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• Will a DMV defensive driving course cover more than what I find in the state drivers manual?

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  Yes. There's a big difference between a DMV defensive driving course and a DMV drivers manual. A manual is more basic, geared towards the beginner driver, teaching topics like road sign identification, parallel parking and using hand signals. Whereas a traffic school is more centered on defensive driving tips and techniques, a refresher course, as it were, for the experienced driver. You don't have to be ordered by a court to enroll in an online traffic school. It's open for all drivers, regardless of circumstance. The course, if you so choose, can be completed in one sitting or over several weeks. Depending on your insurance carrier, enrollment may make you eligible for a discount.
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• Where can I take a court approved defensive driving comedy course?

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  Defensive driving classes provide useful information that can help you stay safe on the road, but the tone of a traditional class can often be a bit dry. Defensive driving comedy classes offer a fun alternative to your standard traffic school options. A defensive driving comedy course is a defensive driving class taught by a professional stand up comedian. The course covers all the information you'd find in a regular defensive driving class, but the content is written to be funny as well as educational. Unfortunately, defensive driving comedy courses are not approved in all states. Since these classes are provided by private parties, states that require you to take their own courses will not allow this type of class to fulfill defensive driving requirements for getting rid of points from a traffic ticket or speeding ticket. Before you invest your time and money in a defensive driving course, you'll want to speak to a DMV representative to make sure your class will be acceptable. Som...
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• Do DMV defensive driving schools submit my completion certificate to the court or to me?

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  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 the completion certificate directly to them. While other courts allow drivers to present the certificate themselves.First determine how your specific court would like the certficate of completion submitted. Then, look for a DMV defensive driving or online traffic school that meets your needs. If it's unclear whether a site can accommodate you, contact the company before agreeing to take the DMV defensive drivinng class. Companies that offer direct submissions tend to use this as a selling point because it makes matters easier for their customers. Keep in mind that completing an approved DMV defensive driving class can possibly reduce a traffic ticket fine, dismiss a speeding ticket, lower the number of points on your driving record or cut your car insurance premiums.
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• Are teens eligible to take a defensive driver course?

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  Though not prevalent, you can find defensive driving schools open to teenagers. You can either search the Internet for a teen defensive driving course, or try contacting your DMV office for assistance. Some state police agencies will even sometimes offer free courses once or twice a year, usually held in a local parking lot on a designated course.  Keep in mind that these courses are not substitutes for driver education programs. Instead of focusing on teaching how to parallel park or how to interpret a flashing yellow light, these hands-on courses focus on enhancing a teen's defensive driving skills. This, depending on the course, might include learning how to catch and control skids, or how to properly swerve in an emergency-type situation. And in most instances, these are not beginner courses. Most require the teen driver to already hold a drivers license. This is not to say, however, that you can't find a traffic school course for beginners. You may be able to fin...
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• How long does it take to obtain a defensive driving certificate?

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  Complete Defensive Driving First, it depends on the traffic school. Defensive driving courses could vary in length, and different states might require a different amount of classroom hours for drivers to receive a defensive driving certificate. For instance, drivers in Wisconsin looking to have points from a speeding ticket reduced must attend a 15-hour classroom only course. Whereas a typical online traffic school will take approximately six to eight hours.And second, it depends on you. If you enroll in an online traffic school or defensive driving, you'll enjoy the luxury of completing at your own pace. You can finish the course in one sitting and have your defensive driving certificate by the end of the day. Or you can take two weeks, if you so choose. Keep in mind that if you've been court-ordered to enroll in a course, you will be required to complete the class by a specific date set by the court. Receive A Defensive Driving Certificate Upon completion of an online traffic...
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