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Three steps from
signup to certificate.

A simple online course you can complete on any device, on your own schedule. Pause anytime and pick up right where you left off whenever you're ready.

Most students finish the course in one sitting. Others spread it out over several days. Either way, your progress is automatically saved so you can complete the course whenever it fits your schedule.

1SIGN UP
2PASS THE COURSE
3GET YOUR CERTIFICATE
THE PROCESS  ·  START TO FINISH

Three steps. That's the
whole thing.

Sign up in a few minutes, work through the course at your own pace, and we'll send your certificate exactly the way you picked at registration.

01≈ 3 MINUTES

Sign up.

Enter your name, email, and the court listed on your ticket. Select the course you need for ticket dismissal or an insurance discount, then choose how you would like your certificate delivered after completion. Pay the state required course price and get started immediately

  • Choose standard, expedited, or same day certificate delivery
  • Add your Driver Record in a single step if needed
  • Update your shipping selection anytime through Member Services
02ON YOUR SCHEDULE

Complete the course.

Work through the course at your own pace on any device. Each section includes short quizzes to help reinforce what you learn as you go. Depending on the course you selected, you may complete unit quizzes only or finish with a multiple choice final exam for insurance discount eligibility.

  • Pause anytime and resume where you left off
  • Switch between your computer, tablet, or phone anytime
  • Simple, straightforward quizzes designed to help you pass
03SAME-DAY AVAILABLE

Receive your certificate.

As soon as you pass the final exam, we process your Texas certificate of completion using the delivery option selected during registration. You can then submit it to your court before your due date. If you completed the course for an insurance discount, you will also receive a second copy for your insurance provider.

  • Standard mail arrives in approximately 5 to 7 business days
  • Same day processing ships the day you complete the course
  • Electronic delivery is sent directly to your inbox within hours
TWO COURSE TYPES

Choose the course that matches why you're taking it.

We offer separate courses for ticket dismissal and insurance discounts, each designed to meet the specific Texas requirements for that purpose.

COURSE TYPE · MOST POPULAR

Ticket dismissal course

Take this version if you got a moving violation and your court approved you to take a defensive driving class to keep it off your record.

  • Recognized by every court in Texas
  • Two certificate copies — one for court, one for insurance
  • One dismissal per 12-month period (state law)
  • Must be completed before your court due date
Start Dismissal Course
COURSE TYPE

Insurance discount course

Take this version if you're not dealing with a ticket but want a discount on your Texas auto insurance. Most carriers offer up to 10% off!

  • Same course content, same final exam
  • Certificate goes to your insurance agent
  • Most carriers honor a 3-year discount
  • Call your agent first to confirm eligibility
Start Discount Course
READY WHEN YOU ARE  ·  $25 — LOWEST IN TEXAS

Register tonight. Finish tonight.

The whole process — from creating your account to passing the final exam — usually takes one focused sitting. We'll handle the certificate from there.