NDDOT-Approved Course
North Dakota Defensive Driving Course Online
Take three points off your North Dakota record, or keep the points from a small ticket off it entirely. Four hours online, $24.99 total, and your certificate is ready to download the moment you pass.
- 4 hours, self-paced
- Works on your phone
- Certificate included
Is this course for you?
Who it helps- You have points on your record
- You got a small ticket and want to keep the points off your record
- You're getting close to 12 points, when North Dakota suspends your license
Finish an approved course and NDDOT takes 3 points off your record, once every 12 months and up to 9 points in 3 years (NDCC 39-06.1-13).
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Got a ticket worth 5 points or fewer? Choose the course at court when you post bond and those points never go on your record (NDCC 39-06.1-10.1). Just get your certificate to NDDOT within 30 days.
The course can't undo a suspension. North Dakota suspends at 12 points, 7 days for each point over 11, and the reduction applies after you serve it. Under 18, the license is canceled at 6 points. More from the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Your path to fewer points
- Student
- JANE DRIVER
- Completed
- 09/23/2026
- Course length
- 4 hours
- Certificate no.
- ND-000123
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Enroll
Pay $24.99 and start right away on your phone or computer. Chose the course at court? Enroll the same day, because your 30-day clock has already started.
- 02
Learn and pass
Eight short modules at your own pace, with a three-question check after each of the first seven. Then the 25-question final: 18 correct passes, and retakes are free.
- 03
Send it to NDDOT
Download your certificate the moment you pass and email it to drs@nd.gov, or mail it. NDDOT applies the reduction; we don't send it for you. Chose the course at court? NDDOT needs it within 30 days.
A course you'll actually finish
Short lessons in plain English. Stop and resume whenever you like; most people finish in one or two evenings.
Eight short modules of defensive driving in plain language, with North Dakota's point rules built into the last one.
Introduction and Orientation
What defensive driving means, how the course works, and the mindset that makes the next four hours worth it.
Traffic Laws and Why They Matter
Right-of-way, speed, signals, turns, roundabouts and the rules drivers most often get wrong.
Defensive Driving Techniques
Scanning, space, following distance, hazard perception and a checklist you can actually use.
The Psychology of Driving
Attention, attitude, road rage, the myth of multitasking and the three kinds of distraction.
Impaired Driving
Alcohol, drugs, prescriptions, fatigue and the plan you make before the first drink.
Sharing the Road
Motorcycles, trucks, cyclists, pedestrians, farm equipment and winter traffic.
Crash Dynamics and Avoidance
What happens in a collision, how restraints work, and the seconds that avoid it.
The Vehicle and Driving Environment
Maintenance, tires, lights, weather, night driving and North Dakota's rules and point system.
Final Exam
25 questions. 18 correct to pass. Unlimited retakes.
- All four hours of the course
- Eight modules and seven knowledge checks
- The 25-question final exam, with unlimited retakes
- Your certificate of completion, ready to download as a PDF the moment you pass
- Support by phone and email while you are enrolled
Never charged
$24.99
Total. Not a deposit, not a starting price.Full refund any time before you complete the course. Refund policy
What drivers are saying
- Verified on Trustpilot
“Other sites say $20–25 but then after you fill in their form and give your info, you find out they charge you $35 to print the certificate. Here the price was clear upfront and included the certificate. Customer service is very good — I typed my email wrong when I signed up, I called them, and they fixed it right away, and it was during the weekend.”
MW · Texas Driver Safety Course · July 18, 2026 - Verified on Trustpilot
“Not difficult to understand. When a problem occurred they replied immediately and helped me sort it out. 5 stars.”
Princess · Texas Driver Safety Course · May 26, 2026 - Verified on Trustpilot
“Easy to access and informative. I had no problems navigating the system and the customer support services were superb.”
Tommie Garner · Texas Driver Safety Course · May 13, 2026 - Verified on Trustpilot
“Fantastic service and very user-friendly course. Support was quick to assist me when I needed a course update. Five stars!”
Vamsi Raju · Texas Driver Safety Course · August 3, 2026 - Verified on Trustpilot
“Covered practical everyday 'real life' experiences — and also a great refresher course for basics.”
Colleen Minor · Texas Driver Safety Course · August 15, 2026
Popular questions
Still not sure? Ask us before you pay. Real people answer by phone and email.
See every question How many points does the course take off?
Three, once every twelve months, capped at nine points in any three-year period. The reduction applies to points that were on your record before you completed the course, not to points added later.
What is "in lieu of points"?
A choice you make at court when you post bond for a violation worth five points or fewer: complete an approved course and the points are never entered on your record. The bond is still forfeited. You must get your certificate to NDDOT within 30 days of the election, and you can only use the option once every twelve months. It is not a dismissal.
Can I use both the reduction and the in-lieu option in the same year?
No. Electing a course in lieu of points forfeits the three-point reduction for that twelve-month period.
I have twelve points. Will the course stop my suspension?
No. At twelve or more points North Dakota suspends the license, seven days for each point over eleven. The reduction applies only after the suspension is served. Take the course anyway so the reduction is ready when you are eligible.
How long does the course take?
Four hours, self-paced. Most people finish in one or two evenings. There is no state deadline for the course itself; only the in-lieu election carries a 30-day submission deadline.
What is the final exam like?
Twenty-five questions, eighteen correct to pass. Unlimited retakes with different questions and no waiting period.
How do I get my certificate to NDDOT?
Email it to drs@nd.gov or mail it to the Driver License Division. Step-by-step instructions are in our help center. North Dakota has no provider reporting system, so this step is yours.
Is it really $24.99?
Yes. The certificate, unlimited retakes and support are inside that number. There is no processing fee and no upgraded version of the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, in full, at any time before you complete the course. After you pass the exam and the certificate is issued, no refund is available.
Does the course lower my insurance?
We do not promise that. Some insurers offer a premium reduction for a defensive driving course; ask yours before you enroll if that is your reason.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yes. The course and exam work on a phone, and your progress saves the moment you leave.
Is this an NDDOT course?
No. NDDOT approves courses offered by private providers and lists them on its website. We are a private company; our approval status is shown at the top of every page.
Take three points off your North Dakota record
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