Driving Schools

• What should I look for in driving schools?

  The most important thing to look for is whether or not the defensive driving school is state-approved. If you enroll in a traffic school that's not recognized by your state, all of your time and money...

• Are there any risks in taking a traffic school course from cheap driving schools?

  Yes, if it means receiving an inferior education. And, if you're taking a traffic school course to comply with a court order, to dismiss a traffic ticket or reduce a speeding ticket fine, or to lower ...

• What are some ways to verify my identity when taking a traffic school test through online driving schools?

  The online traffic school in which you're enrolled in should instruct you on how to provide identity verification. In most instances this is a court decision. All online driving schools are well vers...

• Can my home state defensive driving schools help me get an out-of-state ticket dismissed?

  Possibly. You’ll have to check with the state that issued you the speeding ticket to see if they will accept an out-of-state traffic school to dismiss a traffic ticket; not all states allow tha...

• Do DMV defensive driving schools submit my completion certificate to the court or to me?

  Court requirements vary, therefore so do DMV defensive driving schools. Some courts (or state motor vehicle or driver's license departments) require a DMV defensive driving or traffic school to send t...

• How do traffic schools and the DMV work together?

  Drivers Ed and Traffic Schools The DMV approves certain traffic schools to provide driver’s education courses, and in return traffic schools submit proof of completion for each driver to the DM...

• Do comedy schools make you take a test at the end of the course?

  Comedy schools are no different than any other online traffic school when it comes to testing. At the conclusion of the course you'll be given a final test. Depending on the defensive driving school,...

• How do I request to take a course from one of the state's DMV traffic schools?

  If you live in a state that approves traffic school attendance for the purpose of point reduction or to dismiss or reduce a traffic ticket, in most cases getting court approval is as easy as simply as...

• Do all online approved traffic schools require taking the exam at a testing site?

  Not all approved traffic schools require students to test at an exam site because not all courts, cities, counties and states require them to do so. If your traffic court or state requires drivers to...

• Which online traffic schools are approved in my state?

  If your state approves online traffic schools, it’s either through its own defensive driving program or through an approved third-party traffic school that provides online classes. (A few states...

• Where can I find a state approved driving school?

  Visit your state's DMV Web site for a list of defensive driving schools. The key here is finding a state approved driving school, something you won't find using the phone book. Otherwise you risk rece...

• Do free traffic school courses remove traffic tickets from my driving record?

  The free traffic school will probably make a claim to that effect, but ultimately it's the court that makes this decision. And this has no bearing on whether the online traffic school is free or costs...

• Where can I find state approved CDL driver's schools?

  Your best bet is to contact your state's DMV. Most will either have a list of approved commercial driver's schools or be able to direct you to the proper channel. If obtaining a commercial drivers li...

• Where can I find a court approved driving course?

  The court and your local DMV are on the same page regarding traffic school. Both recognize the same list of state-approved defensive driving schools. After being sentenced for a traffic ticket, either...

• Can I use an online defensive driving course to reduce the points on my driving record?

  The answer depends not only on your state, but also on which state-approved traffic school you choose. Check your state in the grid below. You’ll see that many states offer an online defensive ...

• Do I need to get confirmation from my insurance company regarding which traffic schools are approved?

  ... ever need to contact your insurance company to get confirmation on traffic schools. Review the Driving Record Keeping your driving record clear is of great importance in maintaining low insuranc...

• Which traffic schools are approved by the court?

  Whether you can enroll in an online traffic school or must appear in-person for a defensive driving course depends on your state. Check the grid below; you might even see that your state allows both. ...

• I noticed a gototrafficschool testing site in my city, do all online traffic schools require I visit a testing center?

  Consider an online traffic school or defensive driving course. Taking a course from home makes getting your speeding ticket or traffic ticket dismissed a lot easier. Online classes allow you to take ...

• How can I prepare to get my driving permit online?

  The Internet provides a bounty of driver ed online courses. The driver permit online programs teach everything you need to know to obtain a permit and, eventually, a drivers license. All topics are c...

• How can I sign up for driving school?

  ...riving schools. The best way to locate one would be to look in the telephone directory under “Driving Instruction.” Most DMVs maintain a list of certified driving schools. You could also c...