20% of your purchase will support NSC life-saving efforts on the road, in communities and workplaces.
State Farm® and the National Safety Council are working together to help improve your driving skills by offering the NSC Defensive Driving Course. These classes provide a refresher course in the driving laws in your state and teach you strategies that may help you avoid collisions and traffic violations. You can take the course online at your own pace or in a classroom setting. Once successfully completed, a certificate must be presented to your State Farm agent.
Online Course
A highly interactive and engaging 6-hour online program that focuses on hazard recognition and collision avoidance techniques. The course addresses common driving violations that result in collisions and how to change driving habits to eliminate moving violations. In addition, it covers NYS specific laws.
The course is presented in six sessions:
Classroom Course
Like the online program, the NSC 6-hour classroom defensive driving course focuses on hazard recognition, collision avoidance and how to drive defensively in unpredictable conditions. This highly interactive instructor-led course includes a defensive driving self assessment risk survey, and participants will learn why choosing safe, responsible and lawful driving behaviors makes personal and financial sense.
The classroom course features:
Who and what is National Safety Council (NSC)?
The nation's leading safety advocate for more than 100 years, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization with the mission of eliminating preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by engaging businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public to help prevent death and injuries. Visit us at www.nsc.org to learn more about NSC and our life saving mission.
How do I get my completion certificate after taking the course?
Once you've completed your online course, your certificate of completion will be mailed the next business day to the address you provided upon registration. If you take the course at an NSC Training Center, a certificate of completion will be mailed to you within 4 weeks after you successfully complete the course.
How much does the Defensive Driving Course cost?
The online program is $24.95, with 20% of the proceeds going towards NSC life-saving initiatives, including opioid misuse, teen driving, distracted driving and many others. Classroom courses do cost more. Cost varies based on what the training center chooses to charge. Please contact your training center directly.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The online course takes 6 hours to complete. The classroom courses are also 6 hours in length. Contact your local training center to learn about class locations and cost.
New York
You are eligible for a mandatory insurance premium discount of up to 10% for three years. This discount applies to the base rate of your automobile or motorcycle insurance premiums, provided you are listed as the principal operator.
A certificate must be presented to State Farm showing the course was successfully completed.
In addition, upon completion of the defensive driving course, you will be eligible for up to a 4-point reduction with NYS DMV. This course may be taken once every 18 months for point reduction.
ALBANY
Northeastern New York Safety and Health Council
45 COLVIN AVE
6-hour Course
(518) 438-2365
BALDWIN
CR Training And Consulting
732 EDWARD ST
6-hour Course
(516) 378-0837
BALDWINSVILLE
Ray's Driving Course
8417 OSWEGO RD
6-hour Course
(315) 263-3992
BALLSTON SPA
Cornell University - Saratoga
50 W HIGH ST
6-hour Course
(518) 885-8995
BARTON
Southern Tier Driving School
2709 ELLIS CREEK RD
6-hour Course
(607) 565-9960
BATAVIA
Genesee Community College
1 COLLEGE RD
6-hour Course
(585) 343-0055 x6269
BATH
Steuben County Sheriffs Office
7007 RUMSEY STREET
6-hour Course
(607) 622-3930
BAYSIDE
Drive Safe Consultants
20933 26TH AVE APT 1C
6-hour Course
(917) 912-6422
BEACON
