AAdvanced Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is AAdvanced Driving School licensed by the Virginia DMV to offer driver training courses?
Although we include AAdvanced Driving School in our directory of driving schools for Richmond Virginia, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not AAdvanced Driving School is certified by the Virginia DMV. You should contact AAdvanced Driving School directly and ask them if you are thinking about signing up to take their Richmond Virginia behind-the-wheel training class.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Richmond Virginia driving school like AAdvanced Driving School to fulfill my behind-the-wheel training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the Virginia DMV or a state-approved driving school like AAdvanced Driving School to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
What if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile? Does AAdvanced Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a Richmond Virginia behind-the-wheel training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- manual or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell AAdvanced Driving School that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will AAdvanced Driving School teach me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain area, chances are that a local driving school like AAdvanced Driving School will include behind-the-wheel driver training specifically tailored to that terrain.
Now that I'm 14, will Virginia allow me to get a learner's permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for a learner's permit. We recommend that your contact the Virginia DMV office or a Virginia-approved driving school such as AAdvanced Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Virginia.
Am I required to take a Richmond Virginia classroom or online drivers education course before I can register for a behind-the-wheel training course through AAdvanced Driving School?
This requirement varies from state to state but most states do mandate pre-licensed drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based driver education course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a behind-the-wheel training course. You should ask AAdvanced Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
If I need to enroll in a Richmond Virginia driver training program, can AAdvanced Driving School help?
Yes. AAdvanced Driving School offers driving instruction in Richmond Virginia. For more information about the type of driver training AAdvanced Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Virginia driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to sign up to take both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Virginia DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to fulfill in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is hands-on driver training required in Virginia in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Virginia are required to take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can get a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Can I register for a Virginia driver training course prior to having my Virginia learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a instruction permit before being permitted to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact a driving school like AAdvanced Driving School and ask for more information.