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VADETS Online Course driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in Virginia. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
Run by the Virginia Association of Driver Education and Traffic Safety, the state's driver-education teachers' association. Costs more than the national courses and needs a computer or tablet (not phone-only), but it's built specifically for Virginia's rules.
Good to know
- Run by VADETS, Virginia's teacher association for driver education and traffic safety.
- Homeschool students are eligible and have their own eligibility form.
- Plan on at least 7 weeks and no more than 120 days. A student/parent component is required.
- The price goes from $119 to $125 on January 1, 2027.
- The parent gets a Certificate of Completion form by mail. Contact: vadetsonline@gmail.com.
From VADETS Online Course's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Homeschool driver education (classroom) | $119Needs a computer or tablet; phone-only students can request a refund within 30 days. | Virginia DOE-approved correspondence course for homeschooled students (Virginia DMV list, checked 2026-09-28) |
Features
| Teaching style | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Phone app | No |
| Works on a phone | No |
| Permit test in the course | No |
| Practice tests | Not confirmed |
| Spanish version | Not confirmed |
| Read-aloud audio | Not confirmed |
| Parent tools | Not confirmed |
| Book in-car lessons | No |
| Pass or money-back guarantee | Not confirmed |
"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the provider's own site. It may still exist; ask them.
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Questions parents ask
Is VADETS Online Course approved in Virginia?
Yes, for homeschooled teens: it's on the Virginia DMV's list of correspondence courses approved by the Department of Education, checked October 23, 2026. Teens who aren't homeschooled need a Virginia driving school instead.
How much does VADETS Online Course cost?
Virginia homeschool driver education (classroom): $119. Prices were read on VADETS Online Course's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.
Can you take the permit test through VADETS Online Course?
No. Plan to take the written permit test with your state's licensing office.
Does VADETS Online Course have a phone app?
No phone app.