I need 8-hour Driver Improvement
Choose an 8-hour class
Choose Portsmouth, Chesapeake or Virginia Beach. This class can also serve as RADEP Part 1.
$100 cash • 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Suffolk Virginia Driver Education
Suffolk VA Driver Improvement & RADEP Classes
Find Virginia Driver Improvement and RADEP course options for drivers in Suffolk, Virginia.
Driver Training Solutions LLC provides 8-Hour Virginia Driver Improvement, 12-Hour RADEP, and 4-Hour RADEP Part 2 options for Suffolk and Hampton Roads drivers.
Start with your paperwork. We explain the course choices, classroom costs, locations and completion steps so you can register with confidence. Current classroom dates below are in Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.
Suffolk VA
8-Hour Driver Improvement
12-Hour RADEP
Classroom & Online
20+ Years Experience
Quality Counts
Spanish-Accessible Online Options
Suffolk Facility
Hampton Inn • 1017 Centerbrooke Lane • Suffolk 23434. Attend only for a confirmed Suffolk session.
8-Hour Driver Improvement
Classroom: $100 cash • 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.
12-Hour Classroom RADEP
8-hour Part 1 + 4-hour Part 2 • $200 total cash.
Current Schedule
Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach dates below. Expired dates disappear automatically.
Class Selection Made Simple
Not sure which class you need? Start here.
Match the course to your court order, DMV notice or attorney’s instructions. A traffic charge alone does not tell you which course to choose.
I need the full 12-hour RADEP program
8-hour Part 1 + 4-hour Part 2
Select a date for each component. Submit a separate registration for each class.
$100 cash per component • $200 total
I already completed an accepted 8-hour class
Choose 4-hour RADEP Part 2
Confirm your prior completion counts toward your requirement. Bring your 8-hour completion certificate.
$100 cash • 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
October–December 2026 Classroom Schedule
Portsmouth, Chesapeake & Virginia Beach Class Dates
No Suffolk classroom dates are currently scheduled. Suffolk drivers can choose from the nearby classes below. Each listing identifies the actual city, course, time and full address. Eight-hour Driver Improvement classes run 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Four-hour RADEP Part 2 classes run 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. For the full 12-hour classroom RADEP program, complete both components.
Past dates disappear automatically using Virginia’s Eastern time. Today’s classes remain listed through the end of the day. New dates still need to be added when the schedule is extended.
Before traveling:
review your registration confirmation for the course, date, time and location.
A class appearing on this Suffolk page does not mean it is held in Suffolk.
Quality Counts • Driver Training Solutions LLC
Understand the requirement. Learn skills you can use.
Driver education should help you understand both your course requirement and your decisions behind the wheel. Driver Training Solutions LLC combines more than 20 years of Virginia driver-education experience with practical guidance on course selection, attendance and proof of completion.
Established instructional experience
Our classroom instruction draws on AAA Driver Improvement and National Safety Council Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving materials. Driver Training Solutions LLC is a National Safety Council Training Center.
Practical driving and behavior education
Driver Improvement addresses defensive driving, hazards and safer decisions. RADEP adds attention to attitudes, emotions and behaviors associated with reckless and aggressive driving.
Clear completion guidance
Successfully complete the required instruction and course requirements. Keep your completion certificate and follow your court or attorney’s directions for submitting it. Course completion does not guarantee a particular court outcome.
Questions before you register?
Have your paperwork available and call 757-235-4994.
Confirm any acceptance question with the court, attorney or referring authority.
Suffolk Driver Education Options
Virginia Driver Improvement & RADEP Course Options
The course you need depends on the requirement issued by your court, attorney, Virginia DMV, probation officer or other referring authority. Review your paperwork before registering.
8
8-Hour Virginia Driver Improvement
Driver Improvement education covering defensive driving, hazard recognition, responsible decision-making and Virginia traffic-safety principles. The 8-Hour course also serves as RADEP Part 1.
