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Behind-the-Wheel driver education runs continuously throughout the school year and is offered after school.

To be eligible to take Behind the Wheel, the student must have their Learner's Permit and successfully complete the classroom portion of driver's education.

In addition, before a student can register, the student and parent must both attend a Driver Education Student/Parent 90-Minute Meeting held throughout Prince William County.

Please note that registration for behind-the-wheel driver education is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Links

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

VADETS
This link is for students who need to complete classroom driver's education.

Contact

David Anthes

[email protected]

Prerequisites (Before Registering)

  1. Must have a valid Virginia Learner's Permit.
  2. Successful completion of Classroom Driver Education OR current enrollment in Hylton High School HPE 2 Driver Education with a minimum of a C average.
  3. Students should complete a minimum of 10 hours of behind-the-wheel experience with a parent/guardian in all driving environments (residential, city, highway, and expressway) before registering for instruction.

About In-Car Education

In-car driver education includes road instruction. The class is scheduled as an after-school elective program providing the required seven days (50 minutes driving, 50 minutes observation each lesson) of quality instruction needed to receive a Virginia Driver's License. Upon completion of the two phases of the course and submission of the 45-hour driving log, the student will be issued a Temporary Driver's License. This Temporary Driver's License is valid only after the student reaches the age of 16 and 3 months and after they have held a Virginia learner's permit for 9 months. All students should complete the requirements for 9th grade physical education before enrolling in the 10th grade Driver Education Program. Sessions are scheduled year round with limited availability in the summer.

Online Registration Instructions for Behind-The-Wheel

In order to take behind the wheel you need:
  • Two forms signed by the parent. One saying you give your child permission, and one saying I can give them a license once they is eligible. (After you pay and register, I will give you the permission forms)
  • Learners permit with at least 10 hours of drive time with a parent
If you are eligible for behind the wheel you will need to go to this website Behind-the-Wheel Lessons | Prince William County Driver Ed (pwcsdrivered.com)
  • There you will be able to pay for the class 240 dollars.
    After you pay please email me the receipt so that I can process the transaction . This is important you will not be placed on the wait list until I have the receipt.
  • Also you will need to register
In order to be eligible for a license you need a
  • dec-8 card (we call it the pink card), you get this once you complete the in classroom part offered at Hylton.
  • 45 hour drive log, completed with you and your child
  • And a few other papers that are completed during behind the wheel
Once all are completed and you have held your learners permit for 9 months the student will come back to see me and I will issue them a temporary drivers license
Classes for behind the wheel run all through the 2025-26 school year. Once students have paid they will be placed on a wait list until I can find a instructor to drive them. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Behind the wheel will consist of 2 days on the range and 5 days on the road.

Scheduling Your Sessions

After submitting required forms and payment receipt, please log in to your account on the Driver's Education Registration website. If your account balance is $0, I will schedule your sessions.

You will be reminded of a scheduled session by email. I will also update your office 365 calendar so that you are able to see your time and dates.  Please be mindful that the dates and times efftect other divers, the schedule, and the instructors avalability.  If you are unable to make a schedule session, proper notice must be given to the coordinator by logging in to your account and leaving an email message or you must see the instructor in person to cancel. Missed sessions without notification will result in a $25 cancellation fee.

Preparing For Your First Day of Behind-The-Wheel

Students must bring their learner's permit daily in order to drive. Please bring your hard copy of the DEC-District 8 card (pink card) on the first day of instruction. Your meeting location will vary based on your instructor.  Please refer to the emails sent out and your office 365 calendar for your meeting location.  Please bring a pen for day one to fill out paperwork!