B J & Gators Driving School

01/30/2026

WE HAVE BEEN CLOSELY MONITORING THE WEATHER SITUATION IN OUR AREA AND HAVE MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO CANCEL OUR SCHEDULED THREE TIME FAIL PERMIT CLASS FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER PREDICTIONS WITH POSSIBILITY OF SNOW AND/OR FREEZING TEMPERATURES FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
THURSDAY, MARCH 1

ALL OF THE ABOVE CLASSES BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM.

WE ARE ALSO OFFERING A TWO EVENING CLASS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FROM 6:00 TO 10:00 PM EACH EVENING. IF YOU CHOOSE THIS CLASS, YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENINGS TO COMPLETE THE CLASS.

COST OF THE CLASS IS $130. CASH PRICE $120.

CERTIFICATE AT THE END OF CLASS.

WALK-INS WELCOME AT OUR LOCATION

LYNNWAY PLACE
1064 LYNNHAVEN PARKWAY, SUITE 108 ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER.

WE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY PHONE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 FROM 12:00 NOON TIL 3:00 PM.
WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1.

CALL 757-463-0821 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

WE HOPE EVERYONE STAYS WARM AND SAFE THIS WEEKEND.

09/02/2025

NOTE

We are out of the office until Monday, September 8.

However, we are still managing phone calls and answering emails.

We can be reached at 757-463-0821 or by email at [email protected]

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Labor Day weekend and look forward to serving the driving needs of our community.

12/16/2024

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY; AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26. WE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY PHONE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 FROM 10:00 AM TIL 5:00 PM.

WE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, NEW YEAR'S EVE AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025, NEW YEAR'S DAY.

WE WILL RE-OPEN AT 10:00 AM ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025.

BJ & Gators Driving School has been at our new location for a year. We have enjoyed our new space and we invite you to stop in and see us. We are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 noon til 5:00 pm.

We can be reached by phone at 757-463-0821 Monday through Friday 10:00 am til 5:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am til 1:00 pm.

In person classes are held on Thursdays and Saturdays beginning promptly at 9:00 am.

We offer the following in person classes to teens and adults.

We are still offering our Driver Improvement/Defensive Driving every month. Driver Improvement classes will provide up to 5 safe driving points on your driving record. We are DMV licensed and report to DMV immediately after each class. Certificates are provided at the end of each class. We are court recognized if you have been ordered by a judge to attend a class. We also welcome those individuals who take the class voluntarily. Some insurance companies offer a discount on auto insurance if you take the class.

Upcoming schedule for Driver Improvement/Defensive Driving class

ALL CLASSES BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM. DOOR OPENS AT 8:45 AM.

Saturday, December 21
Friday, December 27
Saturday, January 4
Thursday, January 9
Saturday, January 18
Thursday, January 23

If you have failed your knowledge/permit test at DMV 3 times, you will be required to take a one day class before you can take the test at DMV again. We offer the 3 time fail permit/knowledge test class every month. We welcome teens and adults to the class.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR 3 TIME FAIL PERMIT TEST CLASS

ALL CLASSES BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM. DOOR OPENS AT 8:45 AM.

Thursday, December 19
Saturday, December 28
Friday, January 3
Saturday, January 11
Thursday, January 16
Saturday, January 25
Thursday, January 30

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF THE ABOVE CLASSES, PLEASE CALL US AT 757-463-0821 AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU WITH SIGNING UP.

AGAIN, WE WISH EACH OF YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR.

06/27/2024

WE WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY AND SAFE JULY 4TH.

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4. WE WILL RE-OPEN ON FRIDAY, JULY 5 AT 10:00 AM.

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF CLASSES TO HELP MOST INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR DRIVING GOALS.

IF YOU NEED A DRIVER IMPROVEMENT/DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE, WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES AVAILABLE.

