Defensive Driving Online vs. in a Classroom
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If you’ve found yourself with a traffic ticket, you may have the option of taking a defensive driving course to get the ticket dismissed. A mark on your driving record can affect your monthly insurance premiums for years to come; doing what you can to keep the ticket from your record will save you money (and headaches) over time.
What is a Defensive Driving Course?
A defensive driving course teaches drivers how to anticipate the unexpected and keep themselves safe on the road, despite adverse conditions or actions of other drivers. Defensive driving skills are essential to the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Whether you are looking to take a defensive driving course to get a traffic ticket dismissed or lower your insurance costs, the knowledge and skills you gain from a defensive driving course are priceless.
Online Vs. Traditional Classroom Setting
There are two ways to take a defensive driving course: online or in-person classes. While both classes will earn you a certification of completion to present in traffic court, online courses make taking a defensive driving course more convenient.
Online Defensive Driving Courses with Premier Defensive Driving
● Take the class at your own pace, on your own time, inside the 90-day period the court allows
● Access the class materials anywhere with internet connection
● Short quizzes as you work through the sections, at the 70% mastery TDLR requires, and you can retake them
Defensive Driving in a Classroom Setting
● Classes are on a set schedule that may not align with yours
● Stuck in a classroom with other people
● Must be completed within the time constraints set by the class instructor
Why Take an Online Driving Course with Premier Defensive Driving?
Premier Defensive Driving offers an online-only, simple defensive driving course. Our course can be completed in as little as six hours, on your own time, from a computer, smartphone, or tablet from anywhere you can get an internet connection.
You are an adult. You are busy. You do not have time to find an in-person defensive driving course that fits your schedule and then dedicate an entire day to taking a class. Premier Defensive Driving allows you to access course materials on your own time, at your own convenience.
Premier Defensive Driving is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and is a recognized defensive driving course anywhere in the state of Texas.
Get a digital certificate of completion instantly or choose to have a professionally printed certificate sent to you via US mail. Professionally printed certificates ship within twenty-four hours of course completion. If you need to expedite the shipping of your certificate, contact a Premier Defensive Driving representative.
Get Started with Premier Defensive Driving
If you are ready to learn life-saving skills, get traffic violations dismissed, and lower your insurance premiums, we want to hear from you! To begin, check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact a member of our helpful team today!
Simply register with an email address, purchase your course, and complete it. All of our courses are structured in an easy to follow format.
Our Defensive Driving course is TDLR Approved.
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This article is general information, not legal advice. Whether a citation is eligible for dismissal and what your deadline is are decisions for your court. Confirm both with the clerk.