Ohio Online Defensive Driving Courses

Online Defensive Driving Course in Ohio

Getting a traffic ticket can wreak havoc on your driving record and your insurance rates due to the points associated with your violation. Attempting to fix the situation can be a major hassle as well. Rectifying the points associated with your traffic ticket doesn’t have to be a nightmare – with I Drive Safely, you can guarantee that it’ll be a walk in the park. When you take our Ohio defensive driving course online, you’ll be able to:

• Work however, whenever, and wherever you want
• Study around your own schedule
• Set a comfortable pace with minimal stress
• Reduce your points right from the comfort of your home

Our course qualifies you for a 2-point credit on your drivers license. You can reduce points with an online defensive driving course once every 3 years, and you can even take our course up to five times to clear up your driving record. And if that weren’t enough, your auto insurance provider may give you a discount for taking our course. With I Drive Safely, it’s a win-win situation.

Take Your Ohio Defensive Driving Course Online

I Drive Safely’s Ohio defensive driving course is 100% online and lets you take your drivers education in your own hands. You get to set the pace of your education, and you get to decide how quickly you progress through the course. Whether you prefer to power through the curriculum in one sitting or take your time with each chapter to make sure you absorb everything, our Ohio defensive driving course fits everyone’s personal learning preferences. Whichever option you choose, you never have to worry about forgetting where you left off, thanks to our exclusive auto-save technology. You can log out at home, move locations to a coffee shop, log back in, and pick up right where you left off.

A Quality Education Approved by Ohio Court

Our Ohio defensive driving Online course is approved by the following individual court in the state of Ohio:

• The Village of New Albany Mayor’s Court

Other counties may approve our course; contact your local court and ask for permission first.

Our course is quick and easy, spanning 8 short, easy-to-understand chapters that use videos, animations, graphics, and interactive multimedia features to keep studying engaging and fun. Each chapter ends with a 10-question quiz, and the course concludes with a 40-question multiple-choice final exam. Score at least 80% in each, and you’ll have successfully passed the course. Didn’t pass the first time? No problem – we allow unlimited attempts on the final exam.

Get Discounts on Your Auto Insurance

Taking our Ohio defensive driving course may earn you a nice discount on your auto insurance. Many insurance companies offer a rate reduction for drivers who complete a defensive driving course. Ask your agent if you are eligible, and if so, what that discount would be. All you’ll need to do is send your insurance provider your certificate of completion once you’ve finished our course, and your savings will begin!

Fast Certificate Delivery

When you pass our Ohio defensive driving course with flying colors, we won’t keep you waiting for your completion certificate – we know you need your completion information as soon as possible. Once you finish our course, we’ll process your information and email your certificate. If you need your information sooner rather than later, we also offer instant certificate delivery.

Help is Here When You Need it

Our Ohio defensive driving course isn’t the only thing that’s available 7 days a week—our Customer Support Team is also ready and able to take your calls and emails. Whether you have concerns about our course, questions about the point reduction process, or just general inquiries on Ohio traffic law, our team of specialists can assist you.

How to Take a Defensive Driving Course Online in Ohio

The state of Ohio allows drivers to earn a 2-point credit on their driving record by completing our Ohio online defensive driving course. If that weren’t enough, completion of our course could also qualify you for a discount on your auto insurance rates as well. Please note, however, that the 2-point credit may only be earned once every 3 years, and only 5 times total.

Whether you’re looking for a 2-point credit or discount on your auto insurance, we’ve put together a comprehensive look at the steps you’ll need to take to earn each of your incentives. If you still have questions, you can always contact our customer support staff any time you need them.