12
Complete 12-Hour RADEP
The complete Reckless and Aggressive Driver Education Program combines the 8-Hour Driver Improvement component with the additional 4-Hour RADEP Part 2 component.
4
4-Hour RADEP Part 2
Students who have already completed an acceptable Virginia 8-Hour Driver Improvement component may complete the supplemental 4-Hour RADEP portion when appropriate.
Understanding RADEP
How the 12-Hour Virginia RADEP Program Works
RADEP stands for the Reckless and Aggressive Driver Education Program. The complete classroom program consists of two separate educational components.
Part 1 — 8 Hours
Virginia Driver Improvement • $100 cash
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Part 2 — 4 Hours
Reckless & Aggressive Driver Education • $100 cash
=
12-Hour RADEP
Complete Classroom Program • $200 total cash
Classroom RADEP students:
Part 1 and Part 2 require separate registration submissions.
For Part 2, bring your acceptable 8-hour completion certificate.
Know What to Expect
Register, prepare, attend and keep your certificate.
1. Register for the correct session
Match your requirement to the course. Choose the date and actual classroom city. Enter your legal name and an email address you check regularly. Review your confirmation before traveling.
2. Bring what you need
- Photo identification.
- $100 cash for each classroom component.
- Your court, DMV or attorney instructions.
- A pen and your registration confirmation.
- For 4-hour Part 2: your accepted 8-hour completion certificate.
3. Complete the class and follow through
Arrive before the scheduled start and plan to attend the full session. After successful completion, review your certificate for accuracy, keep a copy and submit proof as your referring authority instructs.
Have a deadline?
Choose a class that leaves time for completion and submitting your documentation.
Call 757-235-4994 if you need help understanding the listed course options.
Suffolk Students
Check the Current Hampton Roads Classroom Schedule
Classroom dates and locations change as sessions are added. No Suffolk classroom dates are currently scheduled. Review the nearby dates above. Attend the Suffolk facility only when a Suffolk session is scheduled and confirmed.
Suffolk Facility
Hampton Inn Suffolk
Suffolk classroom sessions may be held at 1017 Centerbrooke Lane. Attend this facility only when a Suffolk session appears on the current classroom schedule.
Regional Classroom Options
Additional Hampton Roads Locations
When a Suffolk session is not currently listed, review available Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth classroom dates or an eligible online course option. Use the full address in your selected listing to plan your trip.
Suffolk Classroom Location
Hampton Inn Suffolk — Centerbrooke Lane
The Suffolk classroom facility is the Hampton Inn Suffolk on Centerbrooke Lane, providing a convenient Suffolk location for students when a Suffolk classroom session is scheduled. No Suffolk sessions are currently listed.
Classroom Address — When Scheduled
Hampton Inn Suffolk
1017 Centerbrooke Lane
1st Floor Conference Room
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
1017 Centerbrooke Lane
1st Floor Conference Room
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Serving Suffolk Drivers
This Suffolk location page serves drivers throughout central Suffolk, North Suffolk, Harbour View, Driver, Chuckatuck and surrounding Suffolk communities. Compare the nearby classroom cities against your starting point and schedule.
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23434
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Before Registering
Important Virginia Driver Improvement & RADEP Information
DMV Safe-Driving Points
Eligibility for Virginia safe-driving points depends on why the course is being completed and applicable Virginia DMV or court requirements. Review the rules that apply to your individual situation. Do not choose online RADEP to obtain +5 DMV points.
Court Requirements
If a court or attorney instructed you to complete a specific program, follow those instructions carefully and register for the course actually required for your case. Confirm acceptance before choosing online completion.
CDL License Holders
These regular Driver Improvement classes do not satisfy a requirement to complete Virginia's separate commercial driver improvement clinic for CDL license holders.
Which Class Do You Need?
Driver Improvement or RADEP?
Driver Improvement and RADEP are related programs, but they are not interchangeable. Use your court order, Virginia DMV notice, attorney instructions or other referral documentation to determine which course you are expected to complete.
