More than two decades of Virginia Driver Improvement and traffic-safety education.
Virginia Driver Improvement & RADEP Specialists
About Driver Training Solutions LLC
Driver Training Solutions LLC provides focused Virginia Driver Improvement and Reckless & Aggressive Driver Education Program (RADEP) education backed by 23 years of driver-safety teaching experience, extensive AAA Driver Improvement experience and National Safety Council Training Center resources.
Our role begins before the first lesson: help drivers understand which course they have actually been instructed to complete, then provide practical education through the appropriate online or classroom pathway.
Driver Training Solutions LLC is a private driver-education provider
and is not a Virginia government agency.
23 Years
Virginia Driver Improvement and traffic-safety education
AAA Experience
Long-standing American Automobile Association Driver Improvement
instructional background
Virginia Focus
Driver Improvement, 12-Hour RADEP and 4-Hour Supplemental RADEP
A Specialized Virginia Provider
Who Is Driver Training Solutions LLC?
Driver Training Solutions LLC concentrates on a specific area of traffic-safety education: helping Virginia drivers understand course requirements, risky driving behavior and safer decision-making.
We do not treat all traffic-safety programs as interchangeable. A standard 8-hour Driver Improvement Clinic, a complete 12-hour RADEP program and a 4-hour Supplemental RADEP course serve different purposes.
That distinction matters because many students reach us with court paperwork, DMV notices or attorney instructions but are uncertain about the number of hours, permitted course format or whether a prior certificate may count.
Driver Improvement
Virginia 8-hour defensive-driving and traffic-safety education.
Complete RADEP
12-hour reckless and aggressive driver education pathways.
Supplemental RADEP
Four additional hours for qualifying students who already
completed acceptable Driver Improvement.
Course Selection
Clear explanations to help students avoid registering for the
wrong course.
Course Clarity Before Registration
Requirements First. Preference Second.
Our course-selection philosophy is simple: determine what is required first, then choose among the formats that are actually permitted.
Four Questions Should Be Answered Before Registration
1
What Does the Paperwork Say?
Start with the exact wording from the court, DMV, attorney or
other referring authority.
2
How Many Hours?
Confirm whether the requirement is 8 hours, 4 hours or the
complete 12-hour RADEP program.
3
Online or Classroom?
Determine whether online completion is permitted or classroom
attendance is required.
4
Prior Certificate?
Confirm whether a previously completed 8-hour Driver Improvement
certificate may be used.
Program Leadership
Meet Program Administrator Damon Hogan
Damon Hogan serves as Program Administrator of Driver Training Solutions LLC and brings 23 years of Virginia Driver Improvement and traffic-safety education experience.
His professional background includes extensive AAA Driver Improvement Program experience, hands-on driving instruction and professional experience in air traffic control.
Those disciplines share a common foundation: maintaining situational awareness, recognizing hazards early, controlling risk, making sound decisions under changing conditions, managing human factors and accepting personal responsibility.
That is the framework brought into Driver Improvement and RADEP instruction. The goal is not simply for a student to occupy a seat or keep a browser open for the required number of hours. The goal is to make the material understandable, relevant and useful after the course is complete.
AAA Driver Improvement
Long-standing experience with nationally recognized Driver
Improvement curriculum.
Driving Instruction
Direct experience teaching drivers to recognize risk and make
safer decisions.
Air Traffic Control
Professional background involving situational awareness,
judgment and risk management.
Program Administration
Experience helping students navigate Virginia Driver Improvement
and RADEP course requirements.
Experience That Supports the Instruction
Authority Built Through Sustained Driver-Safety Work
Driver Training Solutions does not rely on vague claims of expertise. The program's authority comes from long-term work in the same driver-safety disciplines students come to us for today.
Extensive instructional experience with the American Automobile Association Driver Improvement Program.
Training Center resources and behavioral driver-safety education supporting program leadership.
Driver Improvement, complete RADEP, Supplemental RADEP and course-selection guidance centered on Virginia students.
