Q : Are Arrive Alive Driving Academy & 5 Safe Points Driver Improvement approved by The
Virginia Department Of Motor Vehicles ( VA DMV)?
A : Yes ! Arrive Alive Driving Academy & 5 Safe Points Driver Improvement are both VA
DMV Approved & AAA certified driver improvement clinics recognized by all courts
throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/driver/dic/dicinfo.asp?location=Portsmouth
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/driver/dic/dicinfo.asp?location=Hampton
Q: Who can take this course?
A: Anyone is eligible to take this course! However, drivers who have a Commercial Driver
License (CDL) must attend a CDL driver improvement course.
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/drivers/backonroad.asp
Q: Does Arrive Alive Driving Academy or 5 Safe Points Driver Improvement offer these
specialized Commercial Driver Improvement classes?
A: Yes!
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/driver/dic/comdicinfo.asp?location=Portsmouth
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/driver/dic/comdicinfo.asp?location=Hampton
Q: Can I take this course to earn driver improvement points?
A: Yes, you can take this course to earn points on your Virginia driving record. Virginia
CDL holders must take a DMV approved Commercial driver improvement course.
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/drivers/points.asp
Q: What is the course like?
A: The course consist of 8 hours of classroom instruction. Each segment features videos,
Power Point Presentations & class discussions covering a different aspect of driving
skills.
http://www.5safepoints.com
Q: Can I benefit from attending this course?
A: Licensed Virginia drivers may earn up to five safety points on their Virginia driving
record. You will also meet the requirements of the VA DMV or Virginia Courts if you
were instructed to attend a Virginia Driver Improvement Clinic. Finally, check with your
insurance agent to see if you qualify for an insurance discount.
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/commercial/business/diclinic/index.asp
Q: How often can I take the course?
A: You may take the course as many times as you wish. However you can only receive
safety points every two years.
Q: Who should take this course?
A: Anyone wishing to become a better driver, satisfy a Virginia court-order, DMV-order or
those seeking an Insurance Discount anyone seeking to add points to their Virginia
DMV Driving record.
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/drivers/points_you.asp
Q: How many negative points did I get on my driving record for my ticket violation ?
A: In Virginia there are 6, 4 & 3 point violations. Each violation stays on your record for
specified amount of time.
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/drivers/points_assess.asp
Q: If I am under 18, do special rules apply to me?
A: Yes!
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/drivers/points_under18.asp
Q: What about the rules if I am over 18 ,are they any different?
A: Yes, different rules apply to you!
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/drivers/points_over18.asp
Q: What about online driver improvement, is that an option?
A: For some, but be careful, special rules apply!
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/commercial/business/pcbaseddicp/index.asp
Q: Do I have to wait for a certificate of completion?
A: Upon successful completion of the end of course 20 question multiple choice test and
attending a 8 full hours of class, you will be awarded a certificate of completion to take
with you.
Q: Why should I go to a Driver Improvement Clinic?
A: The Commonwealth of Virginia has a point system that rewards good drivers, warns
bad drivers and takes the worst drivers off the road. Each calendar year that a driver
has no traffic violations, suspensions, revocations or convictions, one safe driving
point is awarded, a maximum of five safe driving points can be accumulated and
banked. One safe driving point may eliminate one demerit point on your driving record.
Another way to offset negative points or to obtain safe driving points is to attend a
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Certified Driver Improvement Program
Clinic. Up to five demerit points can be removed if you satisfactorily complete a driver
improvement clinic . Another reason to attend a driver improvement clinic is to become
a more responsible defensive driver, lower your chances of being involved in a crash,
and lower the probability of getting a ticket.
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