How much does the course cost?
Our course costs $25.00. This price includes access to all educational materials in the course, all quizzes, and the final exam. It also includes the price of shipping your Certificate of Completion via U.S.
Mail after you pass the course. If you are in a rush and you want your certificate delivered overnight via FedEx, there will be an extra fee of $35.00 for the expedited shipping. We also offer FedEx Second-Day Delivery for an additional charge of $25.00 and FedEx Third-Day Delivery for $20.00.
Is your course approved in the State of Texas?
Yes. Our course is approved in the State of Texas by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for the dismissal of traffic tickets. It is also approved for the reduction of insurance rates.
How much time does it take to complete your course?
Our course takes six hours to complete, as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Do I have to take your entire course all at once?
No. You are free to take our course at your own pace. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requires students to spend a minimum of six hours taking the course. With the online course, you can log out and log back in at your own leisure, 24 hours a day. Our program will remember where you left off and you can start again in that exact spot. All you need to do is go to our home page and click on the "Log In" button. Enter your driver's license number and password, and you will pick up where you left off.
Do I have to take your entire course on the same computer?
No. Our entire course is online, so you can take our course on any computer that has an Internet connection. When you log in, our program will check the computer you are using to make sure it has all the necessary software. If you need to download any additional software, we will show you how to do so easily and at no cost.
Is your course offered in any languages other than English?
We are pleased to announce that we now offer our Defensive Driving course in both English and Spanish.
Are there quizzes in your course?
You will be asked quiz questions periodically throughout the course. The quizzes are designed to test your understanding of the key points of each chapter and prepare you for the final exam.
Does your course have a final exam?
Yes. After completing all of the chapters, a final exam will be administered. It will include 20 multiple-choice questions based on the course material. In order to pass, you must get at least 70% of the questions correct &ndahs; that's 14 questions correct out of 20. Right after you complete the final exam, we will let you know whether you have passed or not. If you don't pass the final exam the first time, don't worry. You can review the course material and take the final exam again. You get three chances to pass the final exam.
How do I start the course?
To start the course, all you need to do is go to our home page and click the "Registration" button. You will be guided through the registration process. If you are taking our course to have your traffic ticket dismissed, you will need to know what county and court issued the ticket. This information is located on the return address of the copy of the ticket you received in the mail. You will also need to provide personal information, including your mailing address, driver's license number, and license plate number.
How soon can I start the course?
You can start the course as soon as you register. You can register for our course online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no need to call us. To register, simply click on the "Registration" button on our home page. If you have any questions, contact us at 1-800-851-3007.
How do I know if I passed the final exam?
After you complete the final exam, you will know immediately if you passed or not. If you do not pass, you will get two additional chances to pass the final exam at no extra charge. When you do pass, a screen will appear that congratulates you on passing and asks you to confirm the address to which we will mail your Certificate of Completion.
What happens if I fail the final exam?
If you fail the final exam, you will get two more chances to take it at no additional cost. You will have the chance to review all of the course material and an optional course summation before retaking the final exam.
Will I still be able to take the course even if I don't have a printer?
You do not need a printer to take our course. You may want to print certain pages for your records, but this is not a requirement. Certain information will also be sent to you via e-mail, if you provide us with an e-mail address when you register.
Will my course expire?
From the time you register, you will have 180 days to complete your course. After 180 days, your registration will no longer be considered active.