TDLR Approved
Defensive Driving
Required by Texas courts for ticket dismissal - or take it voluntarily to qualify for an auto insurance discount or brush up on safe driving. One course, every reason.
Texas Defensive Driving
6-Hour Defensive Driving
Dismiss a traffic citation, qualify for an auto insurance discount, or simply review safe driving habits - the TDLR-approved course for all three reasons.
- Eligible for ticket dismissal
- Qualifies for auto insurance discount
- 100% online - any device, any pace
- TDLR-approved, accepted statewide
3 of 6 hrs complete · 6 of 12 chapters done
Chapters
Fast, easy, and affordable!
Why take defensive driving?
Texas's fastest and easiest
defensive driving course.
Spending 6 hours in an online course is NOT our idea of a good time! That's why we make it as fun and engaging as possible, while making sure you can get through it - ASAP! Complete it at your own pace, on any device, in any of 12 languages.
Every Reason, 1 Course
How Defensive Driving Works
The same 6-hour online course is identical no matter why you're taking it. Select your reason below to see exactly what to expect.
Many Texas courts allow you to take a defensive driving course to dismiss a traffic citation instead of it going on your record. Complete the 6-hour course and pass the final exam with a score of at least 70%.
Your Certificate of Completion
- Your certificate is available to download and print immediately after you pass the final exam.
- We report your course completion to the State of Texas within 5 days, but you still need to submit your certificate to the court yourself.
- Your court's instructions usually ask you to mail a copy of your certificate along with a copy of your Texas driving record to their address, or drop it off in person.
- Order a Type 3A Texas driving record if you don't already have one.
- Include your case number with your certificate when you submit it, and make sure it arrives before your deadline.
Many insurance providers offer a discount to policyholders who complete a defensive driving course. Not all providers do, and discount amounts vary, so check with your provider before or after enrolling.
Your Certificate of Completion
- Your certificate is available to download and print immediately after you pass the final exam.
- Send your certificate to your insurance provider to apply for your discount.
- Most providers accept a digital copy by email, but some require a mailed hard copy. Contact your agent to confirm their process.
You don't need a court order or an insurance discount to benefit from defensive driving. Many students take the course simply to review safe driving habits and reduce their risk on the road.
Your Certificate of Completion
- Your certificate is available to download and print immediately after you pass the final exam - keep it for your own records.
- Since there's no court or insurance submission needed, there's nothing further you need to do.
Student Reviews
What Our Students Say
We care about every student’s experience. Here’s what real Texas drivers have to say.
Trusted by 24,132+ Texas drivers
Super easy to follow! I have terrible ADHD, and this course was structured perfectly to help keep my attention.
The information is very easy to understand, reader-friendly, and conversational in tone. I was pleasantly surprised by the format and the way the information flows.
Super easy to complete, and I passed on my first try lol. The videos were refreshing, especially for visual learners like me. The main menu with chapters and subchapters helped me track my progress, which was really motivating.
Awesome learning experience!
Cruise Control Online made learning to drive super easy and fun. I highly recommend it.
Easy and efficient.
Took this to dismiss a ticket and it was way easier than I expected. Finished it in a weekend and mailed my certificate in right away.
Support was very friendly and responded immediately, which was awesome. Thanks so much!
My experience was great. It not only taught me the laws, violations, and rules of the road, but also valuable information I should know in case of an emergency.
I loved it. It taught me things I didn’t know. Keep up the good work, Chippy!
Licensed & Approved
by TDLR.
Cruise Control Online is a state-approved online defensive driving program that fulfills all TDLR requirements - every county, every courthouse. One flat rate, fully online, at your own pace.
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