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Virginia 8-Hour Driver Improvement Clinic 100% Online & Virginia DMV Approved

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Need to complete a driver improvement requirement for the court, Virginia DMV, or your insurance company? Or are you taking a course voluntarily to earn safe-driving points?
 

Our Virginia DMV-approved 8-hour online Driver Improvement Course makes it convenient to complete your requirement from wherever you are, at your own pace..

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Why Take This Course?

  • Meet Virginia DMV and court requirements — Complete the required 8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic when directed by the Virginia DMV or a court, including situations where completing the course is required before a suspended driving privilege can be restored.
     

  • Earn 5 safe-driving points when eligible — You may earn five safe-driving points by successfully completing a driver improvement clinic. Eligibility depends on your reason for attending and applicable Virginia DMV requirements.
     

  • 100% online and self-paced — Complete your training online at your own pace, wherever you are, using your computer, tablet, or other compatible device.
     

  • DMV completion reporting — Your completion information is electronically reported to the Virginia DMV as required for approved driver improvement clinics. You will also receive a digital certificate of completion that you can print for your records.
     

  • Available in 27 languages — Complete the course in the language that works best for you, with English audio support available.

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Who Needs This Course?

Our Virginia DMV-approved 8-hour Driver Improvement Course may be appropriate for drivers who need to complete a driver improvement requirement or who choose to take the course voluntarily.
 

  • Drivers under age 20 with certain traffic violations — Virginia DMV requires drivers to complete a Driver Improvement Clinic for certain qualifying traffic violations committed before age 20, including certain violations committed while under 18 and at ages 18 or 19.
     

  • Drivers required by the Virginia DMV — The DMV may require you to complete an 8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic because of your driving record or certain traffic violations. For drivers age 18 and older, DMV requires a clinic when they accumulate 12 demerit points within 12 months or 18 points within 24 months. If 18 points are accumulated within 12 months or 24 points within 24 months, DMV will suspend the driving privilege for 90 days and require completion of a Driver Improvement Clinic before the privilege can be restored.
     

  • Drivers required by a court — A court may order you to complete a Driver Improvement Clinic. If the court has also determined that you should receive safe-driving points, the required court documentation must be provided to the clinic.
     

*Court-Ordered Students: If your course is court-ordered, confirm that your court accepts online driver improvement clinics before enrolling.

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  • Drivers with a suspended driving privilege — In certain situations, completing a Driver Improvement Clinic is one of the requirements that must be satisfied before your driving privilege can be restored.
     

  • Drivers taking the course for insurance purposes — Some drivers complete a Driver Improvement Clinic to pursue an insurance premium discount. Check with your insurance company to determine whether you qualify.
     

  • Drivers taking the course voluntarily — Drivers may voluntarily complete an approved Driver Improvement Clinic and may be eligible to receive five safe-driving points under Virginia DMV rules.

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⚠️ Important for DMV-Ordered Students ⚠️


If you received an official suspension notice from the Virginia DMV requiring you to complete a Driver Improvement Clinic, our Virginia DMV-approved 8-hour online Driver Improvement Course can help you satisfy this requirement.


Complete your course conveniently from home, on your own schedule. Your course completion is electronically reported to the Virginia DMV, and you will receive a digital certificate of completion that you can print for your records.

No classroom attendance is required.

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How It Works

  • 1. Pay & Get Your Course Link
    Complete your payment and receive your course registration link. The same URL is also included on your Clover receipt for easy reference.
     

  • 2. Register & Select Your Reason
    Create your account and select your course reason: Court Required, DMV Required, Insurance, or Voluntary.
     

  • 3. Learn at Your Own Pace
    Complete the course online at your own pace, wherever you are.
     

  • 4. Complete All 11 Sessions
    Work through all 11 sessions of the 8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic.
     

  • 5. Pass the Final Test
    Complete the final test after finishing all 11 sessions. If you don't pass, you may retake the test according to Virginia DMV testing requirements.
     

  • 6. We Report Your Completion to DMV
    We verify your completion and submit it electronically to the Virginia DMV.

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  • 7. Receive Your Certificate
    Once your completion is verified, you'll receive your official certificate of completion.

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Finish your Virginia 8-hour Driver Improvement Course online before your due date to avoid penalties or suspension.

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