SATURDAY, JULY 6
THURSDAY, JULY 11
SATURDAY, JULY 20
THURSDAY, JULY 25

ALL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT/DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES START AT 9:00 AM. CERTIFICATES ARE GIVEN AT THE END OF THE CLASS AND WE NOTIFY DMV THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE CLASS.
DMV AND COURT ACCEPTED. ALSO SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES OFFER A DISCOUNT FOR TAKING THE CLASS (CHECK WITH YOUR CARRIER). COST OF CLASS IS $65 ($55 FOR CASH) CALL 757-463-0821 TO SCHEDULE A CLASS.

IF YOU HAVE FAILED YOUR LEARNER'S PERMIT (WRITTEN/COMPUTER TEST), WE OFFER THE 8 HOUR CLASS THAT DMV REQUIRES.

WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, JULY 13
THURSDAY, JULY 18
SATURDAY, JULY 27
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

ALL CLASSES START AT 9:00 AM. CERTIFICATE AT THE END OF THE DAY THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO CONTINUE TAKING THE TEST AT DMV. COST OF THE CLASS IS $125 ($115 CASH). CALL 757-463-0821 TO SCHEDULE A CLASS.

WE OFFER ONLINE DRIVER EDUCATION COURSES FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE. THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF THE CLASSROOM COURSE THAT STUDENTS UNDER 18 ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE IN ORDER TO EARN THEIR LICENSE. IF A STUDENT HAS NOT TAKEN THE CLASS IN HIGH SCHOOL (USUALLY TAKEN IN 10TH GRADE AS PART OF THE PHYS ED CLASS) THIS WILL MEET THE CLASSROOM DRIVER EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
THE MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MODULE IS INCLUDED IN THIS ONLINE COURSE. COST OF THE COURSE IS $165. CALL 757-463-0821 AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS CLASS.

WE OFFER PRIVATE IN VEHICLE INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT WOULD LIKE TO LEARN TO DRIVE OR THOSE WHO WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE STILL COMFORTABLE WITH THEIR DRIVING ABILITY. STUDENTS TAKING PRIVATE LESSONS MUST HAVE A LEARNER'S PERMIT OR LICENSE IN ORDER TO DO ANY DRIVING IN VIRGINIA. LEARNER'S PERMITS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH DMV. PRIVATE LESSONS ARE TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE STUDENT. PRIVATE LESSONS ARE ONE AND A HALF HOURS IN LENGTH AND THE COST OF THE CLASS INCLUDES PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT THE STUDENTS LOCATION IF THEY ARE IN OUR PICKUP AREA. WE SERVICE NORFOLK, MOST OF CHESAPEAKE AND MOST OF VIRGINIA BEACH. PRICE IS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF LESSONS SCHEDULED (WE HAVE MULTI-LESSON PACKAGES THAT ARE DISCOUNTED FROM SINGLE LESSON PRICES) CALL 757-463-0821 FOR CURRENT PRICING.

WE OFFER THE 7 DAY MANDATORY TEEN BEHIND THE WHEEL COURSE FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO EARN THEIR LICENSE. WE PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT THE STUDENTS LOCATION IF THEY ARE IN OUR PICK UP AREA. WE SERVICE NORFOLK, MOST OF CHESAPEAKE AND MOST OF VIRGINIA BEACH. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR THE CLASSROOM DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE THIS COURSE. CALL 757-463-0821 AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS AVAILABILITY AND PRICE.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU IF ANY OF THE ABOVE CLASSES ARE OF INTEREST.

AGAIN, WE WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY AND SAFE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY.

05/20/2024

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 27 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY. WE WILL RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY, MAY 28 AT 10:00 AM. WE HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS A PLEASANT, SAFE HOLIDAY.

We offer the following services to individuals in need of classroom courses. If you have questions, or would like to attend a class, please call us at 757-463-0821.

Upcoming Driver Improvement/Defensive Driving classes:
All classes start at 9:00 am. Cost of the class is $65. Cash $55
Earn up to 5 safe driving points. DMV or court ordered. Voluntary participation could also earn auto insurance discounts (check with your insurance company) as well as lowering your demerit points on your driving record.

