Defensive Driving

Course Description: Our instructors teach the highly rated USA Driver Safety Course, which is the largest course provider in Texas. It is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the State Board of Insurance.

In a recent study, this course had the highest combined score for effectiveness, showing improvement in both recidivism and crash reduction. Reduce auto insurance rates. Receive up to a 10 percent discount on your insurance rates and premiums for 3 years. Dismiss tickets.

Prior to taking the course, students must obtain permission to attend the course from the court in the area in which the ticket was received.

Students taking the class for ticket dismissal must supply court information in order to receive the court copy of the certificate. Failure to provide court information will result in only the insurance certificate being sent.

Sharpen your driving skills. Accept personal responsibility behind the wheel. Learn how drugs, alcohol, physical conditions and emotions affect your driving and decision-making skills. Avoid collisions by choosing safe, legal behaviors. Take your driving environment, vehicle and road conditions, and other drivers into account. Learn how to use occupant safety devices correctly.

In addition to the classes listed below, arrangements can be made to conduct training for your employees at your business location, our campuses, or the location of your choice. Please email rrdominguez@actx.edu for information.

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Summer 2025

Cost, Refunds, Class Transfers

The cost for this course is $35. Refunds or class transfers must be requested at least one day prior to the start of class. After this period, students will be required to register and pay for another class.

Registration

Students are required to register and pay prior to the first class. It is recommended that students register as early as possible, because classes reach maximum enrollment quickly.

Enrollment Eligibility Notice

Students with outstanding obligations to Amarillo College may not be allowed to enroll in or complete a continuing education course until their obligations are fulfilled. Students who have received a Criminal Trespass Warning from Amarillo College will not be allowed to enroll in courses held on any AC campus unless the warning has been lifted. 

Attendance

Students must be on time and attend all sessions in consecutive order. There will be no exceptions or make-up classes allowed. Students MUST provide photo identification to the instructor. For ticket dismissal, students must also provide the court/judge's name as it appears on their citation. 

Translator

Students are required to bring an adult translator with them if they have limited or no proficiency in the English language.

Questions

For questions regarding our programs, call: (806) 457-4452 or (806) 457-4468 or email rrdominguez@actx.edu 
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