Virginia 8-Hour Online Driver Improvement Course
Complete a Virginia 8-Hour Driver Improvement Clinic online through A & A - 001st +5 Point Driver Improvement - Online Traffic School. The course and final exam are completed online through the DMV-licensed online clinic.
What Is the 8-Hour Online Driver Improvement Course?
Virginia Driver Improvement is an eight-hour traffic-safety course used for several different attendance reasons, including voluntary attendance, DMV requirements, court-related requirements, and certain insurance purposes.
The online course is completed through a Virginia DMV-licensed online Driver Improvement Clinic. The course and final test must both be completed online.
Online Course Highlights
- Eight hours of required Driver Improvement instruction
- Course and final exam completed online
- Available to drivers of all ages
- Identification is verified during the course and before the final test
- Certificate issued after successful completion
- Completion reported to Virginia DMV by the licensed clinic as required
A completion certificate is issued after you successfully finish the course and final test.
Your Attendance Reason Matters
Virginia DMV uses different attendance reasons, and safe-driving-point eligibility is not the same for every student.
Check your DMV notice, court order, or other instructions before expecting safe-driving points.
Voluntary Attendance
Eligible Virginia drivers who voluntarily complete a Driver Improvement Clinic may receive five safe-driving points, subject to DMV rules.
Court-Directed Attendance
If a court requires the clinic, the court determines whether safe-driving points will be awarded. Required documentation must be provided when applicable.
DMV-Required Attendance
Point treatment depends on the driver's age and the specific DMV attendance reason. Follow the instructions on your DMV notice.
Insurance Attendance
Some insurers may offer a premium discount for qualifying courses. DMV does not award safe-driving points when the clinic is taken for insurance purposes.
Eligible Drivers May Receive Five Safe-Driving Points
Virginia DMV may award five safe-driving points for qualifying Driver Improvement Clinic attendance. A driver may earn safe-driving points through a Driver Improvement Clinic only as allowed by DMV's attendance-reason rules.
Review Virginia DMV attendance-reason rules →
Use the official DMV attendance-reason rules to confirm eligibility for safe-driving points.
Court Acceptance
A court may or may not accept an online Driver Improvement certificate. If your attendance is connected to a court matter, determine whether the court will accept online completion before registering.
CDL / Commercial Driver Requirement
This regular online Driver Improvement course does not meet the requirements of a commercial-driver-specific Driver Improvement Clinic when Virginia DMV requires the commercial course.
Driver Improvement Is Not the Same as Standalone RADEP
This is an 8-Hour Virginia Driver Improvement course. If you need the complete 12-Hour RADEP program, review the 12-Hour Online RADEP or 12-Hour Classroom RADEP options instead.
How to Start the Online Driver Improvement Course
Payment comes first. After payment, follow the redirect and registration instructions carefully so your course account is set up correctly.
Confirm you selected the correct course, complete the payment, and follow the online clinic's registration instructions.
Pay for the Course
Click the green Pay & Start button on this page and complete the $83.42 payment.
Continue to the Online Clinic
After payment, your browser is redirected to the online course website. Select the Sign Up option to create your course account.
Read Your Welcome Email
After registration, watch for the “Welcome to the Course” email. It contains the link you will use to return to the online course.
Complete the Course & Final Test
Complete all required instruction and the online final exam through the licensed online clinic.
What You Learn in Virginia Driver Improvement
The course is designed to improve driving knowledge, judgment, and defensive-driving habits.
Defensive Driving
Recognize hazards earlier and use safer techniques to avoid conflicts and crashes.
Speed & Space Management
Understand how speed, following distance, and available space affect reaction time.
Virginia Driving Responsibilities
Review important rules, responsibilities, and safer decision-making practices.
Distracted Driving
Identify distractions that reduce attention and increase driving risk.
Impaired Driving Awareness
Understand how alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and other impairments affect safe operation.
Risk Reduction
Apply practical strategies for reducing unsafe habits and preventing future violations.
Review These Terms Before Paying
Review the terms carefully before making your non-refundable payment.
A & A - 001st +5 Point Driver Improvement - Online Traffic School
After payment, you will continue to the online clinic website to complete registration and begin the Virginia Driver Improvement course.
The online clinic is licensed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Virginia 8-Hour Online Driver Improvement Questions
Can drivers under age 20 take the course online?
Yes. Virginia DMV permits individuals of all ages to elect an online Driver Improvement Clinic.
Can I receive +5 safe-driving points?
Eligible drivers may receive five safe-driving points for qualifying Driver Improvement Clinic attendance. The result depends on your reason for attending and applicable DMV or court rules.
Will a Virginia court accept the online certificate?
A court may or may not accept an online Driver Improvement certificate. If your course is connected to a court matter, determine whether the court will accept online completion before registering.
Is the final exam online?
Yes. For a Virginia online Driver Improvement Clinic, the course and final test must be completed through the online clinic provider.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Under the terms of this online-course purchase, you have 90 days (three months) to complete the course.
Is this the same as 12-Hour RADEP?
No. This is an 8-Hour Virginia Driver Improvement Clinic. The complete 12-Hour RADEP program is a separate course pathway.
Does this meet a CDL Driver Improvement requirement?
No. An online Driver Improvement Clinic does not meet the requirements of a commercial-driver-specific Driver Improvement Clinic when that specialized course is required.
Start the Virginia 8-Hour Online Driver Improvement Course
Review your attendance reason and court acceptance if applicable. Then complete payment to continue to online course registration.