia DMV-Approved Online Driving Courses
Which course do you actually need?
Use this simple checklist to find the right DMV-approved online course before you register.
Choose the 8-hour Online Driver Improvement Clinic ($100) if:
- You received a traffic ticket and need a driver improvement clinic.
- The court or DMV letter says “Driver Improvement Clinic required.”
- You want to earn up to 5 safe-driver points (if eligible).
- Your insurance company allows an online clinic for a discount.
Choose the 8-hour Permit Test Re-Examination Course ($120) if:
- You have failed the Virginia learner’s permit test 3 times.
- Your DMV paper or email mentions “Driver’s Manual course” or “3x fail.”
- You must complete an 8-hour Driver’s Manual course before retaking the test.
- You want a guided review of the entire Virginia Driver’s Manual.
DMV-approved 8-hour online courses for Virginia drivers
Both courses are Virginia DMV-approved, 8 hours long, and available to eligible drivers anywhere in the state.
8-Hour Driver Improvement Course
Course fee: $100
This online clinic is for drivers who need a DMV, court, or insurance-required driver improvement course or who want to earn safe-driver points and improve their driving record.
- DMV-approved 8-hour online driver improvement clinic.
- Can satisfy DMV or court requirements (always confirm with your court).
- May qualify for up to 5 safe-driver points if you are eligible.
- Work at your own pace from any computer, tablet, or phone.
- Instant completion receipt and electronic reporting as required.
Best choice if you received a traffic ticket, were ordered to complete a driver improvement clinic, or want points/insurance benefits.
Enroll in Driver Improvement
8-Hour Permit Test Re-Examination Course
Course fee: $120
Required when you fail the Virginia learner’s permit knowledge test three times. This Driver’s Manual course covers the entire Virginia Driver’s Manual and prepares you for your next attempt.
- DMV-licensed 8-hour Driver’s Manual / re-examination course.
- Step-by-step review of every chapter in the Virginia Driver’s Manual.
- Practice questions that feel similar to the real DMV test.
- Take the course online from home, on your schedule.
- Completion certificate lets you retake the knowledge exam after 3 fails.
Perfect for teens and adults who must complete a Driver’s Manual course before the DMV will allow another permit test attempt.
Enroll in Re-Examination CourseHow your online course works
Everything is 100% online until you take your DMV test or your completion is processed.
Register online
Choose your course, enter your contact and DMV details, and pay securely online.
Complete the 8-hour course
Log in from any device. Work at your own pace. You can pause and resume whenever you need.
Pass the final test
At the end of your course you’ll complete a final assessment, as required by Virginia DMV rules.
Get your certificate
Once you pass, you’ll receive a completion certificate and we’ll handle DMV or court reporting as required.
Part of a trusted Virginia driving school
Drive Well Online is the online course division of Drive Well Driving School, a DMV-licensed school serving Northern Virginia.
Local Virginia experts. We work with Virginia drivers every day — behind the wheel and online. Our courses are built around real DMV rules, common test mistakes, and the problems we see on the road.
- DMV-approved online Driver Improvement and Driver’s Manual / re-examination courses.
- Owned and operated by Drive Well Driving School, a licensed Virginia driving school.
- Virginia-focused content — not generic national material.
- Clear, simple language that’s easy to follow even if English is not your first language.
- Fast support by phone, text, or email if you get stuck.
- Secure online payment and same-day access in most cases.
What our online students are saying
Feedback from drivers who completed our Online Driver Improvement and Permit Test Re-Examination courses.
The online Driver Improvement course was easy to follow and I could finish it after work. Court accepted my completion with no issues and I even got safe-driver points added.
I failed the permit test three times and was stressed. The Driver’s Manual course broke everything down by chapter and the practice questions felt like the real DMV test. I passed on my next try.
I took the online Driver Improvement clinic from home on my laptop. Finished in one day and my insurance company accepted the certificate for a discount on my premium.
As an adult coming back to driving, I needed the 8-hour re-exam course after failing the permit test. Being able to pause, resume, and study at my own pace made a big difference.
The online clinic helped me remove points from my record and understand my mistakes. Everything was clearly explained and support replied fast when I had a question.
The online Driver Improvement course was easy to follow and I could finish it after work. Court accepted my completion with no issues and I even got safe-driver points added.
I failed the permit test three times and was stressed. The Driver’s Manual course broke everything down by chapter and the practice questions felt like the real DMV test. I passed on my next try.
I took the online Driver Improvement clinic from home on my laptop. Finished in one day and my insurance company accepted the certificate for a discount on my premium.
As an adult coming back to driving, I needed the 8-hour re-exam course after failing the permit test. Being able to pause, resume, and study at my own pace made a big difference.
The online clinic helped me remove points from my record and understand my mistakes. Everything was clearly explained and support replied fast when I had a question.
Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions after this section, call or text us at 703-817-5047 and we’ll walk you through it.
Who can take your online Driver Improvement course?
Any eligible Virginia driver may take the course online. Drivers use it to satisfy a DMV- or court-ordered driver improvement clinic, to earn safe-driver points, or to request an insurance discount if their insurance company allows it. Always confirm with your court or insurance company before enrolling.
Who needs the 3-times fail re-examination course?
If you failed the Virginia learner’s permit knowledge exam three times, the DMV requires you to complete either the classroom portion of Driver’s Ed or an 8-hour Driver’s Manual / re-examination course before you can take the test again. Our online Driver’s Manual course satisfies that requirement when completed through our DMV-licensed school.
Are the courses really 8 hours long?
Yes. Virginia law requires online driver improvement and Driver’s Manual courses to be at least eight hours in length. You don’t have to do all 8 hours at once — you can log in and out and the system remembers your progress.
How fast will I get my certificate?
In most cases your completion is processed electronically the same day you finish the course and pass the final test. You will receive a PDF certificate by email that you can keep for your records and present to DMV or court if needed.
Is Drive Well Online the same as Drive Well Driving School?
Yes. Drive Well Online is the online course brand of Drive Well Driving School. It uses the same DMV-licensed school, instructors, and support team — just with the convenience of learning from home on your own schedule.
Register online and start your course
Choose your course below and complete the secure enrollment form. You’ll receive your login link by text message within 1-2 during business hours.
After you complete the form and payment, you’ll receive a login link by text message within 2 hours (during business hours). If you don’t receive it, please text us at 703-817-5047.
Finish your Virginia online course from your phone
Complete your 8-hour Driver Improvement or Permit Test Re-Examination course 100% online. Start on your phone and finish at your own pace.
$100
$120
Finish your Virginia online course right from your phone
Complete your 8-hour Driver Improvement or Permit Test Re-Examination course 100% online. Start now, pause anytime, and come back when you’re ready.
$100
$120
Need help before you enroll?
Call or text: 703-817-5047
Email: info@drivewellonline.com
We’re happy to confirm which course you need based on your DMV letter, court order, or situation. Send us a photo or email of your paperwork and we’ll point you in the right direction.
We Serve All of Virginia
Our DMV-approved online courses are available anywhere in Virginia.