90-Minute Parent/Teen Class

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15 to 20-year olds. Studies show that immaturity, lack of knowledge and experience are the main factors leading to the high crash rate among teens. To address this serious issue, legislation was passed in 2010.

As required by Virginia Code §22.1-205, this additional 90-Minute Parent/Teen Component is part of the driver education curriculum. This class is to be attended by both the new teen driver, as well as a parent or legal guardian. 
The class teaches parents:

• about current state driving laws
• discusses techniques for coaching teens
• emphasizes parental responsibilities regarding juvenile driver behavior
• driving restrictions
• the dangers of driving while intoxicated and underage consumption of alcohol

In March 2018, SB 126 was passed, which expanded this component to the whole state: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+sum+SB126

Per the Code of Virginia and DMV, it is mandated that:

• Students under age 18 in Planning District 8 (counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park) must participate in this component, along with a parent or guardian, as part of the in-classroom (or online) portion of the driver education curriculum. The class must be completed.

• Students under age 18 outside of Planning District 8 may be required by their school division to participate in this component, along with their parent or guardian, as part of the in-classroom portion of the driver education curriculum

School divisions in District 8 have seen a significant reduction in the number of car crashes involving teen drivers since the program was implemented in 2010.

Whether your in private/public/home school or doing Drivers Education in the Classroom or Online, if you are under age 18 in Planning District 8, then you must complete the 90 Minute Parent/Teen Course. It is MANDATORY

• Per the VA DMV: You MUST complete the 90min Parent/Teen Course with the same school that you are doing Drivers Education with, since the 90min PT course is a required component of Drivers Education. If you are not doing Drivers Education with us, then you CANNOT do the 90min PT course with us (standalone).
• This class is to be attended by both the new teen driver and a Parent/Legal Guardian.
• 90min PT class dates will be provided in the schedule of the Drivers Education course option/block that you select.
• NO LATE ADMITTANCE!!
• NEED TO ARRIVE ON TIME! NO ONE IS ADMITTED AFTER THE PRESENTATION BEGINS!
  
  

• At the completion of this course, the parent/guardian and the student will sign an Affirmation of Attendance, to acknowledge completion of the required 90-minute class.
  
  
• This required class must be completed before a student receives a Driver Education Certificate of Completion.
  
  
• The Affirmation of Attendance along with the Drivers Education Certificate of Completion, are required in order to begin the in-vehicle portion of the driver education program
• Student must submit these to the behind the wheel Driving Instructor

When you sign up for any course that has Drivers Education (Ex: “Teen Licensing Full Package Program” or “Teen Drivers Education Course”), the price already includes the fee for the ‘90min Parent/Teen Class’. There is no need to pay extra for this course, as it has been paid for.
Per the VA DMV: You must complete the 90min Parent/Teen Course with the same school that you are doing Drivers Education with, since the 90min PT course is a required component of Drivers Education.

If you are not doing Drivers Education with us, then you CANNOT do the 90min PT course with us (standalone).

• Due to space limitations, seating is LIMITED!! 
• Therefore, ONLY one (1) Parent/Guardian can accompany each student!!
• NO 2nd parent, kids, family, etc…  Any questions, please call our office beforehand.

• When you arrive at the location, check in at the front desk, let the staff member know that you are there for the 90min PT class. Both attendees (Teen & Parent) sign in
  On the day of the class, ARRIVE EARLY TO SIGN IN!!
• Doors will close 1minute after start time! NO LATE ADMITTANCE!!
• NO ONE IS ADMITTED AFTER THE PRESENTATION BEGINS!
• We will need the following items from you:
  
• PRINTED OUT  Confirmation Page (Pre-Registration Form)
• You MUST pre-register online!
• PRINTED OUT  Paypal payment receipt
• You MUST pre-pay online!

***Absolutely NO walk in registration the day of class!***

• DMV Certified Instructors
• Some of our instructors are active and retired police officers, with numerous years of extensive training and experience in traffic law enforcement, emergency driving methods, collision investigation and traffic court proceedings.
• All of our instructors have many years of driving instruction experience, given professional training and are educated college graduates. They have also received specialized collegiate level training in Drivers Education.
• In addition, all are licensed as Driver Training Instructors by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), certified by American Automobile Association (AAA) and National Safety Council (NSC).
• All of our instructors get their fingerprints done every year and are subject to annual national Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks and DMV driving record audits.

Since opening its doors in 1994 AA Driving Academy has had one goal; to "teach you safe, responsible and accountable driving". To date, our driving school is responsible for training, licensing and improving the driving of 80,000 student drivers that have graduated from our academy.

Our school is fully licensed, certified, insured and bonded

School Divisions Requiring the 90-Minute Parent/Teen Component

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#cdts/90min.asp

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#cdl_schools.asp