Master Safe Driving & Reduce Insurance Bills
Most insurance companies offer a discount for completing defensive driving (be sure to check with yours and for more info read our Unapproved States Terms and Conditions for details). This is not a point reduction course.
The course is designed with a focus on New York, complying with all the state guidelines for defensive driving courses
The most convenient, easy, and entertaining way to complete the New York Insurance Discount Course online
Duration
6 hours - complete at your own pace
Passing Grade
At least 70% (unlimited retakes)
What's Included
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Check with your New York insurance company
Contact your auto insurance agent to confirm they accept a defensive driving certificate for an insurance discount in New York.
Complete our 4-hour online New York course
Work at your own pace from any device. Log in and out freely — your progress saves automatically.
Pass the final exam (80% to pass, unlimited retakes)
Don't stress — if you don't pass on the first try, retake the exam as many times as needed at no extra cost.
Download your certificate upon completion
Your certificate of completion is available for immediate download and emailed to you at no extra charge.
Submit your certificate to your insurance company
Present your certificate to your New York auto insurance agent to qualify for a car insurance discount.
Driving in New York State means navigating some of the most varied and demanding road conditions in the United States — often within the same commute. In New York City, you're managing bumper-to-bumper traffic on the BQE, yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks where foot traffic never stops, and sharing lanes with delivery trucks, cyclists, and buses on streets designed for a fraction of today's volume. On the Long Island Expressway — which locals call the world's longest parking lot — the challenge is maintaining focus through hours of stop-and-go gridlock. Head upstate and the picture changes entirely: two-lane roads through the Catskills, lake-effect snow corridors near Buffalo and Syracuse that can drop two feet overnight, and Adirondack mountain passes that demand a completely different driving discipline. DriveSafeToday's New York Insurance Discount Course covers it all.
The curriculum is grounded in New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, including New York's strict cell phone and handheld device ban, the Move Over Law, school bus stopping requirements, and the specific rules governing New York City's unique traffic environment. Modules cover impaired driving consequences under New York's Leandra's Law, defensive techniques for high-speed highway driving on the New York State Thruway, and rural road safety for upstate New York's extensive secondary highway network. It's 100% online, self-paced, and accessible on any device.
New York auto insurance rates are among the highest in the nation, driven by the state's dense population, high litigation rates, and complex insurance requirements. Every dollar saved on your premium matters — and completing a recognized defensive driving course is one of the most straightforward ways to pursue those savings.
Your New York Insurance Discount Course certificate of completion is available for instant free download the moment you pass the final exam. DriveSafeToday provides your completion documentation directly, which you can submit to your insurance carrier and the New York DMV.
Our support team is experienced with New York DMV PIRP program documentation and can assist with any carrier submission requirements. Printed certificates are available for carriers or courts requiring physical copies, with expedited delivery options available.
New York's Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) allows approved course completions to result in a mandatory 10% insurance discount for three years and up to a 4-point reduction on your driving record. However, course approval and the specific discount mechanism depend on the provider's approval status with the New York DMV.
Before enrolling in any New York defensive driving course for insurance or point reduction purposes, confirm that the course provider is currently approved under New York's PIRP program and that your insurance carrier will honor the completion. New York DMV approval status can change, and not all providers offering New York courses are PIRP-certified. Contact your carrier and verify program eligibility before purchasing.
The course is 100% online - no classroom required. You may complete it according to your schedule.
Take the course from any device - mobile, tablet, and computer. It's available 24/7 and you may complete it at your schedule.
The course will always resume from where you left off.
You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass - don’t worry, you have unlimited attempts to pass at no extra charge.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful course completion, we will immediately provide a certificate of completion for you to download and email you a copy at no extra charge. Use it to:
If taking the course for an insurance discount, simply submit your certificate to your insurance company.
We provide the option of sending a hard copy of your certificate by USPS First Class Mail and Express Mail.
Unlock Extra Cash with Your Unique Referral Code
Upon completing our course, take the next step – promote safe driving. Invite friends using your code and cash in $3 per referral.
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1,191,724
Safe Drivers
$27,975,685
Insurance Savings
548,174
Points Removed
$125,502
Referral Payouts
You may test out the New York Insurance Discount Course before you decide to purchase it. We believe in transparency - we want to make sure that everyone who takes the course with us is satisfied!
We're confident that you'll love the insurance discount course!
At this time our course is NOT approved by New York State but we are working with the state to get it approved.
No, it will NOT remove points or fulfill a court order. It can only be used for a car insurance discount.
The exact amount of savings can vary depending on your insurance provider's policies. We recommend consulting with your insurance company/agent to understand how much you can save by presenting your course completion certificate.
Our user-friendly, New York Insurance Discount Course is designed for utmost convenience, allowing participants to complete it entirely online at their own pace. While the course is 6 hours long, it is completely self-paced and untimed. You may complete it at your pace.
Our comprehensive New York Insurance Discount Course stands out by offering immediate access to a downloadable certificate of completion, diverse educational materials including text, audio, and video formats, and engaging quizzes to reinforce learning. Our course is crafted to enhance your driving knowledge and safety practices on New York roads.
We stand behind the quality of our New York Insurance Discount Course with a 100% money-back guarantee. If for any reason you're not satisfied with the course content or experience, we're committed to making it right.
Immediately upon completion of the course, you'll be able to download your certificate, showcasing your commitment to safe driving. This certificate can then be presented to your insurance provider to potentially lower your insurance rates.
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