Defensive Driving Course
Save 10% on your auto insurance for 3 years!
Reduce up to 4 points from your driving record.
Empire Safety Council's 6 Hour Accident Prevention Workshop. Virtual classes available — attend from anywhere. $50 course fee.
Real benefits. Real savings.
Save 10% on Insurance
Receive a 10% discount on your auto insurance liability and collision premiums for 3 full years.
Reduce Up to 4 Points
Reduce up to 4 points from your New York State driving record upon completion.
Learn From Home
Attend live virtual classes from the comfort of your home. Day and evening sessions available to fit your schedule.
ESC's 6 Hour Accident Prevention Workshop
Approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, this comprehensive 6-hour course covers defensive driving techniques, traffic laws, and accident prevention strategies that make you a safer, more confident driver.
- ✓NYS DMV approved Point & Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP)
- ✓Certified professional instruction
- ✓Virtual classroom available — attend from anywhere
- ✓Certificate of completion provided
- ✓Day and evening sessions offered
- ✓$50 course fee — register below
Driving Change Forward
When you take our defensive driving course, you're doing more than saving money on insurance — you're funding real community impact.
Revenue from this course directly supports The SPIN Foundation's programs: workforce development, reentry support, financial literacy, digital equity, and clean energy education for underserved communities.
Every enrollment spins change forward. That's The Spin Back Effect™.
Insurance Savings
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Course Fee
Register for the Course
Complete the registration form below, then you'll be directed to submit the $50 course fee to secure your spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the course?
Any New York State licensed driver can take the course for insurance reduction. Drivers with points on their record can also benefit from point reduction.
How long does the insurance discount last?
The 10% insurance discount lasts for 3 years from the date of course completion. You can retake the course every 3 years to maintain the discount.
How much does the course cost?
The course fee is $50. After completing the registration form, you'll be directed to our secure payment page to submit your payment.
How does the virtual class work?
Our virtual classroom follows all NYS DMV rules and regulations, just like an in-person class. You attend a live, instructor-led session from your computer or device. Day and evening sessions are available.
How many points can be reduced?
Up to 4 points can be reduced from your New York State driving record upon successful completion of the course.
What do I need to register?
You'll need your full name, address, date of birth, email, phone number, and your New York driver's license number. Fill out the registration form on this page to get started.
How does this course support the community?
Revenue from the defensive driving course directly funds The SPIN Foundation's programs — workforce development, reentry support, financial literacy, digital equity, and clean energy education for underserved communities.
Ready to save money and drive safer?
Register now for our next defensive driving class. $50 course fee — save 10% on insurance for 3 years.