P&L Advisors
340 MAIN ST
6-hour Course
(845) 831-4300
BEDFORD HILLS
Bedford Police Department (652)
307 BEDFORD RD
6-hour Course
(914) 241-3111
BELLMORE
ABC CPR
25 MARLBORO PL
6-hour Course
(516) 781-6725
BELLMORE
Tradesmen Club
1677 NEWBRIDGE RD
6-hour Course
(516) 543-9892
BINGHAMTON
Broome Community College
907 FRONT ST # D-217C
6-hour Course
(607) 778-5012
BRONX
Riverbay Corporation
2049 BARTOW AVE
6-hour Course
(718) 320-3388
BROOKLYN
Independent Drivers Guild
456 JOHNSON AVE
6-hour Course
(718) 841-7330
CLIFTON PARK
Community Driver Safety Program
19 OAKBROOK COMMONS
6-hour Course
(877) 910-7843
CLIFTON PARK
Bell's Auto Driving School
632 PLANK RD STE 110
6-hour Course
(518) 371-8949
EAST MEADOW
All County Investigations
158 BERNICE DRIVE
6-hour Course
(516) 282-6790
EAST SYRACUSE
McMahon's Training Center
7224 MANLIUS CENTER RD
6-hour Course
(315) 656-4273
EDWARDS
Zachary Risk Management
3 CHURCH ST
6-hour Course
(315) 263-8720
ELMIRA
WFD Safety Consultants
931 GROVE ST
6-hour Course
(607) 734-2145
ELMIRA
Perry & Carroll
6-hour Course
(607) 734-4291
ELMIRA
Evans Roofing Company
1421 COLLEGE AVE
6-hour Course
(607) 734-8838
GARDEN CITY
Adelphi University
1 SOUTH AVE
6-hour Course
(516) 877-3248
GLEN HEAD
AHRC - Nassau Chapter
189 WHEATLEY RD
6-hour Course
(516) 626-1075
HAMBURG
Town Of Hamburg
6100 S PARK AVE
6-hour Course
(716) 649-6111
HERKIMER
Herkimer County Clerk's Office
109 MARY ST STE 1111
6-hour Course
(315) 867-1129
HOGANSBURG
St Regis Mohawk Tribe
412 STATE ROUTE 37
6-hour Course
(518) 358-2272
HUNTINGTON
Construction Safety & Health
57 Pilgrim Path
6-hour Course
(631) 275-8579
ITHACA
Tompkins Seneca Tioga Boces
555 WARREN RD
6-hour Course
(607) 257-1561
LONG ISLAND CITY
Tribune Training Academy
3501 QUEENS BLVD
6-hour Course
(917) 330-0891
LONG ISLAND CITY
Team Systems
30-17 40TH AVE
6- or 8-hour Course
(718) 786-0640
MALVERNE
StreetKo Concepts LLC
266 Morris Ave.
6-hour Course
(212) 920-9876
MARCELLUS
Paul Associates
34 1ST ST
6-hour Course
(315) 673-4432
MASPETH
AR Smart Tax Service
6104 FLUSHING AVE
6-hour Course
(718) 894-1040
MECHANICVILLE
Knapp Insurance Agency
238 S CENTRAL AVE
6-hour Course
(518) 541-2180
MEDFORD
Play It Safe Education
165 SOUTHAVEN AVE
6-hour Course
(631) 758-6020
MIDDLETOWN
Kerry Professional Driving School
12 EVERGREEN DR
6-hour Course
(845) 343-3432
MORRISVILLE
NY State University Police
80 EATON ST
6-hour Course
(315) 684-6410
MOUNT KISCO
Mt. Kisco Fire Department
29 GREEN ST
6-hour Course
(914) 879-5654
MOUNT KISCO
Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance
310 LEXINGTON AVE
6-hour Course
(914) 241-1126
NESCONSET
Driver Education Consultants
35 GALAHAD LN
6-hour Course
(631) 360-9720
NEW CITY
Jawonio Inc
260 N LITTLE TOR RD
6-hour Course
(845) 708-2000
NEW YORK
D&A Defensive Driving Center
450 W. 33rd ST
6-hour Course
(646) 739-7900
NEW YORK
G-Square Consulting Services
888C 8TH AVE STE 424
6-hour Course
(917) 681-2810
NEW YORK
Project Renewal
200 VARICK ST
6-hour Course
(212) 620-0340
OCEANSIDE
Guardian Bus Company
3530 OCEANSIDE RD
6-hour Course
(516)723-3287 Ext. 4126
OGDENSBURG
United Helpers Care
100 FORD ST
6-hour Course
(315)394-6702, ext. 303
ORISKANY
Oneida County Dept Traffic Safety
6-hour Course
(315) 736-8946
PATCHOGUE
All Suffolk Auto School
20 MEDFORD AVE STE 104
6-hour Course
(631) 289-1862
PENN YAN
Yates County Chamber of Commerce
2375 ROUTE 14A
6-hour Course
(315) 536-3111
PLAINVIEW
WE Transport
75 COMMERCIAL ST
6-hour Course
(516) 349-8200
POMONA
Rockland County Fire Training Center
35 FIREMENS MEMORIAL DR
6-hour Course
(845) 358-0728
POUGHKEEPSIE
Dutchess County Boces
1 CIVIC CENTER PLZ STE 300
6-hour Course
(845) 486-3640 x6102
ROCHESTER
Rochester City School District
835 HUDSON AVE BLDG 1
6-hour Course
(585) 336-4165
ROCHESTER
Marianetti Agency
53 GOLDEN OAKS WAY
6-hour Course
(585) 434-5900
ROCHESTER
Town of Greece
ONE VINCE TOFANY BLVD
6-hour Course
(585) 720-0028
ROME
Traffic Safety Research
205 RIVERVIEW PKWY N
6-hour Course
(315) 750-0035
SEAFORD
Floor Expo Ltd.
