New York Defensive Driving Course
New York Defensive Driving Course
New York Defensive Driving Course
Welcome to Glide Driving School! Our New York Defensive Driving Course is designed to make you a safer driver while helping you save on insurance.
Important Notice
This 6-hour NYS Defensive Driving Course must be completed within 30 days of your registration.
Course Overview
Our NYS DMV-approved Defensive Driving Course, also known as the Accident Prevention Course, is available entirely online or in a classroom with a certified instructor. Complete our course to enjoy a 10% discount on your auto insurance for 3 years and have up to 4 points reduced from your driving record.
Glide Driving School makes it easy to keep your insurance discount – you can retake this course as often as you like!
Benefits of Our Defensive Driving Course
- 10% auto insurance discount for 3 years
- Up to 4 points reduction from your driving record every 18 months
- DMV-approved and available 100% online
- No final test required
- Most current traffic safety, accident prevention, and defensive driving strategies
This 6-hour course fulfills New York State’s insurance reduction requirement.
Additional Course Features
- Simple Registration Process
- 24-Hour Access to Course Materials
- Free Certificate of Completion
- Electronic Certificate Reporting Directly to the DMV
- Optional Audio Read-Along for a hands-free learning experience
Eligibility for Insurance Discount and Point Reduction
Upon course completion, you may qualify for a 10% reduction in your base rate for Liability & Collision insurance. You must complete this course every 3 years to keep your discount active. To apply the discount, please check with your insurance provider for exact details.
Our course also offers point reduction benefits. You can reduce up to 4 points from your record (points added in the past 18 months). Note that point reduction does not remove points; rather, these points will not count towards potential license suspension or revocation.
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Features
- 10% Insurance Discount: Completing this course qualifies you for a 10% discount on your auto insurance for three years.
- Point Reduction: Successfully finishing the course allows you to reduce up to 4 points from your driving record.
- DMV-Approved: Our course meets all New York State DMV requirements for accident prevention and defensive driving.
- 100% Online: Take the course anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.
- No Final Exam: No need to stress about a final test—complete the course and receive your benefits.
- Audio Read-Along Option: An optional audio feature is available if you prefer listening over reading.
- Easy Registration: Register quickly and easily to get started on your defensive driving course.
- 24-Hour Access: Access the course content anytime, day or night, to fit your schedule.
- Certificate of Completion: Receive a free certificate upon course completion, with direct reporting to the DMV.
Requirements
- To enroll in the New York Defensive Driving Course at Glide-Driving School, you must be at least 18 years old
FAQs
Yes, absolutely! Completing our course qualifies you for a 10% insurance discount and also helps reduce up to 4 points on your driving record, so you can benefit in both ways.
No, you don’t have to complete it all at once. You can start and pause the course as needed, allowing you to finish it at your own pace within the required timeframe.
Currently, Glide Driving School provides the 6-hour New York Defensive Driving Course. Please reach out to us for updates on additional courses we may offer in the future.
We submit your course completion information to the DMV within 24-48 hours after you finish. This ensures your eligibility for benefits is updated quickly.
Your certificate will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days. Currently, we only send certificates by mail and do not offer email or fax options.
Your certificate qualifies you for a 10% auto insurance discount for three years. To maintain the discount, you can retake the course every three years.
Completing our course can reduce up to 4 points on your driving record. This applies to points received within the 18 months before taking the course.
Yes, you can still take our course to reduce points. However, you should contact your state’s DMV to confirm how they will apply the point reduction.
Yes, you may retake the course every 18 months for point reduction purposes, even if it’s within the three-year insurance discount period.
If the “Next” button is not highlighted, ensure that all quiz requirements are met. Double-check your answers, as the course system may need verification before advancing.
Glide Driving School provides a convenient, approved, and user-friendly defensive driving course that meets all New York DMV requirements. Our team is committed to offering top-quality instruction to help drivers enhance safety, reduce points, and save on insurance.
