In-Person Courses
Uncle Geri’s Driving Academy offers personalized, one‑on‑one driving lessons for teens and adults who already have a learner’s permit.
Uncle Geri’s Behind‑the‑Wheel program is a 700‑minute, state‑required in‑car training course for Virginia students under 18 who have already finished the 36‑hour Driver’s Ed classroom instruction. It satisfies the DMV mandate of 14 in‑car periods, split evenly between driving and observation.
Uncle Geri’s Driving Academy helps adults preparing for the Virginia DMV road test by offering extra practice to build confidence and a DMV‑approved vehicle for the exam. Adults over 18 must take their road test at the DMV and provide their own car, and Uncle Geri’s makes that process easier by supplying both instruction and a qualifying vehicle.
The Virginia Driver Improvement Course is an 8‑hour classroom program that helps drivers strengthen safe‑driving habits, improve decision‑making, and better understand Virginia traffic laws. Completing the course can add up to +5 safe‑driving points to your record, may qualify you for an insurance discount, and fully satisfies court‑ordered driver improvement requirements.
A unique 4‑hour behavioral session, based on the National Safety Council’s Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving program, that explores the causes of reckless and aggressive driving and teaches practical strategies to avoid situations that lead to dangerous driving behavior.
Combined Driver Improvement & Behavioral Education Overview
Drivers can benefit from two complementary programs designed to improve safety, decision‑making, and overall driving behavior. Together, these courses address both the technical skills and the behavioral factors that influence safety on the road.
Virginia Driver Improvement Course (8 Hours)
This classroom‑based program strengthens safe‑driving habits, improves decision‑making, and deepens understanding of Virginia traffic laws. Built on the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving 10th Edition, the course teaches defensive‑driving strategies, reviews key state laws, and examines the six deadly choices drivers commonly make. Through guided reflection and practical action steps, participants learn how to replace risky habits with safer, more responsible behaviors. Completing the course adds up to +5 safe‑driving points, may qualify drivers for an insurance discount, and satisfies court‑ordered requirements.
Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Behavioral Session (4 Hours)
This behavioral‑focused session explores the attitudes, emotions, and decision‑making patterns that contribute to reckless or aggressive driving. Based on the National Safety Council’s Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving program, it examines the psychological and emotional triggers behind unsafe behaviors—such as impatience, frustration, distraction, and peer influence. Through discussion, real‑world scenarios, and reflective exercises, participants learn how to recognize negative tendencies, manage emotional responses, and avoid high‑risk situations before they escalate. Drivers leave with a clearer understanding of their own behavior and practical tools to promote safer, more thoughtful driving.