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Frequently Asked Questions for Defensive Driving School Students



What is the Defensive Driving Program? What is Defensive Driving? How is the Supreme Court involved with defensive driving schools? What are the benefits? Am I eligible for a defensive driving class and how often can I attend? How do I sign up for a class? Can I attend a class online? What are the eligibility requirements for taking a defensive driving course? Is the fee the same for all defensive driving classes? What defensive driving school should I attend? I received an Arizona ticket, but I live in a different state. What should I do? What if I got a ticket in another state, but I live here in Arizona? I hold a Commercial Driver License or drive a commercial motor vehicle that requires a commercial driver license, am I eligible for the Defensive Driving Diversion Program? What information is required to register for a Defensive Driving Class? What is required of students? What is required for a student to have with them at the time they start their class? Is there anything I need to do after I attend school? How do I know a school has been approved by the state? How long are the defensive driving classes? Can I get a refund if I am unable to attend? Can I change my mind after I elect to attend the defensive driving course? Do I qualify for a discount on my insurance premium? What if I lose my certificate of completion? Will points be added to my driving record? May I take a defensive driving course for point reduction on my motor vehicle record? May I take a defensive driving course for more than one violation? If I experience problems with a Defensive Driving School or Instructor, what can I do? I’m not responsible for the violation I received. Can I have a hearing in court and then go to defensive driving class later if I lose? What if I can’t attend during the time allowed by the court? I’ve been ordered by the Motor Vehicle Division to attend a "Traffic Survival School" or they will suspend my license. Is this the same as a defensive driving class? Can I be ordered by the court to attend a Defensive Driving School? I went to class, but the citation is still on my record. What should I do? I require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Are there provisions for me to attend a defensive driving class? What if I have a question that is not answered on this page? I am a defensive driving school instructor and I have a question about certification, renewals, or continuing education credits.

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