Washington D.C. defensive driving courses stress to drivers the importance of maintaining lawful driving practices. Residents can complete a D.C. DMV approved online traffic school course to remove points from their D.C. driving record or to earn a discount on their car insurance premium. For more information regarding Washington D.C. defensive driving, click here.

Drivers education in Washington D.C. is not required by the Department of Motor Vehicles in order for applicants to be eligible for a driving license. The D.C. DMV does approve drivers ed programs for those interested in taking driving classes for their personal benefit. For more information regarding Washington D.C. drivers ed courses, click here.

Washington DC Drivers Education

Taking a DMV-approved drivers ed course in D.C. is recommended for novice drivers who require professional training to pass the driver’s license exam. The drivers education program recommended by the Washington D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles is the course that consists of at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of behind-the-wheel training.

To learn more about drivers ed courses offered in D.C., click here.

Washington D.C. Defensive Driving

Drivers attend traffic school Washington D.C. for one or more of the following reasons:

  • Court ordered.
  • Point reduction.
  • Insurance premium reduction.
  • Voluntary/personal education.

D.C. DMV online traffic schools are approved by the Department to offer point reduction courses to eligible drivers. Drivers with a traffic citation who receive prior authorization from a DMV hearing examiner are eligible for this type of class. Defensive driving course point reduction approval is also required for Washington D.C. license holders who commit traffic violations in other states or jurisdictions.

Traffic school programs are offered all across the country, in each and every state. To find out what courses your state offers, click here.

Last updated on Thursday, December 21 2017.