Texas Defensive Driving Course for Ticket Dismissal
Online, self-paced, mobile-friendly. Find out if you qualify and start your course in minutes.
Free eligibility check · 10 modules · ~6 hours
From "uh-oh" to certificate in four steps
No classroom, no waiting list, no shipping a DVD.
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Check if you qualify
60-second quiz tells you whether your Texas ticket is eligible for dismissal.
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Start your course
Enroll, sign in, and begin your first module in under a minute.
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Complete modules
Eight self-paced lessons with quick quizzes — about 6 hours total.
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Download certificate
Finish the final exam and your completion certificate is ready instantly.
Built for busy Texas drivers
Avoid points
Help keep moving-violation points off your Texas driving record.
Help prevent insurance increases
Many Texas insurers raise rates after a ticket — completion may help avoid surcharges.
Complete online
No classroom, no DVDs. The full course works in your browser.
Mobile-friendly
Take it on your phone during a lunch break and finish on your laptop tonight.
10 modules · ~6 hours
Texas Transportation Code, crash dynamics, impaired and distracted driving, sharing the road, and more.
Introduction to Defensive Driving
What defensive driving is, why Texas requires it, and how to use this course.
Texas Traffic Laws Overview
Speed limits, right-of-way, signaling, and Move Over / Slow Down.
Safe Following Distance
Reaction time, the 3-second rule, and adjustments for weather and load.
Speed Management
How speed multiplies crash energy, plus posted vs. safe speeds.
Distracted Driving
Texas hands-free / texting rules, and the three forms of distraction.
Impaired Driving Awareness
Alcohol, drugs, drowsy driving, and Texas DWI thresholds.
Road Signs and Signals
Sign shapes, colors, and the meaning of common signals.
Defensive Driving Strategies
SIPDE, scanning ahead, blind-spot management, and lane discipline.
Crash Prevention
Skid recovery, braking technique, blowouts, and intersection awareness.
Final Review
Recap the core habits, key Texas laws, and what to do after this course.
Important disclaimer
DefensiveDrivingPlus is an online course platform. Ticket dismissal eligibility and court acceptance depend on your court, violation, and state requirements.
Texas defensive driving — quick answers
Always confirm with your specific Texas court that the issuing provider is approved before enrolling in any defensive driving course.