$200
The classroom route uses the traditional two-part structure:
- 8-hour Driver Improvement — $100
- 4-hour Supplemental RADEP — $100
- Live classroom instruction
- Scheduled class dates
- Hampton Roads locations
- Classroom payment is cash only
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IN-PERSON
12-Hour Classroom RADEP
REMOTE
12-Hour Online RADEP
Online vs Classroom RADEP Driver Training Solutions LLC
Compare Virginia RADEP Course Formats
Online vs Classroom RADEP in Virginia
Virginia RADEP students may have access to classroom and online course options, but the best format depends on the requirement you were given and what the court, attorney or referring authority will accept.
The classroom route traditionally uses an 8-hour Driver Improvement course plus a 4-hour Supplemental RADEP course. The full online option allows qualifying students to complete the 12-hour RADEP requirement remotely when online completion is accepted.
The most important difference is not convenience — it is acceptance.
Before paying for an online course,
confirm that the online format satisfies
the instructions for your individual case.
Classroom
Traditional 8-hour + 4-hour path
Online
Full 12-hour remote option
$200
Classroom total
$149.99
12-hour online price
Side-by-Side Comparison
Classroom RADEP vs Online RADEP
Both paths address the complete RADEP requirement, but the delivery method, structure, price and practical considerations are different.
$149.99
The complete online option allows the student to complete the RADEP course remotely when online completion is accepted.
- Complete 12-hour online option
- No classroom travel
- Available statewide
- Flexible remote access
- Online acceptance must be verified
- Not used for DMV safe-driving points
Detailed Comparison
Key Differences at a Glance
| Feature | Classroom RADEP | Online RADEP |
|---|---|---|
| Total Course | 12 hours | 12 hours |
| Structure | 8-hour Driver Improvement + 4-hour RADEP | Complete online RADEP course |
| Price | $200 total | $149.99 |
| Travel | Classroom attendance required | No classroom travel |
| Scheduling | Attend scheduled class sessions | Remote course access |
| Court Acceptance | Confirm individual requirement | Specifically verify online acceptance |
| DMV Safe-Driving Points | May depend on the 8-hour Driver Improvement attendance reason | Single 12-hour online RADEP course is not for DMV points |
| Best Fit | Students who need or prefer live classroom instruction | Students whose requirement accepts online completion |
Decision Guide
How to Decide Which RADEP Format to Use
1
Read Your Instructions
Check the wording provided by
the court, attorney or other referring authority.2
Ask About Online Acceptance
If you prefer online completion,
specifically ask whether a 12-hour
online RADEP course is acceptable.3
Check Prior Driver Improvement
If you already completed an acceptable
8-hour course, you may need only
the four-hour RADEP supplement.4
Consider DMV Points
If DMV safe-driving points matter,
review the reason for your
Driver Improvement attendance.5
Compare Travel and Schedule
Classroom students must attend
scheduled sessions, while online students
avoid classroom travel.6
Enroll After Verification
Once you know which format satisfies
the requirement, choose the appropriate course. Court Acceptance
Will a Virginia Court Accept Online RADEP?
Do not assume that an online course will automatically be accepted in every court matter.
Driver Training Solutions can explain the online RADEP course, but the court, attorney or referring authority determines whether the online format satisfies an individual requirement.
Verify before registering.
Ask specifically whether you may complete
your required 12-hour RADEP program online.
Virginia DMV
How Course Format Relates to DMV Safe-Driving Points
RADEP completion and Driver Improvement point eligibility are separate issues.
12-Hour Online RADEP
The single 12-hour online RADEP course
in this course pathway is not used
for Virginia DMV safe-driving points.
Classroom 8+4 Path
Any potential safe-driving-point treatment
relates to the qualifying 8-hour
Driver Improvement component and
the reason the student attended.
Voluntary Driver Improvement
A qualifying voluntary Driver Improvement course
may result in safe-driving points when
applicable DMV requirements are satisfied.
Court-Required Driver Improvement
Appropriate court documentation is required
when safe-driving points are to be awarded
for court-required attendance.
Already Completed Driver Improvement?
You May Not Need Another Full 12-Hour Course
If you already completed an acceptable 8-hour Virginia Driver Improvement course, you may be able to complete only the 4-hour Supplemental RADEP component.
Driver Training Solutions can accept an 8-hour Driver Improvement certificate from another school for the four-hour completion path when the previous completion and proposed arrangement satisfy the requirement.
Classroom Option
Hampton Roads RADEP Classroom Locations
Scheduled classroom instruction is available in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth.
Virginia Beach
AScIS Business & Technology Center
209 Business Park Drive
1st Floor, Suite 100C
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
1st Floor, Suite 100C
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Chesapeake
Hampton Inn & Suites
1421 North Battlefield Boulevard
1st Floor Conference Room
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
1st Floor Conference Room
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Portsmouth
Taylor Shoppes at Tyre Neck Center
3026 Tyre Neck Road
2nd Floor, Suite D
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
2nd Floor, Suite D
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
Experienced Virginia Provider
Driver Training Solutions LLC
More than 20 years of Driver Improvement and traffic-safety education experience.
Program Administrator Damon Hogan has more than two decades of Driver Improvement instructional experience, including American Automobile Association Driver Improvement Program experience and National Safety Council training experience.
Driver Training Solutions specializes in Virginia Driver Improvement and RADEP education, with classroom and online options designed around different student requirements.
National Safety Council Training Center Experience
Traffic-safety education experience supporting
Driver Improvement and RADEP instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Online vs Classroom RADEP FAQ
Is online RADEP the same number of hours as classroom RADEP?
The complete online and complete classroom pathways both address a 12-hour RADEP requirement, although their structure and delivery method differ.
Is online RADEP cheaper than classroom RADEP?
The current 12-hour online course is $149.99. The classroom pathway is $200 total, consisting of $100 for the 8-hour Driver Improvement course and $100 for the 4-hour RADEP component.
Will every Virginia court accept online RADEP?
Do not assume that online completion is accepted for every court matter. Confirm the format with the court, your attorney or referring authority before enrolling.
Does online RADEP give DMV safe-driving points?
The single 12-hour online RADEP course in this course pathway is not used for Virginia DMV safe-driving points.
Can classroom Driver Improvement affect DMV points?
A qualifying 8-hour Driver Improvement course may affect safe-driving points depending on the reason for attendance and applicable Virginia DMV rules.
What if I already completed an 8-hour Driver Improvement course?
You may not need another complete 12-hour course. If your previous completion is accepted, you may need only the 4-hour Supplemental RADEP course.
Choose Your RADEP Format
Classroom or Online?
Once you have confirmed which format is accepted, review the dedicated course page before registering.