Call 757-463-0821 for registration.

Thursday, May 23
Saturday, June 1
Thursday, June 6
Saturday, June 15
Thursday, June 20

Upcoming Driver's Manual/3 time fail permit class.
All classes start at 9:00 am. Cost of the class $125. Cash $115
This class is required for individuals who have failed the learner's permit test at DMV 3 times. We also welcome individuals who would like to study for the permit test before failing 3 times.

Call 757-463-0821 to register for the class.

Saturday, May 25
Thursday, May 30
Saturday, June 8
Thursday, June 13
Saturday, June 22
Thursday, June 27

03/22/2024

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 30 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE EASTER HOLIDAY. WE WILL RE-OPEN MONDAY, APRIL 1 AT 10:00 AM.
WE WISH EVERYONE A JOYOUS EASTER.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WARMER DAYS AHEAD AND ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET

WE STILL OFFER A VARIETY OF CLASSROOM AND IN VEHICLE CLASSES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS.
WHETHER YOU NEED A DRIVER IMPROVEMENT/DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS, 3 TIME FAIL PERMIT OR ROAD TEST, DRIVER EDUCATION OR IN VEHICLE LESSONS TO LEARN TO DRIVE OR TO EARN YOUR LICENSE, WE ARE READY TO HELP YOU MEET YOUR GOAL.

CALL US AT 757-463-0821 10:00 AM TIL 5:00 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY AND 10:00 AM TIL 1:00 PM SATURDAY.

WE SERVE THE NORFOLK, CHESAPEAKE AND VIRGINIA BEACH AREA.

AGAIN, WE HOPE YOU ENJOY A HAPPY EASTER AND HAPPY SPRING! STAY SAFE!

11/15/2023

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW LOCATION!!!!!

THE GATOR HAS MOVED TO A NEW SWAMP!!!!!

WE ARE NOW LOCATED IN THE LYNNWAY PLACE SHOPPING CENTER AT 1064 LYNNHAVEN PARKWAY, SUITE 108.
WE ARE ONLY ABOUT A MILE FROM LYNNHAVEN MALL CLOSE TO MAGIC HOLLOW BLVD.

WE ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PARKING LOT, 3 DOORS DOWN FROM VIDEO GAME HEAVEN, NEXT TO THE BARBER SHOP.

STOP BY AND SEE OUR NEW SPACE. OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 12:00 NOON TIL 5:00 PM.

WE ARE STILL OFFERING DRIVER IMPROVEMENT.DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS AS WELL AS THE DRIVER MANUAL/3 TIME FAIL CLASS AND OUR ONLINE DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE.

WE ARE ALSO NOW CERTIFIED TO TEACH COMMERCIAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT/DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES.

WE ALSO CONTINUE TO OFFER IN VEHICLE CLASSES FOR BOTH TEENS AND ADULTS.

PLEASE CALL US AT 757-463-0821 AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU. WE CAN BE REACHED BY PHONE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 10:00 AM TIL 5:00 PM AND SATURDAY 10:00 AM TIL 1:00 PM.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO ALL. STAY SAFE.

11/11/2023

11/07/2022

HAVE YOU FAILED YOUR LEARNER'S PERMIT TEST AT DMV 3 TIMES? ARE YOU FRUSTRATED WITH CONTINUING TO TRY AND FAILING?

WE OFFER THE 3 TIME FAIL/DRIVER MANUAL/RE-EXAM CLASS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH.
$125 FOR THE CLASS. WE OFFER AT $10 DISCOUNT FOR PREPAYMENT.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AT THE END OF THE DAY THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO CONTINUE TAKING THE PERMIT TEST AT DMV.

