Driving Lessons for Beginners in Northern Virginia

Never driven before, or nervous behind the wheel? Royal Driving School teaches complete beginners, teens and adults, one-on-one with patient, DMV-certified instructors. We pick you up for free and go at your pace, from your first time in the driver's seat to confident highway driving.

 

 

Beginner lesson prices

• One 90-minute lesson: $100

• 3 lessons: $200

• 5 lessons: $300

• 7 lessons: $400

• 10 lessons: $570

Adults who want their license with no DMV road test can choose the Adult Waiver Course for Beginners: 10 hours for $699.

 

 

What you learn, step by step

 

Lesson 1: Getting comfortable

Seat and mirror adjustment, the controls, and smooth starts and stops in a quiet area.

 

Next lessons: Turns and traffic

Turning, lane changes, blind-spot checks, stop signs, traffic lights and right-of-way on quiet streets.

 

Then: Busier roads and parking

Multi-lane roads, parking lots, parallel parking and backing.

 

When you are ready: Highways

Merging, changing lanes and exiting on Northern Virginia highways.

 

 

Lessons for nervous drivers

Our instructors never yell. Before each lesson they explain the plan, and you practice one skill at a time until it feels easy. Many of our 5-star Google reviews come from students who started with zero experience and anxiety, and finished with their license.

 

 

English and Spanish-speaking instructors

Learn in the language you are most comfortable with. Tenemos instructores que hablan español.

 

 

Free pick-up near you

We pick you up at home, school or work in Annandale, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, McLean and nearby towns.

 

 

Beginner questions

 

Do I need a learner's permit?

Yes. You need a valid Virginia learner's permit before your first lesson. Our free practice test helps you pass the knowledge exam.

 

How many lessons does a beginner need?

It depends on you. Many beginners start with a 5 or 10-lesson package, and adults can choose the 10-hour adult waiver course to get licensed with no DMV road test.

 

Can I use your car?

Yes. All lessons are in our car, and we pick you up.

 

 

Register in about 2 minutes

Register online or call 703-772-6883. No payment is due today, and our office at 4100 Daniels Ave, Annandale, VA 22003 is open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm.