Teens
Teen Full Package
Classroom + in-car · 50 periods
The complete path for teens: online classroom + behind-the-wheel.
$499
EnrollVienna, Fairfax County & Northern Virginia
Go the next mile.
NextMile is a DMV-licensed, owner-operated driving academy in Northern Virginia. Mark — the founder — teaches every lesson personally, so you get consistent, expert instruction until you're road-ready. We don't just get you licensed; we build confident, safe drivers for life.
DMV-licensed · Dual-control vehicles · 7 days a week by appointment
Virginia DMV-licensed
Official certificates accepted statewide
Owner teaches every lesson
No subcontractors, ever
7 days a week
By appointment, flexible scheduling
Free car for your road test
Use our dual-control vehicle for the DMV exam
Programs
Virginia DMV-approved courses for every stage of the driving journey — from first permit to license, and beyond.
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Adults
Adult Full Package
Classroom + in-car · 50 periods
Complete classroom + behind-the-wheel path for new adult drivers.
$524
EnrollAdults
Adult Waiver (Behind-the-Wheel)
In-car only · 14 periods
Waive the 60-day permit holding period with in-car instruction.
$400
EnrollAdults
Online 36-Period Driver Education (Adult)
Online classroom · 36 periods
Virginia's classroom requirement for adults, online and self-paced.
$150
EnrollAll-Ages Programs
All ages
Re-Examination Course
1-on-1 driving · 7 periods
Required in-car prep after three failed road-skills tests.
$450
EnrollAll ages
8-Hour Online Driver's Manual Course
Online · 8 hours
Required review after three failed DMV knowledge tests.
$125
EnrollAll ages
Online Driver Improvement Course
Online · 8 hours
DMV-approved 8-hour course for safe-driving points or insurance savings.
$75
EnrollAll ages
Car Systems 101
Classroom · 2 hours
Understand how your vehicle actually works — engine to brakes.
$75
EnrollAll ages
Car Maintenance 101
Hands-on · 2 hours
Hands-on basics: oil, tires, fluids, battery, roadside emergencies.
$99
Enroll1-on-1 Private Instruction
Individualized in-car instruction that grows with you — build ability, prepare for the road-skills test, or log supervised hours. Available to teens and adults. The more you commit, the more you save. Requires a valid learner's permit; under-18 students need parent/guardian permission.
| Package | Lessons | Per lesson | Total | Savings | Add-on rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Mile | 1 | $100 | $100 | — | $95 |
| Open Road | 3 | $90 | $270 | $30 | $88 |
| Milestone | 5 | $85 | $425 | $75 | $82 |
| Full Journey | 10 | $75 | $750 | $250 | $71 |
Add-on rate applies when buying extra lessons after the initial package
Requires valid Virginia learner's permit
The NextMile Difference
A lot of driving schools will get you through the requirements. We're here to actually prepare you for the road.
One instructor. Every lesson.
Mark — the owner — personally teaches every lesson. No subcontractors, no rotating staff. You work with the same person from your first period to your road-skills test, so instruction builds on itself instead of starting over each time.
Instruction that adapts to you.
Every student arrives with a different experience level, different anxieties, and different goals. We don't use a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Lessons are structured around where you are today and where you need to be.
Flexible scheduling, 7 days a week.
We work around your calendar — not the other way around. Lessons are available 7 days a week by appointment. School schedules, work schedules, weekend availability: we'll find times that work.
We provide the car for your road test.
When you're ready for the DMV road-skills exam, you can take it in our dual-control training vehicle at no extra charge — one less thing for your family to arrange.
Virginia DMV-licensed, certificate-issuing.
NextMile is a licensed third-party driver-training provider. We issue the official certificates (DEC-1, re-examination, and others) that the DMV accepts — no extra steps, no delays.
We go the extra mile — literally.
Beyond the state-required courses, we offer Car Systems 101 and Car Maintenance 101: practical courses on how your vehicle actually works and how to keep it running. Not required by anyone. Just the kind of thing a good instructor offers.
How It Works
From first contact to license in hand — here's what working with NextMile actually looks like.
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Reach out
Fill out the form below or call/text 703-594-7942. Tell us who's learning, what program interests you, and any questions you have. Mark reviews every inquiry personally.
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Choose your program
We'll confirm which program fits your situation — teen or adult, which certificates you need, whether you need the classroom course first. No pressure to buy anything on the call.
- 03
Schedule your first lesson
Pick times that work for you. We're available 7 days a week by appointment and work around school, work, and weekend schedules.
- 04
Learn — with the same instructor every time
Mark teaches every lesson. Each session builds on the last. We track your progress, focus on your specific weak spots, and adjust the plan as you improve.
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Pass and get your documentation
When you're ready for the road-skills test, you'll know it — we won't send you before you are. On completion, we issue the official DMV certificates you need to apply for your license.
About NextMile
NextMile Driving Academy was founded on a simple observation: most driving schools treat instruction as a commodity. Rotate instructors, fill seats, issue the certificate, move on.
That's not what we do.
Mark started NextMile because he wanted to build a driving school where the quality of instruction actually mattered — where students built real confidence behind the wheel, not just enough skill to squeak through a test. Where a parent could put their teenager in the car and know exactly who they were riding with and exactly what was being taught.
Mark teaches every lesson personally. Every student gets his full attention, consistent feedback, and an honest assessment of where they are and what they need to work on. No handoffs. No guessing.
NextMile is based in Vienna, Virginia, and serves students throughout Fairfax County and Northern Virginia.
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Instructor — Mark, every time
7×
Days a week by appointment
NOVA
Serving all of Northern Virginia
DMV
Licensed & certificate-issuing
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Call or text 703-594-7942 and Mark will answer personally.
Get in Touch
Fill out the form and Mark will follow up personally — usually within a few hours. Prefer to talk now? Call or text directly.
Send us a message
Or book a call directly
Pick a time that works for you and we'll confirm right away.
Contact details
Phone / Text
703-594-7942Service area
Vienna, Fairfax County & Northern Virginia
Hours
By appointment — 7 days a week
A note from Mark
“I personally review every inquiry and follow up myself. There's no intake team or call center — it's just me. If you have a question that isn't answered on this page, ask. I'm happy to talk through your situation and recommend the right program, even if it turns out we're not the right fit.”