Dismiss tickets, reduce points, and earn a 5-point safe driver credit.
100% online, 8 hours. Study on your schedule.
May qualify you for an auto insurance discount.
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What To Expect With Our Driver Improvement Course
Reduce Points, Fines, and More
Earn a 5-point safe driver credit, satisfy a court or Virginia DMV requirement, reduce fines from a violation, or qualify for an insurance discount. One course covers all five outcomes.
Fully Narrated. No Walls of Text.
Engaging video, animation, and interactive content keep you moving. Chapter quizzes and a 50-question final exam are included, with unlimited retake attempts.
Finish in 8 Hours, 100% Online
The course meets Virginia's mandatory 8-hour requirement across 8 focused chapters. Log in and out as many times as you need. Your progress saves automatically.
Confirm your goal and eligibility
Virginia's online driver improvement course covers five situations. Pick the one that fits:
Court or Virginia DMV requirement: You'll receive notice by mail (DMV) or at your court date (court). Confirm your submission deadline before enrolling.
Point reduction from a violation: Contact your court before your court date to request permission. You may only use the course for point reduction once every 2 years.
Fine and court fee reduction: Contact your court to request permission. This option is available even if you've already used the course for point reduction in the past 2 years.
Voluntary safe driving points: No court or DMV approval needed. Enroll anytime. You may take the course for safe driving points once every 2 years.
Insurance discount: Check with your insurance provider before enrolling to confirm eligibility. Not available if you're taking the course to satisfy a court requirement.
Enroll with I Drive Safely, through Aceable
You'll be redirected to our partner I Drive Safely's secure checkout to create your account and pay. The Virginia driver improvement course is Virginia DMV and court-approved and delivered entirely online through their platform.
Complete the Online Course in 8 Hours
Work through 8 chapters at your own pace. Chapter quizzes (10 questions each, 80% to pass) are included throughout. A 50-question final exam closes out the course, with unlimited retakes and one attempt per day. You have 180 days from enrollment to finish.
Your Certificate of Completion Is Submitted Automatically
Once you pass, I Drive Safely electronically submits your completion certificate to the Virginia DMV within 24 hours. No paperwork on your end. For court submissions, deliver your certificate to the court by your assigned deadline.
Who is I Drive Safely, and why am I redirected to their checkout?
I Drive Safely is Aceable's trusted course partner for the Virginia driver improvement online course. The course is delivered through their platform, so clicking "Enroll" will take you to IDriveSafely.com to complete your registration and payment securely. The course is approved by the Virginia DMV and accepted by Virginia courts.
What can the Virginia driver improvement course do for me?
Depending on your situation, completing this course can satisfy a court or Virginia DMV requirement, reduce points on your Virginia driving record, reduce fines and court fees from a violation, earn 5 voluntary safe driving points, or may qualify you for an auto insurance discount.
How often can I take the Virginia driver improvement course?
Once every 2 years for point reduction or voluntary safe driving points. If you're taking it to satisfy a court order or reduce fines, there's no time constraint.
Is there a deadline to finish?
You must complete the course within 180 days of enrolling. If you're taking it for a court requirement, your court-assigned deadline takes priority. Don't wait until the last week.
Is there a final exam?
Yes. The final exam is 50 multiple-choice questions. You'll need an 80% or higher to pass. You can retake it as many times as needed, but only once per day per Virginia state law.
Why does the course have timers?
Virginia law requires the course to span a full 8 hours. Timers on each page ensure that requirement is met and apply to all state-approved online providers equally. They can't be disabled.
Will this course lower my Virginia auto insurance rate?
It may. Check with your insurance provider before enrolling to confirm you qualify. Note: the insurance discount is only available if you're taking the course voluntarily, not if you're completing it to satisfy a court requirement.
How is my completion certificate submitted?
For Virginia DMV purposes, I Drive Safely submits your completion certificate electronically within 24 hours of passing. Nothing to mail. For court submissions, you'll receive your certificate and need to deliver it to the court by your assigned deadline.