Course Options New York Safety Council Defensive Driving

Take the New York Online Defensive Driving course to get up to 4 points. Approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Course Options.

1. How Long Is The Online Defensive Driving Course Ny

IMPRESSIONS National Safety Council Online Defensive Driving CourseHi everyone,It’s time to take a Defensive Driving course to ensure I keep getting a discount on my auto insurance. Usually, I attend a class - sometimes in one day, other times over the span of a couple of sessions. Either way, I don’t look forward to it. In the long run, it’s well worth time to attend one and not just for the insurance discount. Lately, I’ve found life has become a bit too convoluted to attend a classroom course. So, for the first time, I’m going the online route. I completed the first section yesterday.

Some observationsMy biggest concern about the online course was compatibility with the Mac and how it would be impacted by the speed of my Internet connection. I’ve found that some sites just don’t work as well in Safari and other Mac web browsers. It’s very annoying. Fortunately, this proved to be a non-issue on my Mac Pro under OS 10.9.2 and Safari v7.0.3 (9537.75.14). I believe the online system requires Microsoft Silverlight, just like Netflix.

My machine asked me to update Silverlight the first time I visited the online course’s web site. I haven’t tried the course on my Macbook Pro under 10.9.2 or on my iPad running iOS 7. No doubt, the Macbook Pro shouldn’t have any problems. The iPad, though, remains to be seen.

I’ll try it and report back. That and my connection is 50/25. Based on the type of system its using, I don’t foresee lower speed connections being an issue. Maybe if you’re on dial-up or have seriously slow Internet access.

But, I don’t think those with normal high speed access via DSL, a cable modem or FIOS connection shouldn’t have any problems at all.The online class is definitely more enjoyable than the classroom course. Maybe it’s because I’m “attending” it at my convenience and in the comfort of my home. My office chair is a heckuva lot more comfortable than the crappy plastic chairs and/or school desks (often with built-in chairs) that we “enjoy” in the classroom version.

The course feels more interactive than the classroom version. No doubt a classroom course is interactive but in a different way. The online version responds directly to how I answer questions and perform in the exercises and such and I’m not distracted by other attendees or stuck with a horribly boring instructor. Been there, done that.

And, believe me, sometimes the other attendees are the primary reason you never want to take a defensive driving class. Ever.One key difference between the online class and the standard classroom class is that you don’t have to do the class all at once.

The online class allows you to easily pause the system when you need to take a break from it for whatever reason. I can move at my pace, as long as I complete the class in within the confines directed by NY state law.

I can’t speak for other states but New York requires you spend at least 320 minutes in the class at the minimum and it must be completed within 30 days from start to finish. I think it’s 320 minutes. Either way, it takes a good amount of time.Other observations. You can’t skip introductory items that really aren’t pertinent to the course. Same goes for instructions on how to navigate the course.

Although it’s boring listening to these components, I understand why you must sit through them. I’ve never done an online course of any kind and was intrigued by how it all works. The system itself is very easy to navigate and you must interact with it.

How Long Is The Online Defensive Driving Course Ny

Sometimes it’s watching a video. Sometimes it’s an quiz or exercise of some kind. And, yes, the system does quiz you at the end of the section and you must pass the quiz with an acceptable score to move on to the next section. I don’t think the results are stored or provided to the DMV.I’m also pleased to say they’ve updated the course a bit since the last time I took it. Maybe the instructors in the class were using older version of the videos and such. The online interactive version accounts for cellular phones and even mentioned Princess Diana in one of the videos and the fact that she may have survived the accident that killed her if she’d been wearing a seatbelt. Some of the videos are the same old videos I’ve seen time and time again.

Others are new to me. Unfortunately, the overall video quality is still mediocre at best. Definitely not up to the same quality standards as NetFlix or Amazon VOD.The system also makes sure it’s really you taking the online class. They do it via telephone calls, recording of your voice and the entry of pins at the beginning and at checkpoints through the course. I was asked to make the initial call and voice recording and, during the first section, a checkpoint phone call and pin entry. I didn’t expect this and I’m glad the system recognizes my voice despite the fact I’m under the weather.

But, no need to be concerned. It’s very easy.A couple of other notes. I chose the National Safety Council course because it’s the one I’ve always attended and has been acceptable by each insurance company I’ve been with over the years - State Farm, Geico, Travelers, etc. Also, definitely make sure you see if provider of your Defensive Driving Class has a state specific course. It turns out the generic version of the course is actually nearly 50% more expensive than the New York specific version of the class. Go figure.Robert.

I don't remember which ones but i've done an online course three times in the last ten years or so. I need to look up the last one i took to make sure i don't do that one again because it was mind numbingly static and boring though it was the least expensive.

Interesting that none of them had the verification aspects you mentioned. I'm in georgia. I wonder if those requirements are mandated state by state.'

Success isn't about how much money you make. It is about the difference you make in people's lives.' -Michelle Obama. Quote M A V I CHow much do you save on your insurance that spending 5+ hours on this makes it worth it?I've never heard of a defensive driving course that didn't involve driving. I'm amazed you can do it all online without any defensive driving at all.i've been doing them since 2005. When i was the primary driver for 2 vehicles the $50 course save me about $80 a year for three years.

Now that my son is the primary driver on one of my cars it only saves me about $40 a year. I have to decide if it's worth my time money-wise but i will admit the course improves my driving awareness. There is no in-car experience but i have found the periodic review of safe driving principles very worthwhile.btw, i could be wrong but i think this discount option is only available to drivers over 50. Perhaps it should be called a 'safer driver' course instead of defensive but that wouldn't sound as marketing sexy.in looking in my files i see i took the course twice with the National Safety Council and last time with the American Safety Council.

It's the latter i definitely found mind numbing and won't do again.' Success isn't about how much money you make. It is about the difference you make in people's lives.' -Michelle Obama.

Mavic,The course costs me $25.00. The certificate is valid for three years. So, think of it as about $8.00 or so per year. It reduces my liability and collisions rates by up to 10% per year while the certificate is valid.

It saves me nearly at the minimum $65 per year for three years. So, $8 or so to save $65+?

It's a no-brainer.No minimum age requirement, no on the road requirements. I got my drivers and motorcycle license when I was 17 years old and have taken the class every three years since. But, as Graylocks pointed out, the insurance savings isn't the only benefit.The class definitely improves driver awareness and principals.

If nothing else, that in itself is worth the price of admission. The other benefits are a bonus.Robert. Quote Robert MThe course costs me $25.00. The certificate is valid for three years. So, think of it as about $8.00 or so per year. It reduces my liability and collisions rates by up to 10% per year while the certificate is valid. It saves me nearly at the minimum $65 per year for three years.

So, $8 or so to save $65+? It's a no-brainer.=It depends on what your time is worth. On the cheap side, it's $10/hr.

Divided over three years, that's about $30/yr, or $38 total. So $38 to save $65? Maybe that's worth it.If your time is worth say $50/hr, you're looking at more like $150/yr to save $65/yr.Help MacInTouch: Buy from Amazon? Use this link Mac News & Info: Mac Benchmarks: Used Mac Stuff FS/T: Mac Software Updates: Fonts: Online Computer Store With Mac Support:.