Defensive Driving Courses In United States
The NYSDMV has approved the following sponsoring agencies to provide accident prevention courses that reduce points and insurance rates. Defensive Driving Courses In United States 2025 may be delivered in a traditional classroom setting or via the Internet or another alternative delivery method. You can find out more about a course in your area and the course fee by contacting any of these course providers.
Approved Defensive Driving Courses In United States 2025
Providers of online courses and other alternative delivery method courses
| Course Provider | Contact Information | Website |
|---|---|---|
| I Drive Safely, LLC | 99 Park Avenue, Suite 1560, New York, NY 10016 1-877-860-5275 | https://www.idrivesafely.com/defensive-driving/new-york/pirp/ |
| National Safety Council | 200 Salina Meadows Parkway – Ste. 200, Syracuse, NY 13212-4510 1-800-962-3434 | http://www.drivesafe.com/newyork |
| National Traffic Safety Institute (NTSI) | 2351 Hylan Blvd, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10306 1-800-733-6874 | http://www.ntsi.com/newyork |
| New York Safety Program (NYSP) | 8302 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 1-888-292-0397 | http://www.nysonline.com |
| AARP | 13805 West Road #22, Houston, TX 77041 1-800-350-7025 | http://www.aarpdriversafety.org |
| American Safety | 111 Washington Avenue – Suite 606, Albany, NY 12210 1-800-800-7121 | http://www.bigappletrafficschool.com |
| AAA Driver Improvement Program | 1415 Kellum Place, Garden City, NY 11530 1-844-708-0968 | http://www.aaa.com/defensivedriving |
| American Safety Council (Available in English and Spanish) | 218 West Main Street, Malone, NY 12953 1-877-689-0674 | http://www.newyorksafetycouncil.com |
| An Online Defensive Driving Course by Improv | 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY 10601 1-800-660-8908 | https://www.myimprov.com/defensive-driving/new-york/ |
| Driver Training Associates (DTA) | 125 High Rock Avenue, Suite 210, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 1-800-558-9887 | http://www.ticketschool.com/newyork |
| Empire Safety Council | 176 Terry Road, Smithtown, NY 11787-5106 1-800-246-3603 | http://www.empiresafetycouncil.com |
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Please contact Driver Training Programs at (518) 473-7174 for more information about the Point and Insurance Reduction Program. Please use the Driver Training Complaint Form (PDF) (DTP-201) if you have any concerns or complaints.
Table for Important Points and Deadlines
| Course Name | Course Format | Target Audience | Key Features | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Driving Online Courses | Online | General drivers | Self-paced, accessible anytime | Open enrollment |
| Professional Truck Driver Online | Online | Truck drivers | CDL-focused training, risk reduction | Open enrollment |
| Defensive Driving Classroom Courses | In-person | Employers and general drivers | Interactive, instructor-led training | Check with local schedule |
| State-Certified Defensive Driving Courses | Online/In-person | Drivers needing point reduction | State-specific certification, ticket dismissal | Varies by state |
| Fleet Defensive Driving Training | Online/In-person | Fleet drivers and employers | Customizable programs, fleet safety compliance | Open enrollment |
| Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course | Classroom or Online | Young drivers (ages 15-24) | Focus on decision-making and consequences | Check with provider |
