Frequently Asked Questions for Traffic School & Defensive Driving in NH 

General Info

General Info

1. Why should I take a traffic school course?

First, you may be able to dismiss a traffic ticket. Second, insurance companies often offer discounts to those who’ve completed a New Hampshire defensive driving course. Finally, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you be a safer driver.

2. Is this course licensed by the state of New Hampshire?

Our course is approved by the Jaffrey/Peterborough District Court to help you dismiss a traffic citation. If your traffic court falls outside of that district, you’ll need permission from your local traffic court or judge. If you need more specific information regarding your New Hampshire traffic court and traffic school, please contact your local court.

3. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take your online New Hampshire traffic school. How do I find out?

If your traffic court is outside the Jaffrey/Peterborough District Court area, you’ll need the court’s permission to take our online traffic school.

4. Does online traffic school help my insurance rate in New Hampshire?

You’ll need to check with your insurance provider to make sure they offer a discount for completing a New Hampshire defensive driving course.

5. If I do qualify for an insurance discount, where do I send my certificate of completion?

If your insurance provider authorizes you to take our online New Hampshire defensive driving course for a discount, they may ask you to provide a copy of your certificate of completion. If you finish the final exam of your New Hampshire traffic school before 3PM Central time, we will put your certificate of completion in the mail the same day. We deliver via U.S. Mail for free, and will have your certificate to your door within 5-7 days of shipment. If you need it sooner, you can choose from one of our FedEx options for expedited shipping.

Course Info

Course Info

1. How long will this course take?

Our online New Hampshire defensive driving course is not timed, and you can take the course at your own pace. Your course material is broken down into 8 single-subject units. You can complete it in a single day, or spread it over a few days.

2. What types of things will I study?

Each of the course chapters focuses on a single topic that pertains to New Hampshire driving and traffic laws. Those topics include:

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

3. Do I have to take a final exam?

Yes, your final exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. You need to score a 80% or higher to pass, but you may retake the exam as many times as you need.

4. What is identity verification?

You will provide proof of your identity at the beginning of your course in order to ensure that you are the one taking this course. This is the only fair way of assessing that you are the one taking the course.

5. How can I meet the identity verification requirement?

To prove your identity, you will be asked a series of personal questions during your registration for the course. You will need to remember these answers, because you will be asked the same questions throughout the course to prove that you are the one at the keyboard.

6. What certificate delivery options do I have?

Your proof of completion will be automatically sent to you by I Drive Safely at no cost. If you want a copy for own personal records, we offer the option to have it sent via e-mail, direct download, or through the mail.