Everyday Driving
Build confidence and pass your test
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Learner’s permit manual review
Learn the rules of the road and build a strong foundation.
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Driver improvement
Address violations, refresh your skills and get back on track.
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Driver education classroom
Classroom instruction for new and future drivers.
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Re-exam · 3 DMV test failures
Focused preparation to help you pass after multiple attempts.
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Behind the wheel · teens & adults
Hands-on training for confident, real-world driving.
Commercial / CDL
Professional training for a bigger road ahead
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Class A & Class B · classroom + behind the wheel
Complete training for Class A and Class B CDL licenses.
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Endorsements · HazMat, Tanker & Passenger
Training for additional CDL endorsements.
Free for veterans
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The steps from learner’s permit to CDL, in order
How to pay for training with your GI Bill®
Company driver vs. owner-operator, side by side
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The DDC Legacy
1959 – Present
The Dudley Family’s Driving Business History
Established in 1959 by Sadie Belle Howell-Dudley, Dudley’s Driving School became a community staple in Newport News, Virginia, expanding to Hampton in the 1980s. Mrs. Dudley, fueled by Christian principles, overcame obstacles to offer driver instruction, using innovative methods like a homemade teaching board. Known for her sweet potato pies and aiding literacy, she earned recognition for her dedication until her passing in 1994.
Her son & daughter, Thomas E. Dudley, Sr. & DeEtta Gilliam-Dudley, commercialized the school in 1984, ensuring compliance with DMV standards in Virginia & Georgia. Now led by her grandson, Thomas E. Dudley, II, Dudley’s Driving Center Inc. continues the family legacy, prioritizing driver safety and community service for over 65 years.
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