NY DMV-Approved Defensive Driving Course Online

You may be able to reduce up to four points, but the exact reduction depends on the points you are eligible to have removed. Even though the violations stay on your record, lowering your total points helps reduce penalties and protect your license.

Yes. Every driver who completes this DMV-approved PIRP course earns a 10% insurance reduction. Your discount is valid for three years.

The state requires it to be six hours long. You don’t have to complete all six hours at once. You can log in and out as often as you like, and your progress will be saved. You just need to finish within 30 days of registering.

The course is divided into eight chapters. Topics include:

• New York traffic laws
• Alcohol and drug-impaired driving
• Defensive driving techniques
• Vehicle maintenance and safety checks
• Handling emergencies on the road
• Hazard awareness
• Sharing the road safely with other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists
• Responsibilities of being a licensed driver

No. Once you complete the chapter quizzes, you’re finished.

At the end of each chapter you’ll answer a short quiz. You need a 75% or better to move forward. If you don’t pass the first time, you can retake each quiz up to three times.

Not really. If you pay attention and keep trying, you’ll pass. Every quiz allows multiple attempts, and you’ll see feedback that helps you learn the material.

We electronically report completions directly to the DMV.

You’ll receive a certificate of completion that you can submit to your insurance company. While the DMV records your completion, it’s your responsibility to provide proof to your insurer for the discount.

For point reduction, you can take it once every 18 months. For insurance discounts, you can take it once every three years to keep your lower rate.

Usually, only the driver who completes the course qualifies. Check with your insurance provider to confirm their rules.

State law requires all PIRP courses to span six hours. Timers make sure every student meets this requirement.

No. You can stop and start as often as you like. Just complete the course within 30 days of registering.

If you don’t complete the course in 30 days, your registration will expire. You’ll need to start over.

Yes. The course works on computers, smartphones, and tablets, and your progress is saved across devices.

If you lose your certificate, a $10 replacement fee applies regardless of how long it has been since course completion. If you never received your certificate in the first place, we will issue a replacement at no charge.

Yes. Both formats are DMV-approved. The online option just lets you study at your own pace from anywhere.

The DMV assigns points for violations to track risky driving. Too many points in a short period can lead to license suspension. Examples include:

• Speeding 1–10 mph over the limit: 3 points
• Following too closely: 4 points
• Reckless driving: 5 points