Last Updated 23rd of February, 2010

How old do you have to be to take defensive driving courses?

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If you have a drivers license, you are eligible for a defensive driving course. All drivers need the knowledge, skills, and perspective that will help them continue to stay safe on the road. The increasing number of  drivers on the road increases the need for defensive driving course for all age groups. There are more than 30 different defensive driving courses offered in all 50 states.

Some states require you complete a course if you want to retain your license after you are found guilty of any of the following:
  • Involved in an accident and you were found at fault
  • Passed a school bus
  • Highway racing
  • Running a red light
  • Reckless driving
  • Excessive speeding tickets

If you receive a traffic ticket for a non-criminal moving violation, you could elect to take a defensive driving course. For example, the state of Florida requires drivers ages 15-17 to hold a Florida learners license for at least 12 months without a traffic conviction before applying for a Florida Class E license. You could avoid conviction after a ticket by electing to complete a basic driver improvement course approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Many insurance companies offer discounts for taking defensive driving courses; check with your insurance agent to see what discounts are available. The discount may apply even if you choose to take online traffic school instead of a traditional classroom based course.

You may want to consider taking a defensive driving course just for personal enrichment. Some of us need to brush up on our driving skills in regards to how the roadways and laws have changed throughout the years.

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