Registration for Summer Sessions is now open!
Battlefield High School Behind the Wheel Driving Instruction
Do you have what it takes to drive safely on America's most congested roadways?
Statistics prove that the PWCS Behind the Wheel Program consistently produces the safest teen drivers on Northern Virginia roads year after year!
Accidents do not happen, they are caused. Do your part to stay safe by enrolling in a program where you learn to drive safely from highly qualified EDUCATORS!
About Behind the Wheel
What is Behind the Wheel?
- 14 hours of in-car instruction during a 7 day session
- 7 hours driving with certified instructor
- 7 hours observing another student driver with certified instructor
- Road skills evaluation on day 7 of the session
If you are looking to obtain your driver's license, SIGN UP TODAY! The cost of this WORLD CLASS program taught by PWCS teachers certified in Driver's Education is only $240.
Sessions are available after school or during your scheduled PE class!
Registration, Payment, Requirements and Contact
Registration
- Register online at PWCS Behind-the-Wheel Lessons (payments CANNOT be made on this site)
Payment
- Make Payment online through PWCS Student QuickPay or,
- Submit a check/money order payable to PWCS for $240 to Mrs. Link.
- Email Receipt of Payment to Krista Link [[email protected]] in order to schedule classes.
After Payment
- Once payment is received and processed, you will receive an email to schedule your after-school dates.
- If School Behind-the-Wheel schedule is not available on the Driver's Ed. website, Mrs. Link will confirm your In-School session dates.
Requirements
- Must have a valid learner's permit.
- Must be currently enrolled in HPE II or completed Classroom DE and hold a DEC-District 8 Card.
- Drive a minimum of 10 hours with parent supervision.
A student is required to attend the scheduled days for instruction. If you cannot commit to the scheduled meeting dates and times, please schedule a different session. Missing days of instruction may cause the student to not meet the required time of instruction, delays in the licensing process, and forfeiture of the $240 fee. Rescheduling of missed days will be on availability only.
Contact
- If you have questions, please contact Krista Link, Driver Education Coordinator, at [email protected].
Available Range and Road Instruction Dates and Times
When selecting a schedule, please be sure to select a specific group that contains 2 RANGE appointments followed by the 5 consecutive days of ROAD driving appointments for a total of 7 days.
Once you have selected your RANGE days, you may choose a different time for ROAD DAYS WITHIN THAT GROUP (if available), but all RANGE and ROAD days should be within the group.
Notes:
- Please complete 10 hours of guided practice driving with a valid permit before attending the first range class.
- Please meet your instructor at the DE Tower located on the Driver's Ed lot at your scheduled time.
- Classroom completion documentation, DEC-District 8 card, or enrollment in HPE II must be presented at first driving session.