The course was interesting and helpful, although the required time for some of the sections is much too generous. This version is written more carefully and thoughtfully than earlier versions. The in-... See more
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While a lot of the material is repetitive a lot of it is worth reviewing. The only negative thing I would say about it is the amount of time that it takes to complete the course. There is no other par... See more
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I took away one star because of the targeted advertising at the end. You SHOULD NOT give those other insurance companies access to our information, or at least make investigating them optional. This i... See more
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The platform was user friendly and monitored your progress and activity on the site (in a good way). It assured that you were engaged with the content by being interactive or watching videos. I though... See more
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- #18 of 18 best companies in Driving School
- #10 of 10 best companies in Drivers License Training School
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New York Safety Council provides 100% online driver safety courses, including defensive driving and driver education approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV). We make it simple for learners to meet licensing requirements, reduce points from their driving record and save on car insurance.
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313 West Main Street, 12953, Malone, United States
- 877-689-0674
- newyorksafetycouncil.com
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I do not have a microphone on my…
I do not have a microphone on my computer and the instructions on how to use my smartphone were not useful. I was unable to go any further on the test and therefore lost my purcjase price.
June 15, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Susan, we're truly sorry for the inconvenience. Since a microphone is required to complete the course and the instructions weren't clear enough to help you find a solution, we've gone ahead and refunded your course purchase. We appreciate your feedback and will be reviewing those instructions to make sure they're clearer going forward.
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Christine, we can see that a refund has already been processed for you, and we're sorry for the frustration those error alerts caused. We truly appreciate you letting us know — feedback like this helps us improve, and we hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Lashard! We're so glad the experience was easy and comfortable — that's exactly what we aim for. We look forward to seeing you again!
Was a bit liong but easy to get it done
July 1, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Noel! We're so glad the experience was easy and convenient — that's exactly what we aim for. We look forward to seeing you again!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you so much for the kind words, George! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to serving you again!
I found navigati a whole lot more…
I found navigati a whole lot more frustrating than 3 years ago. The experience was annoying and the chats weren’t that helpful in my personal opinion.
June 22, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Alice. We're sorry the experience was more frustrating than your previous visits — that's not what we want for our returning learners. We appreciate your honest feedback and are actively working to improve navigation and support.
I love being able to cut my insurance…
I love being able to cut my insurance every 3 years. I just find it a bit monotonous as I finish reading each section in much less time than we are given.
July 15, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Deborah! We're so glad the course helps you get that insurance discount every three years. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to seeing you again!
Ease of using site
June 23, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Nancy! We're so glad the experience was easy and convenient — that's exactly what we aim for. We look forward to seeing you again!
Very easy to use but also informative…
Very easy to use but also informative and important information to learn
July 15, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear the course was both easy to use and informative. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and look forward to serving you again!
It was fast and easy and I got my…
It was fast and easy and I got my certificate less than a week after I completed the course.
July 3, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you, Kiisha! We're happy to hear everything went smoothly from coursework through certification. Making that process seamless is a top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Easy to sign in
Easy to sign in. If you take a break for a couple of days, when you sign in again or brings you right to the same spot you left off. It’s pretty comprehensive and it was good to refresh my memory.
June 30, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Meg! We're so glad the experience was easy and convenient — that's exactly what we aim for. We look forward to seeing you again!
The price of the product was reasonable…
The price of the product was reasonable with very simple user interface.
June 4, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you so much for the kind words, Sourya! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to serving you again!
Driver’s Safety Review
It is a good review for drivers of all ages and you get a small discount on your car insurance.
June 25, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad the course was helpful and that you're enjoying the insurance discount. We look forward to seeing you again!
Great course.
July 15, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you so much for the kind words, Muhammad! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to serving you again!
To be able to do the drivers safety…
To be able to do the drivers safety course online and on my time schedule was invaluable to me.
July 15, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Kathleen! We're so glad the flexibility to work at your own pace made such a difference. That's exactly what we aim for. We look forward to seeing you again!
You offered something on your website…
You offered something on your website that doesn't have to have a final test but in between modules we have to pass a test or quizzes. I'm really not happy I requested a refund the same day and got denied. I have call my credit card. That not good.
June 10, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Rosendo, we're sorry for the confusion around the course structure. We do provide a description of the format and apologize if it wasn't clear enough upfront. We also want you to know that the course is equipped with a self-restart option, which allows you to try again at no additional cost — just log into your course dashboard and click the green 'Restart Course' button on the right. Please reach out if you have any other questions and we'll be happy to help!
Have taken the class online previously…but this time required jumping through hoops
Have taken the class online previously with no issues. This time however, it was a minefield of questions, timers and other challenges - more like running a gauntlet. Had opted for the video as well. Threw my hands up in frustration and subsequently lost what I paid - total disappointment.
May 20, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi John, we're sorry to hear the experience felt so challenging. The timers and identity verification steps are required to ensure that the mandatory time requirements are met for you to receive credit for the course — this is what allows us to continue offering it in compliance with New York DMV guidelines. We understand it's not ideal, and we genuinely appreciate your patience.
Avoid this website like a plague
I tried this service it was a waste of time. I went to chapter 4 and failed 1 question. Had to restart from the very start and even fill out the verified section again. And tried it again and was a charter 1 when I was answering questions got 2 wrong but had to go somewhere so logged out and logged back in the following day and had the start all over again. you are allowed to pass with 70% score. But this website doesn't allow this probably A1 driven. I lost money on this and would not waste my time & energy doing this again. Wasted 4 hrs. of my life on this website. Avoid this website like a plague
July 4, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Maurice, we sincerely apologize for the frustrating experience. Once a course is locked following a failed assessment, we're unfortunately unable to unlock it and it must be restarted from the beginning. As a best practice, we also recommend logging off if you need to step away, as leaving the course unattended can trigger a failure. Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback — it genuinely helps us improve.
The ease of completing the course on…
The ease of completing the course on your own time in place when convenient was a big plus. The course was inexpensive as well. Information was easy to retain.
July 2, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Cosette! We're so glad the experience was easy and convenient — that's exactly what we aim for. We look forward to seeing you again!
This program was full of great…
This program was full of great information, of driving daily on side/ residential areas as well as driving safely on highways. It also outlined road courtesy and tips to avoid collisions.
June 30, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Thank you so much for the kind words, Debra! We're thrilled to hear the content was so informative and practical. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to serving you again!
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