Your Paperwork Says Driver Improvement
Register for an 8-Hour Virginia Driver Improvement course unless your court, Virginia DMV or referring authority provides different instructions.
Your Paperwork Says 12-Hour RADEP
Complete both the 8-Hour Driver Improvement / RADEP Part 1 and the additional 4-Hour RADEP Part 2 component.
You Already Completed the 8-Hour Course
If an acceptable 8-Hour Driver Improvement certificate can be applied to your requirement, you may only need the supplemental 4-Hour RADEP component.
Classroom or Online
Online course options for Suffolk drivers
When online completion is accepted for your requirement, you can complete the appropriate course without traveling to a classroom. Review the linked course page for its current total price, enrollment instructions and terms.
8-Hour Online Driver Improvement
For students needing Virginia Driver Improvement who may complete it online. Confirm court acceptance when attendance is court-related.
12-Hour Online RADEP
For students needing the full program when the referring authority accepts online RADEP. This online RADEP course does not provide +5 DMV points.
4-Hour Online Supplemental RADEP
For students with an accepted prior 8-hour completion who need the supplemental component and may complete it online. Online RADEP does not provide +5 DMV points.
ESPAÑOL • SPANISH-ACCESSIBLE ONLINE OPTIONS
Need help reading the online course in Spanish?
Spanish-accessible online options are available for 8-hour Driver Improvement, 12-hour RADEP and 4-hour Supplemental RADEP. Courses are written in English. After entering the course, Google Translate can display lessons, instructions, quizzes and the final examination in Spanish. These are not Spanish-authored courses.
Customer service and classroom instruction are in English. No Spanish instructor or Spanish customer service is provided. Confirm the correct Spanish-accessible enrollment option and its price before paying.
Suffolk Course Questions
Answers before you register
Are the classes listed here held in Suffolk?
No. The current dated listings are for Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.
Each listing gives the actual classroom address. No Suffolk classroom dates
are currently scheduled. Attend Hampton Inn Suffolk only for a specifically scheduled and confirmed Suffolk session.
How much do the classroom courses cost?
Eight-hour Driver Improvement is $100 cash. Four-hour RADEP Part 2 is
$100 cash. Completing both classroom components for the full 12-hour
RADEP program costs $200 total cash. Register separately for each component.
Can I complete only the four-hour RADEP component?
You may be able to take only Part 2 if your prior eight-hour completion is
accepted toward your requirement. Confirm that with your court, attorney
or referring authority. Bring your eight-hour completion certificate to the Part 2 class.
What should I bring to class?
Bring photo identification, $100 cash for the component you are attending,
your registration confirmation, a pen and the instructions issued by your
court, DMV or attorney. Part 2 students should also bring their accepted
eight-hour completion certificate.
Will an online course be accepted for my case?
Acceptance depends on your requirement. Confirm permission for the specific
course and online format with your court, attorney or other referring authority before enrolling.
Are Spanish-accessible courses taught in Spanish?
No. The online courses are written in English. Google Translate can display
course content in Spanish after entry. Classroom instruction and customer
service are in English; no Spanish instructor or Spanish customer service is provided.
Why do old class dates disappear?
This schedule automatically hides dates before today using Virginia’s
Eastern time. Today’s sessions stay visible through the end of the day.
Check your registration confirmation for the final course, time and location.
What should I do with my completion certificate?
Check your identifying information, keep a copy and follow your court or
attorney’s instructions for submitting proof of completion. Allow enough
time before your deadline to complete the course and submit the required documents.
Suffolk Drivers • Quality Counts
Choose your course with confidence.
Review your requirement, select the appropriate classroom or online option, and confirm where and when your class takes place. Driver Training Solutions LLC is available at 757-235-4994 for course questions.
Driver Training Solutions LLC
Virginia Driver Improvement & RADEP education serving Suffolk and Hampton Roads.