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Designed for licensed drivers seeking insurance reductions or approved training following a traffic infraction, these courses offer proven, research-based instruction. Train at your own pace and gain essential skills for safe, responsible driving.
Protect Your Record and Save on Insurance
Online training makes it simple to satisfy a court mandate, reduce points on your record or save money on insurance. Our 4-Hour and 8-Hour Driver Improvement Programs are accepted by a number of local courts and insurance providers. Check with your court or provider to confirm eligibility.
Train 100% Online
Progress through your lessons and complete the course by scoring at least 80% on the final exam. After passing, instantly download your certificate and submit it to your insurance provider or court to meet your requirements.
About the Course
Both the four-hour and eight-hour online courses cover essential driving topics like risk management, vehicle safety and adverse road conditions. With no age restrictions and easy access, it's perfect for drivers looking to meet traffic school requirements or lower their insurance premiums. The main difference between the two courses is the duration and depth of content covered.
How It Works
Our North Carolina Defensive Driving courses help drivers meet requirements for insurance discounts, traffic school or reducing points on their driving record. Before starting, ensure you're eligible for the course by checking with the North Carolina DMV, your local court or your insurance provider.
After completing the course, you can download your Certificate of Completion immediately from your course dashboard. Submit the certificate to your local court or insurance company to finish the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these courses state-approved?
Yes. These courses are approved by the state of North Carolina. Multiple counties have approved the 4-Hour and 8-Hour Driver Improvement Programs to satisfy court mandates and reduce points from certain traffic violations. Your insurance provider may also offer an insurance discount for completing the course. Confirm your eligibility with your local court and insurance provider.
Which course should I take?
The 4-Hour Driver Improvement Program covers defensive driving topics like visual awareness, distractions and adverse conditions. It's ideal for insurance discounts, minor traffic violations or improving driving skills.
The 8-hour course offers a more in-depth look at defensive driving, including driver attitudes and road communication. It's often required for more serious offenses or can be taken voluntarily to enhance a driver's knowledge of defensive driving strategies. Both courses may qualify you for point reduction in North Carolina depending on your case.
If your training is court-mandated, the court will tell you which course to take. You must apply for a DMV hearing if you are eligible for point reduction. The outcome of the hearing dictates your eligibility and the course you should take.
Do the courses have a final exam?
Both courses include a 20-question final exam. You have unlimited attempts to achieve a passing score of at least 80%. Both courses also have one quiz at the end of each section. A score of at least 70% is required to pass the quizzes, and like the final exam, you have unlimited attempts to pass.
Can I take a defensive driving course to reduce points from my driving record?
You may qualify to reduce points from your driving record — for specific traffic violations — if you take a defensive driving course. Our program satisfies local standards for point dismissal, but it is important to confirm your eligibility with the court.