Best Driving Schools near Newport News, VA

2 of these schools are based in Newport News; the others serve Newport News from towns including Hampton (9 mi), Smithfield (15 mi) and Williamsburg (15 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 18, 2026

Peninsula Driving School LLC

Peninsula Driving School LLC

4.9 39 reviews
“Wallace showed and taught me very useful tips while on the road.”
15+ years
40 Huguenot Rd
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Powerride University

Powerride University

4.1 11 reviews
“After the first day I was shocked Jeff and Sam (hopefully those names are correct) were amazing and helped with things that needed it and when you aced something or was doing it great they wanted more from you.”
Since 2019
12300 Jefferson Ave
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1 Stop Driving School

1 Stop Driving School

5.0 135 reviews
“If you are looking for a driving school that values its students, provides quality instruction, and employs knowledgeable, professional, and courteous instructors, 1 Stop Driving School is the place to go!”
Since 2011
Hampton, VA · 9 mi from Newport News
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R N A Driving School LLC

R N A Driving School LLC

4.5 25 reviews
“She explains, demonstrates and make sure that student learn and understand safe driving practices and develop confidence in driving.”
LicensedSince 2019
Hampton, VA · 9 mi from Newport News
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Brown's Driving School

Brown's Driving School

4.9 93 reviews
“Brown was calm, patient and most of all with a strong focus about safe driving practices, which helped me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel as a first-time, anxious driver.”
Online lessonsSince 2020Prices online
7 mi from Newport News
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Colonial Drivers Improvements

Colonial Drivers Improvements

Since 2015
Williamsburg, VA · 15 mi from Newport News
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The 10 schools listed for Newport News, VA teach driving. Lessons happen on the road rather than at an address, so the area a school covers matters more than where its office sits; details come from what each one publishes.

Area overview: Newport News, VA

The 10 schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 2,872 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

Do all the driving schools on this page cover Newport News?

2 of the 10 are based in Newport News, and the others sit within 20 mi. Coverage is a business decision rather than a distance, and an instructor two towns over may well take you while one nearby will not. Ask about pickup before you rule anyone out.

Achievers Plus Online Driver Improvement Clinic

Achievers Plus Online Driver Improvement Clinic

5.0 1 review
Online lessonsOpen 24 hoursSince 2016
7 mi from Newport News
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Riddick Driving School

Riddick Driving School

3.7 1 review
Since 2011
Smithfield, VA · 15 mi from Newport News
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P.e.r.s.e.p.t.i.o.n.s. Driving School

P.e.r.s.e.p.t.i.o.n.s. Driving School

4.9 131 reviews
“Stoner was a kind teacher who I believe did a great job.”
Since 2009BBB accredited
Chesapeake, VA · 32 mi from Newport News
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001st 5+ Point 8 Hour Driver Improvement

001st 5+ Point 8 Hour Driver Improvement

4.0 2 reviews
“It confirmed for me that I am a good driver who has a lot more years of driving left to do.”
Since 2007
Portsmouth, VA · 20 mi from Newport News
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