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
- #124 of 142 best companies in Educational Institution
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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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Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Karen, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
It would take too long per page even…
It would take too long per page even after the audio stops or you've read the page sometimes you still have to wait minutes before going to the next page.
May 26, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Lucas, thank you for the review! We wanted to clarify that the timing you experienced is due to mandatory time requirements that we must adhere to in order to offer this course. The timers are in place to ensure that students complete the full 6 hours of content, as required by the state. We appreciate your patience and understanding with that!
Getting started took close to an hour…
Getting started took close to an hour which is unacceptable
July 1, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Gary, thank you for your honest feedback. We're truly sorry your experience didn't meet expectations — we take this seriously. Our team is reviewing your comments and will work to address these concerns. We appreciate you letting us know.
Great!! A lot of useful information
I have the opportunity to take the course in Spanish also the information provided is useful; however the presentations could be improved by making them more concise and easier to follow
July 14, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Jorge, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Shondale, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Program got stuck. Had to cancel.
I was only about an hour into the course when it got stuck. It told me I completed the section, but no matter what I tried, it wouldn't progress me to the next section. Customer Service was no help. They couldn't bump it or whatever to force it to continue, so I requested a refund. They didn't refund me the whole amount. I found another site and was able to successfully complete the course without having to take those tricky questions you need to answer correctly or pay extra to retake it.
June 12, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Ellen, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Lr, thank you so much! We put a lot of work into making our platform intuitive and easy to navigate, so it's always great to hear that it's working well. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience — see you next time!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Lisa, thank you so much! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a great deal to the entire team. Looking forward to seeing you again!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Karen, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Trina, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Defensive Driving Course
Timing is appropriate. Information is valuable. Insurance reduction makes premiums more affordable
June 10, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Natalie, thank you for this great review! Making quality training accessible and affordable is something we feel strongly about, and it's wonderful to hear it resonates with our students. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again!
Easy to follow course
July 15, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Ams, thank you for the kind review! Simplicity and clarity are things we work really hard on — we want every student to feel confident and capable from start to finish. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to serving you again!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Nikita, thank you so much for this review — and for spreading the word! Word-of-mouth recommendations from students like you truly mean the world to us. We hope to give everyone you send our way the same great experience. Thank you for your continued trust!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Ayasha, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
customer service quick response.
July 22, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Guanyu, thank you so much for the kind words! Our team works incredibly hard to make every interaction feel personal and supportive, so reviews like yours genuinely make our day. We'll be sure to share this with the team. We're here whenever you need us!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Michael, thank you for the kind review! Simplicity and clarity are things we work really hard on — we want every student to feel confident and capable from start to finish. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to serving you again!
Information and examples were real life…
Information and examples were real life examples
July 22, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Richard, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Kelvin, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad your experience with us was a positive one. Your feedback is truly appreciated and motivates our entire team to keep delivering the best we can. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Beth, thank you for the great review! Being able to learn on your own schedule is one of the things we're most proud of — life is busy and your education shouldn't have to wait for a fixed schedule. We're so glad that worked well for you. Looking forward to seeing you in a future course!
Easy to follow safe drivers…
Easy to follow safe drivers course...can stop and pick back up easily.Everyrhing was very good info...I learned some new things !!
June 26, 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Shari, thank you so much! We put a lot of care into making our course content both informative and easy to understand, so it's wonderful to hear that it came through. We appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to seeing you in another course!
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