National Safety Council Training Connection
Behavioral Driver-Safety Education
Driver Training Solutions' program leadership includes National Safety Council driver-safety training experience, including behavioral education focused on attitudes, decisions, risk recognition and safer driving choices.
That behavioral emphasis is especially relevant to RADEP. Unsafe driving is not always caused by a lack of knowledge. Speed, impatience, frustration, aggression, distraction and poor judgment can all influence what a driver actually does behind the wheel.
Effective instruction therefore needs to address both driving knowledge and driver behavior.
Hazard Recognition
Identify developing risks earlier.
Decision-Making
Choose safer responses before risk escalates.
Emotional Control
Understand how frustration and aggression affect driving.
Risk Management
Reduce exposure to preventable traffic conflicts.
Personal Responsibility
Connect driving choices with consequences.
Safer Habits
Turn course concepts into practical driving behavior.
National Safety Council Recognition
Driver Safety Training Awards — 2023 & 2024
National Safety Council Driver Safety Training Awards recognized performance in DDC Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Classroom programming in consecutive years.
2023
Driver Safety Training Award
NSC Driver Safety Programs
DDC Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Classroom
DDC Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Classroom
2024
Driver Safety Training Award
NSC Driver Safety Programs
DDC Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Classroom
DDC Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Classroom
Award Attribution:
The 2023 and 2024 National Safety Council awards referenced above
were presented to AcciDon't Driver Training Solutions LLC.
They are included on this page because Damon Hogan serves as Program
Administrator for Driver Training Solutions LLC as well.
This attribution intentionally distinguishes the award recipient
from Driver Training Solutions LLC.
Focused Rather Than Generalized
What Driver Training Solutions Specializes In
Driver Improvement and RADEP are not side offerings. They are the principal areas around which our Virginia driver-safety education is organized.
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Virginia Driver Improvement
Eight-hour Driver Improvement education focused on defensive driving, traffic law, hazard recognition, risk reduction and safer decision-making.
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Complete 12-Hour RADEP
Full Reckless & Aggressive Driver Education for students instructed to complete the complete program, with online and classroom pathways where appropriate.
4
Supplemental RADEP
Supplemental reckless-and-aggressive-driving education for qualifying students who already completed an acceptable 8-hour Driver Improvement course.
Raise the Standard of Comparison
What Should You Look for in a Driver-Safety Provider?
Before choosing a school, look beyond a registration button. A legitimate provider should be able to explain the experience, curriculum, credentials and course distinctions supporting its work.
1
Who Is Responsible for the Program?
Look for an identified program administrator or instructor rather than anonymous course marketing.
2
How Much Relevant Experience?
Ask whether the provider has sustained Driver Improvement and traffic-safety experience rather than merely operating a website.
3
What Curriculum Background?
Recognized driver-safety curriculum and professional training provide context for the educational approach.
4
Does the Provider Understand the Differences?
Driver Improvement, 4-hour RADEP and complete 12-hour RADEP are related but different requirements.
5
Is Behavior Addressed?
Effective safety instruction should address judgment, attitudes, risk recognition and decision-making—not simply memorization.
6
Are the Limits Explained?
A responsible school should distinguish education from legal advice and avoid promising a particular court outcome.
Hampton Roads Classroom Instruction
Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & Portsmouth
Classroom dates and locations vary by schedule. Review the current classroom calendar before traveling.
1st Floor, Suite 100C
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1st Floor Conference Room
Chesapeake, VA 23320
2nd Floor, Suite D
Portsmouth, VA 23703
How We Approach the Work
Clear Requirements. Focused Education. Practical Safety.
We distinguish standard Driver Improvement, complete RADEP and Supplemental RADEP before registration.
Safety concepts are connected to real driving decisions, behavior and risk rather than treated as isolated facts.
Course information is written around Virginia Driver Improvement, RADEP and the questions Virginia students actually encounter.