How to Earn a 2-Point Credit on Your Driving Record

How to Get a Discount on Your Auto Insurance Rate

How to Earn a 2-Point Credit on Your Driving Record

1. Contact your court or the BMV to confirm your eligibility and request a referral for traffic school.
   If you have recently received a traffic ticket, you may call your court and request permission to dismiss the points through our course. If you have not recently received a ticket, but you have accumulated points on your driving record, contact your local BMV branch and confirm your eligibility to enroll in this course.
   Eligibility requirements are as follows:
   • You may only have 2-11 points on your driver’s license
   • You may NOT have taken a course within the last 3 years
   • You may only reduce points 5 times within your lifetime
2. Enroll in and complete your I Drive Safely Ohio defensive driving course.
3. Submit your certificate of completion to your court or BMV.
   Depending upon who referred you, you will need to submit your course completion either to your court (who will forward it to the BMV), or directly to the BMV itself. I Drive Safely will send your completion certificate straight to you via the delivery method you have chosen.
4. Check your driving record.
   Give the BMV a few weeks to process your course completion, and then follow up by checking on your driving record. You should see the application of your 2-point credit.

How to Get a Discount on Your Auto Insurance Rate

1. Contact your insurance provider for details on their driver improvement discounts.
   Many (if not most) insurance companies offer a rate reduction for drivers who complete a defensive driving course. Ask your agent if you are eligible, how much you would save, and how long your discount would last. You should also find out if they allow you to renew your discount after it expires.
2. Enroll in and complete your Ohio defensive driving course.
3. Submit your certificate of completion to your insurance company.
   After you finish your course, we will send you a completion certificate that you may submit to your insurance provider. They will then process your course completion and let you know when you can expect your discounted rate to take effect.
4. Enjoy your reduced insurance rate!

Frequently Asked Questions for Online Defensive Driving in Ohio

Course Information

Course Information

1. Is this course approved?

Yes! Our Ohio defensive driving course is approved by various courts in the state of Ohio to satisfy a requirement for defensive driving or traffic school. If you’re not sure whether your court approves this course, contact them for more information.

2. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take an Ohio defensive driving course. How do I find out?

To receive a 2-point credit on your driving record, you must meet these eligibility requirements:

• You may only have 2-11 points on your driver’s license
• You may NOT have taken a course within the last 3 years
• You may only reduce points 5 times within your lifetime

We have all of the eligibility requirements and steps to take for the Ohio defensive driving course listed on our How It Works page.

3. How often can I take defensive driving in Ohio?

You may earn a 2-point credit every 3 years. You may only reduce points 5 times total over your lifetime.

4. How long will this course take?

I Drive Safely’s Ohio defensive driving course meets the state-mandated 8-hour length requirement, and is broken up into 8 single-subject chapters. You may work through those 8 hours all in one day if you choose, or you may spread them out over a longer period of time. How long it takes is completely up to you!

5. What types of things will I study?

Each of your 8 course chapters focuses on single topics that pertain to Ohio driving and traffic laws. These topics include:

• Highway safety
• Alcohol- and drug-impaired driving
• State traffic laws
• Driving emergencies
• Vehicle maintenance

6. What is the testing and grading policy?

Each of the 8 chapters contains a quiz that reviews important content from that chapter. There are 10 questions per quiz, and you need to obtain an 80% or higher to pass onto the next chapter. The quizzes will provide you with an excellent opportunity to master the course material and prepare for your final exam. You will be provided with feedback on any incorrect answers, and you may retake your quizzes an unlimited amount of times.

You will then take your final exam at the end of your course, with 40 multiple-choice questions and a passing score of 80% or higher. You may retake the exam if you do not pass on your first try. You are allowed unlimited attempts.

7. Is there any way I can fail the course?

Absolutely not! You have unlimited retakes on your chapter quizzes and final exam, so if you fail to achieve a passing score on your first try, you may simply retake the chapter again until you do.

8. Why does this course have timers?

This course is required by Ohio law to span 8 hours in length. To comply with this law, we (and all other online defensive driving schools) are required to place timers on each page of the course. We realize that some students may read faster than the timer will permit you to advance, but state regulations prohibit us from changing this function. The timers cannot be disabled for any reason.

9. Is there a time limit to complete this course?

Deadlines are typically determined by the Ohio courts or BMV. While we allow you 180 days to complete your course before your account is suspended, the court or BMV may require you to finish your course much sooner than that. Make sure to determine their deadline before beginning the course.

Regardless of court or BMV deadlines, you MUST complete the course within 180 days of registration. Any student who has not successfully completed the course within 180 days will be terminated without notice and will not be eligible for a refund.