160 Driving Academy
Guest Reviews
Instructors praised for patience and willingness to provide extra preparation for students who need to retest. Hampton Roads location serves military community and Port of Virginia freight market. 3.3 stars on some review platforms with consistent praise for instructor dedication.
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About 160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy Virginia Beach is located at 5250 Challedon Drive, Suite K in Virginia Beach — part of the Hampton Roads metro area and near the Norfolk campus at 2300 Gazel Street. Together, these two campuses serve one of the largest military and logistics communities on the East Coast, making Hampton Roads a strong market for CDL training given the concentration of freight activity tied to the Port of Virginia and numerous military installation supply chains. The Virginia Beach campus delivers the standard 160-hour curriculum: 40 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training completed in four weeks. Instructors, including one named James highlighted in reviews for his patient virtual and in-person teaching, are noted for going above and beyond to help students who struggle initially — providing extra hours and test prep support until graduates are road-ready. The school maintains a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Tuition ranges from $4,000 to $7,000, with employer reimbursement, payment plans, and company-sponsored tuition available for qualifying students. Programs include Class A CDL training, CDL refresher courses, free ELDT theory training, and hazmat certification. Job placement assistance connects graduates with East Coast carriers and national trucking companies. The campus is FMCSA ELDT-compliant and part of the 160 Driving Academy national network founded in 2012 with 140+ locations. Review aggregators show a mixed-to-positive reputation with specific praise for instructor dedication and willingness to help students retest and succeed.
Service Menu
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Class A Cdl | Call for pricing |
| Hazmat Endorsement | Call for pricing |