Once you learn to drive, Virginia opens up in every direction. Cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway, catch a Virginia Beach sunrise, or spend a day exploring Colonial Williamsburg’s living history. Head to Richmond for a Flying Squirrels game or cheer on your favorite team in D.C. From mountain views to city lights, every trip is a new adventure. Learn to drive and see where the road takes you.

TOPICS COVERED

Lesson 1: Licensing, Laws, and Civic Responsibility

Lesson 2: Pre-Drive Readiness and Basic Vehicle Operation

Lesson 3: Parking, Turning, Lane Position, and Backing

Lesson 4: Vehicle Dynamics and Collision Avoidance

Lesson 5: Vision, Time, and Space Management

Lesson 6: Low Speed Roads

Lesson 7: Interchanges, Merging, and Highway Safety

Lesson 8: Driver Communication and Signaling

Lesson 9: Understanding and Preventing Impaired Driving

Lesson 10: Consequences of Impaired Driving

Lesson 11: Emotions and Driving Behavior

Lesson 12: Fatigue and Other Conditions Effecting Driving Behavior

Lesson 13: Divided Attention and Distracted Driving

Lesson 14: Environmental Considerations

Lesson 15: Vehicle Occupant Protection Features

Lesson 16: Automotive Technology Innovations

Lesson 17: Emergency Response and Evasive Maneuvers

Lesson 18: Sharing the Road

Lesson 19: Vehicle Braking Systems

Lesson 20: Preventative Vehicle Maintenance

Lesson 21: Vehicle Ownership Responsiblites

Lesson 22: Planning for a Road-Trip

Lesson 23: Environmental Impacts of Driving

Lesson 24: Interacting with Law Enforcement

+ 90-Minute Parent / Teen Program