Texas Defensive Driving Course

Yes. Our Texas defensive driving course is approved by the TDLR and accepted by all Texas courts.

You may take the course once every 12 months.

You are eligible to take this course if you: (1) Hold a valid non-commercial drivers license; (2) Have been cited for a minor moving violation; (3) Have NOT completed a defensive driving course in the last 12 months; (4) Did NOT commit your infraction in a construction zone. If you still are unclear as to whether you qualify for traffic school, contact your court to request more information.

Yes. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider and find out if they offer a discount and how much.

No. If you were cited for a seat belt violation or ordered by a judge/court to take a seat belt course, you must take refer to your local DMV for courses that would assist you.

Yes, upon completion we'll email you a copy of your certificate. You may also request physical copy of your certificate mailed to you via USPS First Class Mail (3-5 business day expected arrival) or USPS Priority Mail Express (1-2 business day arrival) for an extra charge.

Yes. Generally you will still have to pay the ticket even if you are taking the Texas defensive driving course. Speak with the court clerk for further details.

A defensive driving course is designed to teach you safe driving skills and keep you and others safe on the road. Also known as a Texas ticket dismissal course, it can be used to dismiss tickets, earn a car insurance discount, and fulfill employer and court-mandated driving safety requirements.

If you're trying to dismiss a traffic citation, start by getting permission to take the course by the court listed on your citation. You can ask via email or in person. Also know that the state of Texas only allows a defensive driving course to be used once every 12 months for this purpose. Next, you can easily sign up online with a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) course provider like DriveSafeToday. Complete the defensive driving online anytime, anywhere from your phone, tablet, or computer. Once complete, your certificate will be emailed to you for free.

The online defensive driving course takes six hours to complete. But with an online course, you don't have to complete the course in one sitting. Instead, your progress is saved online as you go through course lessons. Simply complete within 90 days of registering for the course.

It depends on your insurance provider and location, However, a defensive driving insurance discount typically ranges between 2% and 10%. This amount is taken off of your monthly insurance bill.

No, you do not have to take a final exam with this course. Once you've completed the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion via email or mail (for an extra fee) to download and present to the court, an insurance provider, or an employer.

With DriveSafeToday's online defensive driving course, there is no final exam - you simply have to complete the 6-hour course.

There's not a deadline if you're completing the course to get an insurance discount - complete on your own time table. But there is likely a deadline if the Texas defensive driving course is court-required. Check with the court, but you typically have 90 days to complete a court-ordered defensive driving course. BE ADVISED: All courses are recorded in Eastern Time (ET).

It depends on your insurance provider, but the defensive driving discount normally lasts for three years. After that, your insurance provider might let you take the defensive driving course again so you can keep the discount.

No. With DriveSafeToday's online defensive driving course, you can choose to complete the course in one day or you can finish it over several days. The course is self-paced and your progress is saved each time you finish a lesson.

With DriveSafeToday, you'll receive your certificate of completion via email. Physical certificates can be shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail Express for an additional charge. You can then send this document to the court if you're trying to dismiss a traffic citation. If you took the course to receive an insurance discount, you'll send to your insurance provider.

Yes! First, make sure you're eligible for ticket dismissal. You can contact your county court to see if a Texas defensive driving course can get your ticket dismissed. If the court approves, you can sign up for our defensive driving course. This flexible course is online and can be completed from any device 24/7.

A driving safety course in Texas and a defensive driving course are the same thing. You take this course to either dismiss a ticket or present to an insurance provider to receive an insurance discount.

In a Texas defensive driving course, you'll learn about skills and best practices to keep you and others safe on the road. Topics include safe driving techniques, what to do in driving emergencies, and how to avoid aggressive driving behaviors such as road rage. You'll also learn about Texas insurance laws.

Defensive driving courses cost $25 minimum, as mandated by the state of Texas. At DriveSafeToday, we offer the lowest price course allowed by Texas law.

Simply register online for the defensive driving course at DriveSafeToday. Our course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) & accepted by all Texas courts. Easily complete the 6-hour course from anywhere, including your phone, computer, and tablet. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate that you can then send to the court to get your ticket dismissed or your insurance provider to receive an insurance discount if your insurance company provides a discount.

If you're taking the defensive driving course as a court-requirement and don't complete the course within 90 days, you could be faced with court summons or additional fines. Let the court know if you're unable to complete the course within a 90 day period. You can send your certificate of completion immediately to the court with DriveSafeToday as this is sent directly to you via email.

If you are completing the course for ticket dismissal, you will have to plead guilty or no contest to the court. You have until your court appearance date to request taking the course to dismiss your ticket.