6-Hour Defensive Driving (Driver Improvement)
Live on Zoom, a new class every week
The Georgia DDS-certified 6-hour Driver Improvement course, taught live on Zoom. Dismiss a ticket, remove up to 7 points, reduce a fine, or earn an insurance discount — finish in a single day and get your certificate the same day.
$95 is the fee Georgia DDS sets for the official certified 6-hour Driver Improvement course. Courses advertised far below it are generally not state-certified and will not be accepted by a Georgia court or by DDS.
Class times
Daytime class
A new class every week
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The full 6-hour course in a single day. Call for this week's date — seats are limited and they go.
Evening class
One pair of evenings each week
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Both evenings are required to complete the course.
Is this the right class for you?
If none of these quite describe your situation, call us — we would rather spend five minutes on the phone than have you sit through the wrong course.
- Drivers ordered by a court to complete Driver Improvement
- Anyone needing points removed before a license suspension
- People working toward a ticket dismissal or a reduced fine
- Drivers wanting the insurance premium discount
- Drivers in the license reinstatement process
- Anyone with another court matter that asks for the certificate
Why students choose this class here
Ticket dismissal
Many Georgia courts will dismiss a citation on production of a Driver Improvement certificate. It is the court's decision rather than ours, so confirm with the court handling your ticket — but this is the most common reason people take the course.
Removes up to 7 points
Completing the course removes up to 7 points from your Georgia driving record. Available once every 5 years, and often the difference between keeping your license and losing it.
Reduced fines and other court matters
Courts frequently reduce a fine for a driver who has completed the course, and it is accepted toward a range of other traffic matters. Bring us your paperwork and we will tell you whether this is the certificate it is asking for.
License reinstatement
Driver Improvement forms part of the reinstatement process for a suspended Georgia license. Call before you pay for anything — the order the steps are done in matters.
Insurance discount for 3 years
Most Georgia insurers apply a discount of at least 10% for a certified Driver Improvement certificate, and it typically holds for three years. The exact figure varies by company — ask your agent what yours offers.
Done in a day, certificate the same day
A new class runs every week — take it in a single session, or split it across two weeknight evenings. Your certificate is issued the same day you finish, so it can reach the court, DDS, or your insurer without waiting on the mail.
Learn to drive with confidence in your language
We offer complete driver education courses and behind-the-wheel training in English, Urdu, Hindi and Gujarati. Master the road comfortably with certified instructors who speak your language.
- English
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Gujarati
What the course covers
- Georgia traffic law and recent changes drivers commonly miss
- How the Georgia points system actually works
- Collision avoidance and space-management techniques
- Speed, following distance, and stopping-distance realities
- Distracted driving, phones, and Georgia's hands-free law
- Impaired and fatigued driving
- Aggressive driving and road-rage de-escalation
- Adverse weather, night driving, and reduced visibility
- Sharing the road with trucks, motorcycles, cyclists, and pedestrians
What you need to bring
- A desktop, laptop, or tablet with a working webcam and microphone
- A valid government-issued photo ID for identity verification
- A quiet, private, well-lit room for the full 6 hours
- A reliable internet connection
- Your court paperwork or citation number, if a court ordered the course
Read this before your first live class
These are Georgia DDS requirements, not house preferences. Breaking them means dismissal with no refund and no certificate.
Camera on, face fully visible, the entire class
Dismissal riskYour camera must stay on for the full session, framed so your whole face, both ears, and your shoulders are clearly visible. Long hair and ponytails must be tied back or moved so your ears are never covered — your instructor is required to confirm you are not wearing earbuds or headphones and is not permitted to take your word for it.
Desktop, laptop, or tablet only — no phones
Dismissal riskYou must join from a desktop, laptop, or tablet with a working webcam and microphone. Mobile phones are not permitted: the screen is too small to display the required course material, and the camera cannot hold the framing the state requires for monitoring.
No beds, no vehicles, no lying down
Dismissal riskSitting on a bed, lying down, or attending from inside a vehicle — parked or moving — results in immediate dismissal with no refund. You must be seated upright at a desk or table for the whole class.
A quiet, private, well-lit room
Attend from a quiet room on your own, with enough light on your face for the instructor to see you clearly. Family members, children, pets, television, and background noise are all disruptions the instructor is required to act on.
100% attendance — a 10-minute absence disqualifies you
Dismissal riskState rules require your presence for every minute of the course. Missing more than 10 minutes in total, across the whole class, disqualifies you and you will need to start over and pay again. Log in early and plan your breaks around the scheduled ones.
Reliable internet and a working microphone
Test your connection, camera, and microphone the day before. You will be asked to respond out loud during roll calls and participation checks, and repeated failures to respond are recorded as absence.
Test your camera, microphone, and internet connection the day before — not ten minutes before class starts. If something is not working, call us and we will help you sort it out in advance.
From first call to certificate
Pick your class date
A new class runs every week. Call or send the enrollment form and we will put you on the next daytime session or the next evening pair.
Get your Zoom link and set up
We send the link and the equipment checklist. Test your camera and microphone the day before — not ten minutes before class.
Attend the live class
Six hours with a live certified instructor, camera on throughout. Read the remote class rules on this page before you join.
Receive your certificate the same day
Your certificate is issued the same day you finish and can go straight to the court, DDS, or your insurance company.
Defensive Driving — answered
If your question is not here, call us. We answer this exact list on the phone all day.
How many points does this remove?
Up to 7 points from your Georgia driving record. You can use the course for point reduction once every 5 years, so if you have used it recently it will not reduce points again — though it may still satisfy a court order or earn an insurance discount.
Why does this cost $95 when other courses online are $25?
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) sets a required $95 fee for the official, certified 6-hour Driver Improvement course. Cheaper online courses aren't state-certified and won't be accepted by Georgia courts or the DDS. A super low price is usually a red flag, not a deal.
Can I take it on my phone?
No. You must join from a desktop, laptop, or tablet with a working webcam. Phones cannot display the required material or hold the camera framing the state requires, and students who join by phone are turned away.
Will this dismiss my ticket?
That is the court's decision, not ours. Many Georgia courts accept a Driver Improvement certificate toward dismissal or a reduced fine, but you should confirm with the court handling your citation before enrolling.
How much will my insurance actually drop?
Usually at least 10%, held for around three years, but it varies by insurer and by policy and some do not offer it at all. Call your agent, confirm the discount and how long it lasts, and you will know exactly what the course is worth to you.
What if I have to miss part of the class?
Missing more than 10 minutes in total disqualifies you under state rules, and you would need to retake the full course and pay again. Classes run weekly, so if you know you have a conflict, take the following week's date instead.
Do I get the certificate immediately?
Certificates are issued the same day you complete the course. Tell us if the court has a filing deadline and we will make sure you are on a class that lands before it.
Request a place on Defensive Driving
Send this and we will call you back to confirm a date. If you are working to a court deadline, say so in the message and we will prioritise it.
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Not sure which class you need?
Bring your paperwork to the call. Tell us what the court, DDS, or your insurer asked for and we will tell you exactly which course satisfies it — and which one does not.
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