What is the 12-hour Virginia RADEP Course?
RADEP (which stands for Reckless Aggressive Driver Education Program) is a 12-hour program that drivers may be ordered by a court to take if they are charged with a non-alcohol-related reckless or aggressive driving offense.
The first 8 hours of the course cover the same material as our Virginia Driver Improvement course. During this portion of the course, we cover traffic laws and techniques for safe driving. The last 4 hours of the course are dedicated to driver psychology and behaviors, including how to safely handle anger and stress when you're behind the wheel.
Course topics include the following:
- Defensive driving techniques
- How to safely avoid and manage distractions behind-the-wheel
- How to interact with other roadway users
- Right-of-way rules
- How to drive in adverse conditions
- Aggressive driving behaviors – what they are, what causes them, their risk factors and legal consequences
- Road rage – what it is, what causes it, risk factors and legal consequences
- Driver psychology – understanding why we make risky choices and how to form healthy driving habits
- Strategies for safely handling anger, stress, and other difficult emotions on the road, including anger management techniques and conflict resolution
- Understanding that driving is a conscious choice you make in the moment, not just a habit.
Please Note:You should check with your court prior to registering to ensure they accept online courses to satisfy the RADEP requirement. Most courts do accept online courses, but there are a few courts who may require you to take an in-person course.
How Does the 12-hour RADEP Course Work?
Our course is quick and easy. Get everything done in three simple steps!
Step One: Register for the course.
Create an account with a username, password and email address. You'll fill out your contact information and then read about the course procedures. You'll make payment and then you're ready to get started.
Step Two: Complete your coursework.
The course consists of short lessons full of interactive exercises, videos and text. You can complete the course at your own pace and come and go as you like. Every time you log back in, we take you to where you last left off.
At the end of each lesson is a 4-question, multiple-choice quiz. You must score 75% or higher to pass and proceed to the next lesson. You can retake the lesson quiz as many times as necessary to pass.
At the end of the course is a 10-question, multiple-choice final exam. You must answer at least 8 questions correctly to pass the final exam. Don't stress - most people pass on their first attempt, but if you need to retake the exam, you can! Retake the final exam until you pass at no extra charge.
Step Three: Get your Certificate of Completion.
Once you complete the coursework, including passing all lesson quizzes and the final exam, we will email you your Certificate of Completion. You must provide this to your court as proof that you have completed RADEP.
Why Safe2Drive?
At Safe2Drive, we put our customers above everything else. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and top-notch courses at low prices. We're constantly updating our courses to make sure they have the most up-to-date
information and use the best technology available.
Best of all, our courses are easy to complete and extremely convenient. Skip the hassle of the classroom and take your course online from the comfort of your own home (or on the go!).
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