3600 MERRICK ROAD
6-hour Course
(516) 812-6141
SOUTH FALLSBURG
Rolling V Bus Corporation
5008 MAIN ST
6-hour Course
(845) 434-0511
SPRING VALLEY
Upper Room House of Worship
118 BETHUNE BLVD
6-hour Course
(845) 371-7141
SPRING VALLEY
Safety First Security Training School
4 N HILLSIDE AVE
6-hour Course
(845) 300-6189
STONE RIDGE
Ulster County Community College
491 COTTEKILL RD
6-hour Course
(845) 339-2025
SUFFERN
Town of Ramapo Police Dept.
237 ROUTE 59
6-hour Course
(845) 918-4345
SYRACUSE
Syracuse Police Dept
511 S STATE ST STE 400
6-hour Course
(315) 442-5200
SYRACUSE
National Safety Council
200 SALINA MEADOWS PKWY STE 200
6-hour Course
(315) 453-7462
SYRACUSE
North Syracuse Fire Department
109 CHESTNUT ST
6-hour Course
(315) 458-5345
SYRACUSE
Teamsters Local 317
566 SPENCER ST
6-hour Course
(315) 471-4164
SYRACUSE
Helio Health
555 E GENESEE ST
6-hour Course
(315) 474-5506
SYRACUSE
Guss' Safety
2708 W GENESEE ST
6-hour Course
(315) 488-6639
TARRYTOWN
PAS Auto School Inc
505 WHITE PLAINS RD STE 122
6-hour Course
(914) 332-7700
TONAWANDA
WNY Adult Continuing Education Solutions
80 CLINTON ST
6-hour Course
(716) 260-1881
UNIONDALE
Lasalle Driving School
194 UNIONDALE AVE
6-hour Course
(516) 483-5710
UTICA
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
100 SEYMOUR RD
6-hour Course
(315) 792-7222
VALHALLA
Town of Mt Pleasant (882)
1 TOWN HALL PLZ
6-hour Course
(914) 742-2300
VESTAL
Vestal Volunteer Fire Dept
605 VESTAL PKWY
6-hour Course
(607) 748-6618
WASHINGTONVILLE
Fig's Auto Driving School
25 ROUTE 208
6-hour Course
(914) 496-9952
WATERLOO
Seneca County Chamber of Commerce
1 W MAIN ST
6-hour Course
(315) 568-2906
WESTBURY
Defensive Driver Services
188 CHOIR LN
6-hour Course
(516) 997-5426
WHITESTONE
R Smith Agency
1745 166TH ST
6-hour Course
(516) 674-3220
WOODHAVEN
Trama's Auto School
8715 JAMAICA AVE
6-hour Course
(718) 847-2015
YONKERS
Troy
22 PORTLAND PL
6-hour Course
(914) 423-3919
YONKERS
Driver Improvement Programs
63 HENDERSON AVE
6-hour Course
(646) 208-4977
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
Drivers Safety Program
2224 SULTANA DR
6-hour Course
(914) 962-5390