Georgia Defensive Driving Course Online FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions – Defensive Driving in Georgia

General Info

General Info

1. Why should I take a traffic school course?

Taking our course may help you reduce your insurance rates – check with your insurance company to see if they offer a discount for customers who enroll in a Georgia defensive driving course. If you have received a Georgia traffic ticket, you’ll need to contact your court and ask whether they would be willing to approve our course for point reduction.

2. Is this course licensed by the state of Georgia?

I Drive Safely is not currently an approved course provider in Georgia. However, you still may be able to take one of our courses for an insurance discount. Your insurance provider will be able to tell you whether or not you qualify.

3. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take Georgia Traffic School. How do I find out?

Although the state of Georgia does not automatically authorize drivers to take an online traffic school, permission is granted by judges on a case-by-case basis.

4. Does Online Traffic School help my insurance rate in Georgia?

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

5. Where do I send my traffic school certificate in Georgia?

If your insurance provider authorizes you to take our online Georgia defensive driving course for a discount, they may need you to provide a copy of your certificate of completion. As soon as you finish the final exam of your Georgia traffic school, we will get your certificate of completion by email.

Course Info

Course Info

1. How long will this course take?

Our Georgia defensive driving course is not timed; 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 out 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 Georgia driving and traffic laws. Topics covered 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 25 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 to.

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.