Frequently Asked Questions
- What Do I Need To Have In Order To Do Behind The Wheel/Adult Waiver? A Virginia Learners Permit and a Virginia 30/36 Hour Drivers Education Certificate of Completion form. This is also called the "Green/Orange Card" if you completed Drivers Education in a Public High School.
- Can I Do Behind the Wheel/Adult Waiver without a Learners Permit? No. In the state of Virginia, no matter how old you are, you need a Learners Permit to operate a vehicle.
- Can I do Behind the Wheel/Adult Waiver with an out of state Learner's Permit? No. You must get a Virginia Learners Permit first.
- Can I do Behind the Wheel/Adult Waiver without completing Drivers Education? No. You need to complete a Virginia Drivers Education course and receive your completion certificate (Green Card) in order to do Behind the Wheel.
- Can I do Behind The Wheel/Adult Waiver with an out of state Drivers Education Completion form? No, this has to be completed in Virginia.
- What are the licensing rules 16 & 17 year old students? For students under the age of 18 aiming to enroll in Behind the Wheel instruction, it's essential to have a learners permit and successfully complete Drivers Education, along with possessing a Drivers Education Completion Certificate (Green/Orange Card). Following completion, students receive a temporary license. To meet Virginia state requirements, individuals under 18 must hold their Learners Permit for 9 months before becoming eligible for full licensure. In the event a student undergoes Behind the Wheel instruction before the 9-month period, they have two options: A) If they turn 18 before the 9 months elapse, they can acquire an adult waiver form, or B) A temporary license will be issued on the student's 9-month eligibility date.
- What are the licensing rules for students 18 years and older? Individuals aged 18 and older who wish to enroll in the Adult Waiver program must have a learners permit, completed Drivers Education, and hold a Drivers Education Completion Certificate (Green/orange Card). Following completion, the student will be issued an Adult Waiver Form, enabling them to visit the DMV for processing as a licensed driver.