Delaware Basic Defensive Driving · 6-hour online course Toll-free support: (877) 345-7688 · Online learning, on your schedule

A safer road starts with you

Delaware defensive driving.
Made straightforward.

Build better habits behind the wheel with a six-hour online course designed around Delaware roads and the people who share them.

8 focused lessons   /   Learn from home   /   Progress saved

Enrollment is not open. DMV approval is pending.

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6Hours of learning.
Skills for the road ahead.
Fit learning into your day

Pause between sessions and pick up later

Clear, focused lessons

48 sections across eight practical topics

Your progress, in one place

Lessons, final exam, and completion status

Confidence for every mile

Good driving is a skill.
Keep yours moving forward.

Refresh your knowledge, recognize everyday risks, and make more thoughtful choices on the road.

01

Recognize the risk

Explore traffic stops, intersections, distractions, and changing road conditions.

02

Make room for safety

Learn about sharing the road, managing space, and protecting other road users.

03

Bring it all together

Check your understanding with lesson quizzes and a 25-question final examination.

One course. Eight focused lessons.

Practical learning for Delaware drivers.

Complete 360 minutes of instruction in manageable sections. Your instructional time saves automatically as you work.

Explore the course
  1. 01Traffic Stops, Right-of-Way, and Traffic Control
  2. 02Impairment, Work Zones, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians
  3. 03School Buses, Emergency Vehicles, Motorcycles, and Vehicle Technology
  4. 04Distraction, Fatigue, and Driver Readiness
  5. 05Weather, Aggressive Driving, Road Rage, and Space Management
  6. 06Following Distance, Speed, Passing, and Occupant Protection
  7. 07Vehicle Condition, Road Surfaces, and Roadside Hazards
  8. 08Driving Environments and Head-On Collision Avoidance

A straightforward path

From sign-up to your next drive.

1

Create your account

When enrollment opens, enter your driver information and pay securely through Stripe.

2

Learn at your pace

Work through eight timed lessons and their quizzes, returning whenever you are ready.

3

Complete your course

Pass the final, complete your affidavit, and access your certificate and reporting status.

Know your benefits

Understand insurance discounts
and administrative point credit.

Delaware's defensive-driving program includes an insurance-premium discount framework and an administrative three-point credit. Eligibility and application depend on the applicable rules and your circumstances.

Review the DMV Participant Letter and confirm insurance eligibility with your insurer. An administrative credit does not remove points from your driving record.

Delaware Drive Safe, a private driver safety program

A few things to know

Your questions, answered.

How long does the course take?

The course includes 360 timed instructional minutes across eight lessons. Registration, quizzes, the final exam, and the completion affidavit take additional time.

Can I leave and come back later?

Yes. Your valid instructional time and completed sections are saved to your account. Keep the lesson tab visible while you study; the timer pauses when the tab is hidden or loses its connection.

What score do I need to pass?

The submitted course uses an 80% lesson-quiz threshold with unlimited quiz retakes. The final has 25 questions; 20 correct answers (80%) are required to pass.

When will I receive my certificate?

Your certificate becomes available after payment, all instructional time, required quizzes, the final examination, and the completion affidavit are complete. Your account shows the separate status of DMV reporting.

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Get help with course content, your account, or the next step.

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