Questions people ask before they start.
Will this course lower my insurance?
It may. Insurers set their own rules, and many offer a discount for a completed defensive driving course. Call your agent before you enroll and ask whether a certificate from Summit Defensive Driving qualifies.
Will a court accept it for a ticket?
Colorado courts and prosecutors decide case by case. Ask the court clerk or the prosecutor handling your ticket whether an online course is accepted and which length they require, and get the answer before you enroll.
Does the course remove points from my license?
No course removes points from a Colorado driving record by itself. Points come off only through the court or the Division of Motor Vehicles.
When do I pay?
After you pass the final exam, and only if you want the certificate. Creating an account, the lessons, and the exam are free. Payment is by card on Stripe's secure checkout.
How long does it take?
Each course has a required study time that matches its length, and a timer on each lesson. You can stop and come back as often as you like.
Can I switch between my computer and my phone?
Yes. Your progress is saved to your account, so log in on any device and pick up where you stopped.
Why do you ask identity questions?
Insurers and courts need to know that the person named on the certificate is the person who took the course. You choose the questions when you enroll, and we ask them again at points during the course.
What if I fail the exam?
Review the lessons listed in your result and take it again. There is no extra charge.
What if my insurer or court does not accept the certificate?
Email us within 60 days with your certificate number and we refund the full price.
Is this the National Safety Council course?
No. Summit Defensive Driving is an independent provider with its own original course.