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This guide outlines the process flow for obtaining a driver's license in Virginia. Eligibility includes residency, age requirements, driver education, and testing. Applicants must meet specific criteria and provide necessary documents. The Virginia DMV website offers detailed information on eligibility and application procedures. Additionally, driver improvement clinics and traffic schools in Virginia are discussed, highlighting benefits such as safe driving points, reduced fines, and lower insurance rates. Understanding the steps and requirements is essential for first-time drivers in Virginia.
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Current Process Flow A driver that meets the eligibility requirements And successfully completes drivers education Apply for a driver’s license through the Virginia DMV Ready to drive! Issuance of driver’s license from the Virginia DMV
First Time Driver’s License Requirements in Virginia • Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia • Must be at least 16 years and 3 months of age • Under 18 years of age, you must provide written consent from a parent or legal guardian (unless you are married or emancipated) • Under 19 years of age, you must complete a state-approved driver education program • 19 years of age and over, you must show proof that you: • Passed an approved driver education course, or, • You held a Virginia learner’s permit for at least 30 days before taking the DMV road skills test • Provide documents to prove: • Identity • Legal presence • Virginia residency • Social Security Number (if applicable) • Tests may include: • Vision screening • Two-part knowledge exam • Road skills test Virginia DMV: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/drivers/eligibility.asp http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/drivers/applying.asp
Virginia DMVDriver Improvement Clinics • Teaches defensive driving techniques • Eight-hour classroom sessions • Cost = less than $75 • Also available as a computer-based course on the Internet • Potentially awarded five safe driving points upon completion • Available once every 24 months Virginia DMV: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/drivers/backonroad.asp
Benefits of Virginia Traffic Schools • Completion of a traffic course may lead to: • Lower fines • Reduction in DMV Points • Lower insurance rates • Enhancement in driving knowledge and skill level • Increase in driving safety awareness Driving Schools in VA: http://www.dmv.org/va-virginia/tickets-driving-schools.php
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