Driver's Education

Dr. Patricia Gaudreau
Supervisor of Science, Health,
and Physical Education

540-382-5100, ext. 1053
540-394-4443 (fax)
pgaudreau@mcps.org

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Melanie Harvey
Administrative Assistant
540-382-5100, ext. 1055
540-394-4443 (fax)
mharvey@mcps.org 

 

The MCPS Drivers' Education program is placed within the 10th grade health curriculum. A minimum of 36 classroom hours of instruction are provided to all students. The program is based on Virginia Standards of Learning which focus on safe driving attitudes, skill development and appropriate responses to hazards.

We encourage parents to become actively involved in behind-the-wheel instruction for teen drivers. Research shows that parental involvement can reduce the risk of automobile crashes significantly. There are several tools available:

45 Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

Driving Contract for Newly Licensed Drivers

Juvenile Licensing Process