Our classroom and online courses provide premium training that is above and beyond driver education classes. Learn defensive driving skills from the international leader in driver safety – and find out how our driver safety courses can pay for themselves in lower insurance rates and fewer crashes and violations.
Our DDC-NY classroom program was the first Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) in New York State. Now our DDC-NY online course (IPIRP) has been approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Read all about it
As the first defensive driver training course approved in New York State, the National Safety Council DDC-NY set the standard for driver improvement. Our classroom course remains the state’s premier program, offering practical information and techniques to avoid collisions and violations. You will learn to choose safe, responsible and lawful driving behaviors instead.
With DDC-NY Online you have the flexibility to work at your own pace and schedule. Plus you get the convenience of training anywhere a computer and internet connection are available, including the comfort of your own home. A convenient bookmark feature allows you to stop and return later to where you left off. Best of all, your certificate of completion will be mailed the business day following course completion. Take a demo or register at right.
Take DDC-NY online or in the classroom and save on your insurance costs. You’ll receive up to a 10% discount on your motor vehicle collision and liability insurance premium each year for three years.
The discount applies to the base rate of your automobile and motorcycle insurance premiums, provided you are listed as the principal operator. Check with your insurance carrier for more details on your total savings.
DDC-NY may also allow you to receive up to a four-point reduction on your driving record. The course may be taken once every 18 months for the point-reduction benefit.
Don’t wait until your premium expires. Take DDC-NY now — and earn your insurance and point reductions.
- New and experienced New York drivers, even those just receiving their driver’s license
- Drivers listed as the principal operator on their automobile and/or motorcycle insurance policies
- Violators who have incurred points on their driving record
- Upon completion, NSC will mail a Certificate of Completion to the address you provided and will electronically notify the NYS DMV
- If you are eligible, the DMV will automatically apply the point reduction to your driving record
- You are responsible for submitting the Certificate of Completion to your insurance company, who will automatically apply the discount to your policy
- DDC-NY is a highly effective interactive course that features activities, case studies, discussions and five video presentations. You won’t be bored in our course!
- The National Safety Council sets the standard in the industry for development and training of quality instructors. Your instructors will keep the course interesting! Or, if you take DDC-NY online, you will find the training equally engaging and effective.
- NSC’s Defensive Driving Courses are trusted by more traffic safety courts, motor vehicle departments, municipalities, businesses, government agencies and driving schools nationwide for consistent quality and content. You will be in good company!
- NSC’s DDC programs are designed and written with the assistance of a select group of devoted highway traffic safety trainers and related specialists who volunteer their time and talents to the research, development and updates of our defensive driving courses. You will know you are getting the best!