WE ALSO WELCOME THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS AS A STUDY CLASS IN PREPARATION FOR THE LEARNER'S PERMIT TEST AT DMV SO YOU WON'T FAIL THE TEST (HOPEFULLY!) $125

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 9:00 AM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:00 AM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 9:00 AM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 9:00 AM

11/07/2022

WITH THE TIME CHANGE, DARKNESS COMES EARLIER AND DRIVING RISKS RISE.
IF YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SITUATION THAT NOW REQUIRES THAT YOU TAKE A DRIVER IMPROVEMENT/DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS, WE CAN HELP YOU. WE OFFER DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. $65 FOR THE 8 HOUR CLASS. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AT THE END OF THE DAY. WE NOTIFY DMV IMMEDIATELY TO LET THEM KNOW YOU'VE TAKEN THE CLASS. ALSO, SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES GIVE A DISCOUNT FOR ATTENDING THE CLASS. OUR CLASS IS APPROVED FOR DMV, COURT OR VOLUNTEER. $65. WE ALLOW A $10 DISCOUNT FOR PREPAYMENT.

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 9:00 AM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 9:00 AM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 9:00 AM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 6:00 PM (THIS IS A 2 EVENING CLASS AND REQUIRES THAT YOU ATTEND BOTH EVENINGS TO COMPLETE THE CLASS)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 9:00 AM

09/19/2022

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A DRIVER IMPROVEMENT/DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS? HAS DMV OR A JUDGE ORDERED YOU TO TAKE THIS CLASS? DO YOU NEED TO EARN SAFE DRIVING POINTS ON YOUR DRIVING RECORD? WE WELCOME THOSE WHO NEED TO TAKE THIS CLASS FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU NEED. SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL GIVE A DISCOUNT FOR TAKING THE CLASS (CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY TO FIND OUT). $65 AT THE DOOR/$55 PREPAID.

SCHEDULE FOR CLASSES FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 9:00 AM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 6:00 PM
(THIS IS A 2 EVENING CLASS AND YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENINGS TO COMPLETE THE FULL TIME REQUIRED BY DMV)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 9:00 AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 9:00 AM
MONDAY, OCTOBR 24 AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 6:00 PM
(THIS IS A 2 EVENING CLASS. YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENINGS TO COMPLETE THE FULL TIME REQUIREDFROM DMV)

3 TIME FAIL/DRIVER'S MANUAL CLASS

IF YOU HAVE FAILED YOUR PERMIT/WRITTEN TEST 3 TIMES AT DMV YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS CLASS PRIOR TO TAKING YOUR TEST AT DMV AGAIN. $125 AT THE DOOR/$115 PREPAID.

SCHEDULED CLASSES FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 9:00 AM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 9:00 AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBR 27 9:00 AM

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AT THE END OF THE DAY FOR BOTH OF THE ABOVE CLASSES. CALL 757-463-0821 FOR DETAILS OR TO BOOK EITHER CLASS.

DRIVER EDUCATION

IF YOU NEED A CLASSROOM DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE, WE OFFER AN ONLINE OPTION. THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO THE DRIVER EDUCATION CLASS THAT IS USUALLY OFFERED IN 10TH GRADE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
THIS IS REQUIRED FOR TEENS UNDER AGE 18 WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CLASSROOM DRIVER EDUCATION OR WHO WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASS.
THIS IS ALSO REQUIRED FOR ADULTS WISHING TO TAKE THE ADULT WAIVER BEHIND THE WHEEL COURSE TO AVOID THE ROAD TEST AT DMV. $150 WITH DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE.

CALL 757-463-0821 FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE CLASSES.

WE OFFER BEHIND THE WHEEL FOR TEENS AND ADULTS AS WELL AS PRIVATE IN VEHICLE INSTRUCTION FOR TEENS AND ADULTS.

REASONABLE RATES, CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WITH DUAL BRAKE VEHICLES. PICK UP AND DROP OFF FOR ALL IN VEHICLE CLASSES.

CALL 757-463-0821 FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY.