Windsor, Virginia (VA)
Coastal Virginia Driving
Overview
Coastal Virginia Driving Academy helps teens and adults in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, and Gloucester become skilled, confident drivers. Whether you're just starting out or need a refresher, we have a class that fits your schedule—morning, noon, or night. When you're ready to get behind the wheel, we're here to teach you everything you need to know.
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Driver Improvement/Defensive Driving Training
Have you recently received a moving violation or had an accident and want to make a good impression on the judge when you he calls your name? Do you have a few extra points on your driving record from a previous violation that your insurance company or employer is questioning? Or are you a driver under the age of 20? Chances are you will be receiving a certified letter from the DMV requiring you to attend a Driver Improvement Program. Come join a class is guaranteed to change your opinion of the traditional driving class. Instead of having you watch videos for 8 hours, we keep you actively engaged the entire class. Most participants end up wondering where the 8 hours went! Coastal Virginia Driving Academy can help take care of any driving record problems that may arise. Simply sign up and attend one of our Driver Improvement Clinics, held weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. We hold weekday classes as well, on Wednesday and Thursday nights, from 5 30pm to 9 30pm. You must attend both nights in order to receive the full course credit. For all my night owls, we offer “third shift” class once a month! This course starts at 11pm and finishes at 7 30am. We will even contact the DMV for you to make sure you receive the proper credit for the class the moment you finish your final exam!
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Behind the Wheel Drivers Training – Under the age of 19 (mandatory seven days)
In this 7-day program, we provide full transportation with pick-up and drop-off services will work with your teen to help fine tune their driving skills. We . The course covers basic driving skills as well as defensive driving. At the completion of the course, the teen takes the DMV road test with our instructor and upon successful completion, the student will be issued a temporary drivers license.
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Classroom Instruction
We offer the 36 period program, which is required by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. This instruction also meets the driver’s license re-certification requirements and provides an overview of the basic laws of driving. It covers such topics as the effects of alcohol on driving and road rage and is offered in both a 9-day morning class or an 18-day evening class. A discount will be given when you continue on to the Behind the Wheel Training!
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Driver’s Manual Course
For adults nineteen and older who have failed the knowledge test at the DMV for the third time, we offer the 8 hour Drivers Manual Course. This is the required course an individual must complete in order to return to the DMV to retake the knowledge test. The course is broken into various segments based on the Virginia DMV Drivers Manual. Great emphasis will be placed on roadsigns, administrative laws, right of way, safe driving practices, and other information that is covered in the manual. Upon successful. completion of the final exam, the individual will receive the certificate needed to present back to the DMV.