{"id":975,"date":"2023-03-20T19:55:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T19:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/?p=975"},"modified":"2023-03-20T19:55:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T19:55:48","slug":"completing-a-defensive-driving-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/sr-22-rate-savings-tips\/completing-a-defensive-driving-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Completing a Defensive Driving Course\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A lot of people know the most common ways to save money on <\/span>SR-22 insurance<\/span><\/a>, like keeping a clean driving record or bundling policies. But when you\u2019re looking to really save as much as possible, there\u2019s another option available to you: taking a defensive driving course.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This article covers all the basics you should know about defensive driving classes, including who should take one and what to expect during your first course.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Defensive Driving Course?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A defensive driving course, also called a defensive driving class or driving safety class, is a special type of class that teaches and refreshes drivers on safe techniques for handling hazardous or unexpected situations on the road. Many driving safety classes also cover basic traffic laws that apply in your state or local area, such as <\/span>DUI laws<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the Difference Between Drivers Ed vs Defensive Driving Course?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Both driving safety classes and driver\u2019s ed provide classroom instruction, but they\u2019re aimed at different kinds of drivers. While driver\u2019s ed is designed for new drivers who may have never driven a car before, a defensive driving class teaches more advanced driving skills to people who already have a license.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Needs to Take a Defensive Driving Class?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most people aren\u2019t required to take a safety driving class, but if you are, you\u2019ll be notified by a court or your state DMV (similar to <\/span>when you need SR-22 insurance<\/span><\/a>). The most common reasons for needing to take a defensive driving class are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n