DMV.com - your advisor for Oklahoma DMV issues (not from Oklahoma? Select another state)

Traffic/Driving Schools in Oklahoma

Submitted by deniz on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 02:59

[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of Oklahoma, traffic schools are often referred to as ‘Driver Improvement Course' (DIC). There are three reasons why people enroll in the Driver Improvement Courses:

  • After a traffic violation where demerit points were awarded, the court will orders the driver to take a course at a traffic/driving school to improve their safe-driving skills.
  • To receive insurance discounts.
  • To reduce points from their driving record.
This program is designed to help you to learn defensive driving techniques that will make you a safer driver. The DIC is an eight hour course and there are various locations and online clinics offered in Oklahoma. If the clinic has been court-ordered, please ensure that the court will accept a certificate of completion from an online course, before enrolling in a computer based DIC.

[edit] BENEFITS

Any driver can enroll in a Driver Improvement Clinic at any time to receive the following benefits:
  • Insurance Benefits - some insurance companies may offer premium discounts. Please check with your insurance representative to see if you qualify for this discount.
  • Driving Points Reduction- you will obtain a two point reduction from your driving record for 24 months if you complete a course.

[edit] WHEN IS IT MANDATORY?

Either the court or the DPS (when notified by the courts) may order you to successfully complete a driver improvement program when you have been convicted of a moving or traffic violation. It is under the court's discretion as to whether or not you will be mandated to take one of these clinics.

[edit] FEES

Depending on the location, the fees for the course can vary. Please contact the course provider for details on individual pricing.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • If you are looking for information on how to get your license or permit, see Driver's Education.
  • Please click on defensive driving schools for details about other safe driving courses.
  • When studying for your driver's license/permit, use the driver's manual to help you learn about safe driving techniques and traffic laws.
  • For more licensing and safe-driving information for beginning drivers, see learner's permits.