Commonly Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take a New York State PIRP or IPIRP course?
- New and experienced NY drivers, even those just receiving their driver’s license.
- Drivers listed as the principal operator on their automobile and/or motorcycle insurance policies.
- Violators that have incurred points on their driving record.
- A PIRP or IPIRP course can be completed every 18 months for point reduction benefits and only applies to points assessed for violations that occurred within the 18 months immediately before the course completion.
How do I receive the point reduction?
- Your successful completion status will be electronically transmitted to NYS Department of Motor Vehicles within 30 business days.
- If you are eligible, the DMV will automatically apply the point reduction to your driving record, up to four points.
When will I get my certificate of completion?
- Upon completion of the course, the National Safety Council will mail your Certificate of Completion the next business day. Please allow 3-7 days for US mail delivery. For additional certificate questions, please call 800-962-3434
- You are responsible for submitting the Certificate of Completion to your insurance company, who will apply the discount to your policy.
Do I have to take the course all at once?
- No, you can take the course in multiple visits to the site. The course bookmarks your progress when you exit. Upon returning to the course, you will be prompted to return to your bookmark.
- Please be advised, per NY DMV requirements, you must have this course completed within thirty (30) calendar days.
How long does the course take to complete?
- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requires the course to provide a minimum of 320 minutes of instruction. However, you can take the course in multiple visits to the site. The course bookmarks your progress when you exit, so you can return where you left off.
- Per NY DMV requirements, you must have this course completed within thirty (30) calendar days.
What are the System Requirements to take the course?
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- Windows NT: MSIE 6.0, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, CompuServe 7, and Opera 7.11
- Windows 98: MSIE 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
- Windows Me: MSIE 5.5, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
- Windows 2000: MSIE 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
- Windows XP: MSIE 6.0, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
- Windows Vista: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0, AOL 9
- Windows 7: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0, AOL 9
- Macintosh Mac OS 9.x: MSIE 5.1, Netscape 4.8, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, and Opera 6
- Mac OS X 10.1.x, Mac OS X 10.2.x, or Mac OS X 10.3.x or later: Firefox 1.x, MSIE 5.2, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 7, Opera 6, and Safari 1.0 (Mac OS X 10.2.x or later)
- Linux - Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® (RHEL) 3 update 8, RHEL 4 update 4 (AS/ES/WS) / Novell SUSE 9.x or 10.1: Firefox 1.5.0.7 and higher; Mozilla 1.7.x and higher; SeaMonkey 1.0.5 and higher
Why choose NSC?
- NSC was the first Point and Insurance Reduction Program approved in New York State and the first national organization to offer driver improvement courses.
- NSC does not charge ANY additional fees.
- This online program utilizes state of the art animation, video, graphics and narration to provide the most comprehensive and engaging learning experience. You won’t be bored in our course!
- NSC’s Defensive Driving Courses are trusted by more traffic safety courts, motor vehicle departments, municipalities, businesses, government agencies and driving schools nationwide for consistent quality and content. You will be in good company!
- NSC’s DDC programs are designed and written with the assistance of a select group of devoted highway traffic safety trainers and related specialists who volunteer their time and talents to the research, development, and updates of the Defensive Driving Courses. You will know you are getting the best!
