NY State Defensive Driving Course by IMPROV™ (SSO) - Fun. Fast. Done.
Built by IMPROV®, the driving school that pairs behavioral science with genuine entertainment, this course is trusted nationwide by DMVs, insurance companies, and courts. Over 5 million drivers have already taken an IMPROV® course, and it shows in the 200K+ verified reviews and 4.7 average rating on Shopper Approved. This New York program is built for drivers who need to reduce up to 4 points on a driving record and save on insurance, without losing an evening to it.
What This Course Includes
Reduce up to 4 points on your NY driving record
Save up to 10% on your auto insurance premium
100% online, self-paced, works on any device
No final exam standing between you and your certificate
Certificate issued immediately after completion
Support 7 days a week via live chat, phone, or text
New York drivers who complete this course are eligible for both the point reduction and the insurance discount at the same time, which is part of why it consistently ranks among the most requested courses on the platform - one sitting, two separate benefits.
How the SPIDER Method™ Works
At the center of every module is the SPIDER Method™, a behavior-based approach to defensive driving shaped by input from psychologists who study how drivers actually behave behind the wheel. You will learn to Scan, Predict, Identify, Decide, Execute, and Review each situation as it develops, so the discount comes with a real safety upgrade attached to it.
Built by Writers, Not a Compliance Department
None of it reads like a manual. The lessons are written by professional comedy writers instead of a compliance department, delivered through short videos, interactive scenarios, and bite-sized modules built to hold your attention instead of testing your patience. Students consistently rate this experience well above the traffic school or driving course they may have sat through before.
Self-Paced: No Timers, No Final Exam
Nobody is watching a clock but you. There is no final exam and no forced minimum time locking you to the screen - start on your laptop this afternoon, finish on your phone tomorrow morning, and everything you have done carries over automatically, no matter which device you log back in from.
Once you finish, your certificate of completion is issued immediately and, in most cases, reported electronically to the NY DMV and your insurance provider on your behalf, so one less step lands on your plate.
There is nothing hidden in the checkout. No processing fees buried at the bottom of the page, no surprise charge for a certificate you already paid for - the number you see at signup is the number you pay.
If you hit a snag - a login problem, a question about your certificate, or just general confusion about what happens next - help is a message away seven days a week, via live chat, phone, or text, and usually resolved a lot faster than you would expect from a course tied to a requirement.
Other traffic schools check a box. This course is built to change how you actually drive - and it does that in a fraction of the time you were bracing yourself for.
Enroll now and put your points and premium to work for you. Fun. Fast. Done.
How Much Will I Save?
As a New York resident, completing this course makes you eligible for a 10% discount on your auto insurance, good for 3 years.
Will I save more if members of my family take the course?
To maximize your savings, all family members who are a principal driver of a vehicle on the insurance policy can take the course. Each driver will receive a 10% discount on the base premium of their auto insurance policy. Please note that the discount can be applied to only one driver for each covered vehicle. To confirm the exact amount you will save, please contact your insurance agent.
How will it work?
It’s simple! Get started now with this free registration. Then complete the course (you’re guaranteed to pass). Once completed, we will mail your Certificate of Completion and report your successful completion to the NY DMV and provide you with a copy you can send to GEIC. Your guaranteed 10% auto insurance discount will apply retroactively to the date you finished your course.
How long is the course?
Our course meets the New York time requirement of 6 hours, but the total course time is 5 ½ hours, with 30 minutes allowed for breaks. The good news is that our course saves your progress as you go, which allows you to complete it at your own pace. You can log in and out as many times as you need without ever losing your progress.
Can I take this course for insurance reduction if I am NOT a GEICO customer?
Yes, most insurance companies will give you a discount on your auto premium for completing a Defensive Driving/Insurance Discount course. In some states, insurance discounts are mandatory for all insurance companies. If you are insured with another carrier, please register here.