We provide driver education, not legal advice or predictions about what a court will do in an individual case.
Multiple Completion Pathways
Online and Classroom Options
Student preference matters after the applicable requirement and permitted format are known.
Online Courses
Online options provide flexible access for qualifying students who are permitted to satisfy their requirement using an online course.
When a court or other authority is involved, students should verify online acceptance before purchasing.
Classroom Courses
Scheduled classroom Driver Improvement and RADEP instruction is offered in Hampton Roads at Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth locations.
The traditional classroom RADEP pathway uses the 8-hour Driver Improvement component plus the 4-hour RADEP component.
About the Provider
Frequently Asked Questions About Driver Training Solutions LLC
What does Driver Training Solutions LLC specialize in?
Driver Training Solutions LLC focuses on Virginia Driver Improvement and the Reckless & Aggressive Driver Education Program (RADEP), including 8-hour Driver Improvement, complete 12-hour RADEP and 4-hour Supplemental RADEP through online and classroom pathways where appropriate.
Who is the Program Administrator?
Damon Hogan serves as Program Administrator of Driver Training Solutions LLC and has 23 years of Virginia Driver Improvement and traffic-safety education experience.
What professional background supports the program?
The program's background includes extensive AAA Driver Improvement Program experience, National Safety Council Training Center resources, driving instruction, behavioral driver-safety education and professional air-traffic-control experience.
What are the 2023 and 2024 National Safety Council awards referenced on this page?
The National Safety Council Driver Safety Training Awards referenced above recognized DDC Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Classroom performance in 2023 and 2024. The awards were presented to AcciDon't Driver Training Solutions LLC. Damon Hogan serves as Program Administrator for Driver Training Solutions LLC as well, which is why the recognition is documented here with the recipient clearly identified.
Where are classroom courses offered?
Scheduled classroom courses are offered in Hampton Roads at locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth. Dates and locations vary, so review the current schedule before traveling.
Does Driver Training Solutions offer online RADEP?
Yes. Online RADEP options are available for qualifying students when online completion is accepted for the student's individual requirement. Students should verify acceptance before registering when a court or other referring authority controls the requirement.
Does Driver Training Solutions offer online Driver Improvement?
Yes. An 8-hour Virginia Driver Improvement online option is available in addition to scheduled classroom instruction.
Does Driver Training Solutions accept an 8-hour certificate from another school?
Driver Training Solutions accepts qualifying Virginia 8-hour Driver Improvement certificates from other schools for students completing the 4-hour Supplemental RADEP component. The student's court or other referring authority must still accept the previous completion for the individual requirement.
Does Driver Training Solutions provide Spanish-language online course options?
VARADEP provides Spanish-language information and enrollment pathways for selected online courses. Inside compatible course platforms, students can use the available translation feature to display course content in Spanish. Customer service is provided in English.
Does Driver Training Solutions provide legal advice?
No. Driver Training Solutions LLC provides driver education. Questions about legal strategy, likely court outcomes or what a judge may accept in a specific case should be directed to the court or an attorney.
Is Driver Training Solutions LLC a Virginia government agency?
No. Driver Training Solutions LLC is a private driver-education provider. References to Virginia DMV, courts, VASAP or other government agencies are provided to explain relevant requirements and do not imply government ownership or affiliation.
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Content Reviewed by Damon Hogan
Program Administrator • Driver Training Solutions LLC
23 years of Virginia Driver Improvement and traffic-safety education experience, including AAA Driver Improvement Program experience and National Safety Council Training Center resources.
Page reviewed September 27, 2026.
23 years of Virginia Driver Improvement and traffic-safety education experience, including AAA Driver Improvement Program experience and National Safety Council Training Center resources.
Page reviewed September 27, 2026.
Driver Training Solutions LLC
Start With the Course You Actually Need
Review your court, DMV, attorney or other referring instructions first. Then select the Driver Improvement or RADEP pathway matching the number of hours and format you have actually been instructed to complete.