Defensive Driving Courses | AAA Western & Central New York

Sharpen your driving skills, qualify for up to 10% off portions of your auto insurance, and reduce up to four points off of your license with the AAA Defensive Driving course – N.Y. Available to members and nonmembers, the program is New York Department of Motor Vehicle approved and conveniently offered in the classroom, virtually, and online.

Online, Virtual, or Classroom Options Available

Learn tips and techniques to reduce the risk through the proper management of visibility, time and space, driver and passenger safety, and how to handle emergencies.

The online course is self-paced, with completion required within 30 days. The virtual course is instructor-led at a specific date and time, and will be conducted via Zoom.

Lower portions of your auto insurance by up to 10% for 3 years

Receive a certificate upon completion that can lower portions of your insurance premium by up to 10% for 3 years, as well as take up to 4 points off of your driving record for moving violations within the last 18 months.

Online Course – Self Paced

Offers convenience to take the course at home at any time
Allows you to stop and resume at your leisure
Must be completed within 30 days of registration date
Certificate is mailed upon completion. No final exam

AAA Members Price: $27.95
Non-Members Price: $31.95

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Virtual Course – Instructor Led

Course will be delivered via Zoom video conference; Students MUST have uploaded a photo of their license or permit for the virtual class. Link for the class will be sent out 2-3 days prior to the class. Class certificate will be mailed out upon completion of class (2-4 business days). To take the virtual course you must have:

A computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
Adequate internet bandwidth to participate in a live virtual course
To have your camera on at all times

Because of the length and other technical issues, you cannot take the AAA Defensive Driving Course using a Smart phone.

AAA Members Price: $44
Non-Members Price: $50

Classroom Course – In Person

Defensive Driving classroom courses are now being offered! All CDC & New York State guidelines will be adhered to. You will be required to wear a proper face covering to the class and bring your own pen.

AAA Members Price: $44
Non-Members Price: $50