Texas Approved School #C2786 (School Name: Defensive Drivers Traffic School, LLC) Course Provider #CP246 (Provider Name: USA Driver Safety Course)

Are you approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for all Texas Traffic Courts?

Yes, we are approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for all Texas Traffic Courts. Our TDLR Defensive Driving Safety Course school number is C2786. We are bonded, insured, and have served more than 15,200 students since 2009.

How does your online Texas Online Defensive Driving course work?

  1. Request permission from the court You can request permission by phone, in writing on the back of your citation, or in person. Note that you have until the appearance date on your citation to request permission.
  2. Register for the course. Enter your name, mailing address, completion date, etc.
  3. Start Lesson 1. At the end of each lesson you will take a short quiz. Take the quizzes as many times as you need to pass.
  4. Traffic school certificate. Once you complete the course, your Texas certificate will be mailed to you by USA Traffic, our approved certificate provider. Your certificate of completion will be processed and mailed within one business day from Austin, TX.
  5. After you receive your certificate, send by mail or hand carry the following documents to your court:
    • Your certificate of completion
    • An official copy of your Texas driving record. (Order it here.)
    Once you have submitted your Completion Certificate, the court will notify you when your dismissal has been processed.It's that easy!

How will I benefit from taking an online Texas Driver Safety Course / Texas Defensive Driving Course?

Here are some ways you could benefit from our Texas Online Defensive Driving Course:

  • Dismiss your ticket: Keep points off your driving record by taking this course for a ticket in Texas.
  • Lower your auto insurance: If your insurance provider offers a discount for course completion, you can typically get a 10% rate reduction. (Contact your auto insurance company for more information.)
  • Get both of the above (if you're eligible)!
  • Become a safer, more responsible driver

How much does your Texas Online Defensive Driving Course cost?

Texas state law requires that a person who takes a driving safety course for ticket dismissal must pay at least $25. We honor that minimum price and do not charge more, unless you require faster certificate delivery.

Do I need to take the course all at once? Can I spread it out?

You can complete the course however you want according to your schedule. Many students choose to spread the course out over a week or more.

I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take the Texas Online Defensive Driving Course. How do I find out?

In Texas you are eligible if you:

  • Hold a valid non-commercial driver's license
  • Have been cited for a minor moving violation
  • Have NOT completed a defensive driving course in the last 12 months
  • Did NOT commit your infraction in a construction zone.

If you still are unclear as to whether you qualify for traffic school, contact your court and request more information concerning your particular circumstances.

How long does the course take? Why does this Texas Online Defensive Driving Course have timers?

Texas law requires all online defensive driver courses to span six hours in length. As such we have been asked to place a timer in the course.

How often can I take the Texas Online Defensive Driving Course?

You may take a defensive driving course to dismiss a ticket in Texas once every 12 months. Make sure you request permission from the court to do so before the appearance date on your ticket.

What payment options do I have?

We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, or a bank debit card. You may also pay with PayPal.

Do I need to attend a classroom to take traffic school in Texas?

No. The Texas Online Defensive Driving Course is entirely online. It is online learning on your schedule at your pace.

How long do I have to finish the Texas Online Defensive Driving Course course?

Your driving-safety completion certificate will be mailed to you. We will mail your certificate as soon as possible, but to be safe complete your course well ahead of your court deadline.

Will the court accept my Texas Online Defensive Driving Course certificate?

Yes, provided that you receive permission from the court, register with true and accurate information, and you deliver your certificate and driving record to the court on time.

What if I decide to cancel your Texas Online Defensive Driving Course?

We take your happiness seriously. Please review our website and ask any questions you might have prior to purchase. If you are unhappy, for any reason, please call us and we will do everything we can to make you a life-long customer. If you're still not satisfied, for any reason, within 30 days you get a full refund, period, no questions asked. We don't want your money if you're not totally happy.

Is my information secure and private?

Yes. We follow industry best practices for both security and privacy. We do not disclose your personal information to anyone, except as required by law.

How do I get my certificate, and what do I do with it?

Your driving-safety completion certificate will be mailed to you. By state law, a course provider has up to 15 working days to mail your certificate, so you'll need to take the course well ahead of the deadline imposed by the court. We strive to mail your certificate as soon as possible. 

The envelope that you receive contains two certificates:

  • One for the court
  • One for your insurance company



We suggest that you make a copy of the insurance certificate in case you change insurance companies. We also suggest that you either hand carry your court certificate to the court or that you mail it to the court via certified mail so as to arrive by the date previously established by the court. Note: It must be delivered or mailed by you to the court. We are not permitted to mail either an original or a duplicate certificate to the court.

How can I order my Texas driver's record?

Texas drivers can order their driving record online and print it out immediately here.

Example Exam Question

After it first rains the roads become slick because…

  •  Oil and dirt have not yet washed away
  •  A thin film of plastic covers all roadways
  •  Concealed ice sheets cover the roadway
  •  Rain vaporizes into oxygen and hydrogen
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We take your happiness seriously. If you're not satisfied, for any reason, within 30 days you get a full refund, period, no questions asked. We don't want your money if you're not totally happy.

Questions? We have answers.

Q How long do I have to finish the Texas Online Traffic School course?

A You can complete our online traffic school up until 11:59 pm of the traffic school completion date given to your by the Texas Traffic Court. Note that the courts look at the date you completed the course, not the date they received the information from us.

Q Why don't you offer a "rush delivery" option?

A We believe in doing right by our customers and honest information. You should never pay a "rush delivery fee" charged by some competitor traffic schools. That's because the courts look at when you pass the final exam, not when they receive the information from us.