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Traffic/Driving Schools in South Carolina

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

[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of South Carolina, traffic schools are often referred to as ‘Defensive Driving Course' (DDC). There are three reasons why people enroll in the Defensive Driving 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 obtain point reductions from your driving record.
This program is designed to help you to learn defensive driving techniques that will make you a safer driver. The DDC is an eight hour course and there are various locations and online courses offered in South Carolina. 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 DDC.

[edit] BENEFITS

Any driver can enroll in a Defensive Driving Course 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 Point Reduction - you can remove up to 4 points from your driving record every three years if you complete a program.

[edit] WHEN IS IT MANDATORY?

Either the court or the DMV (when notified by the courts) may order you to successfully complete a Defensive Driving Course 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.