Become an Escort Vehicle Driver Trainer

The Train-the-Trainer course is available online for those interested in becoming an escort vehicle driver trainer. Completion of the Train-the-Trainer Course qualifies the prospective escort vehicle driver trainer to apply to DMV for a license to provide the Escort Vehicle Driver Trainer (EVDT) course to the public. Individuals from other states may take the Virginia EVDT Course for certification to operate escort vehicle in Virginia and in other states with which Virginia has reciprocity.

The course provides a summary of the EVDT program. The course must be completed by the owner of the school that offers the EVDT programs and each of the instructors that will conduct escort vehicle driver training.

Each individual who completes the course will be issued an online certificate of completion.

Please email Brandi Thorpe at brandi.thorpe@dmv.virginia.gov for registration information and course material.

The Escort Vehicle Driver Trainer Application Process

The prospective course provider must submit the following:

  • An Escort Vehicle Driver Training Site Application (HP15) and an Escort Vehicle Driver Training Instructor Application (HP505) for each prospective instructor
  • A certificate of completion of the Train-the-Trainer Course for the provider and each instructor
  • Student completion information must be submitted to DMV electronically. To do so submit the Application for Extranet Transaction Access (US532E/ER), along with a $65 fee for each person that will be submitting student completion information to DMV. Instructions for the submission of this application and the associated fee can be found on the application. (There are no other application fees associated with the EVDT Program)
  • Business License (If required by the locality. If not required, provide a letter from the locality to that effect)
  • A copy of contract agreement from the facility-authorized representative authorizing use of the premises to conduct EVDT classes
  • A sample copy of your EVDT student certificate of completion. The certificate must contain the following:
    • The name of the course (Escort Vehicle Driver Training)
    • Student's full legal name (no nicknames)
    • Student's driver's license number
    • Student's driver's license issue date
    • Name of the EVDT Business
    • DMV-assigned EVDT code
    • Date of completion
    • Statement that the student successfully completed an eight-hour escort vehicle driver training course
    • Signature line for the instructor
    • Date line for instructor

Upon completion and certification approval, DMV will provide the primary course material which consists of a Participant Manual and Instructor's Manual.

Instructor Application Process

  • The course provider must submit an Escort Vehicle Driver Training Instructor Application and Agreement (HP505) for each prospective instructor
  • Applicants for an instructor must:
    • be at least 21 years of age
    • hold a valid driver's license, and
    • have no more than 6 demerit points on their DMV driving record at the time of the application and throughout the certification period
  • Instructors holding a driver's license from another state must submit a certified copy of their driving record to DMV with their application and every three months thereafter.

Place of Business

Each EVDT course provider must maintain an established place of business within the Commonwealth that:

  • complies with all local business licensing and zoning regulations
  • has office space that is equipped with a desk, chairs, filing space, working utilities, and restroom facilities
  • houses all records that are required by DMV to be maintained
  • displays business office and instruction hours
  • displays DMV-issued EVDT Certificate that is visible for public viewing and
  • displays fees charged for services

Classroom

Classroom space must have comply with federal, state and local health, fire and building code requirements and have:

  • a minimum of 10 square feet per student
  • seating arrangements and writing surfaces for each student
  • working audio/video equipment and screen, if used as part of training at the classroom location, and
  • restroom facilities

All classroom locations or any other facility used by the business, must be approved by DMV prior to use.

Contact Information

For information, contact the Driver Training Work Center at (804) 367-7050 or e-mail at dmvclu@dmv.virginia.gov.