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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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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The online course was designed very…well
The online course was designed very well. I would have given it a 5 star rating but I took off a star because the evaluation at the end of the course was Al about selling me insurance. I don’t like it. I couldn’t get off it for a while
2 July 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Chinyere, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.
Took way too long to refund me my $28
29 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Shanon, we are sorry about the inconvenience. Your refund has been processed on our end — please allow 3–5 business days to see that reflected in your account. Please note that the timing may vary slightly depending on your financial institution. We sincerely apologize for any delay and appreciate your patience.
The sight is fine
The sight is fine. Im frustrated at the "extra " fee which basically negated the "savings" that the course provides. I probably wont do it again
2 July 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Steve, thank you for the feedback! We wanted to clarify that the fee you mentioned is set by the New York DMV — paying that fee is what allows us to report your course completion electronically to them. It is not a fee we set or retain. We appreciate your understanding and are glad the course worked for you overall!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Darlene, 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!
I Like the discount which is why I took the course. and the take it at home option.
I Like the discount which is why I took the course. I like that it is offered on line. I thought it should cover rules about entering roundabouts. And at this point I don't remember if it covered 4 way stop signs under normal conditions, OR how to handle three lanes of traffic on all four corners when the power is out.
28 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to review us! We're glad the content was helpful and appreciate your thoughts on how we can improve the material. We hope to provide you an even better experience next time.
I could not find my account and a…
I could not find my account and a representative was very helpful with the helping of locating the account and how to proceed
16 July 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Charlett, 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 Tony, 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!
I had a great experience with the MVD…
I had a great experience with the MVD member during the driving test. She made the process go smoothly.
Thank you,
22 July 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Marcus, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.
Insurance savings
Program was informative.
Little bit slow. Much down time waiting.
Voice recognition technology was a pain to use. Good reason to give up.
11 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Pete, 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!
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Hi Oluwafemi, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.
Comprehensive course!
22 July 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi F.K, 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!
Be Positive and Patient A very good review of roadway…
A very good review of roadway experiences, some of which I have had in my travels over the years.
I think doing this exercise reminded me of that doing
the activity is the best way to learn and remember.
I'm glad I did the review, it was very thorough.
19 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Barbara, 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 Sparkle, 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!
app was keep restarting by stating that…
app was keep restarting by stating that no activity.
19 July 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Yas, we're sorry about the trouble you experienced! The course does time out after a period of inactivity — this is in place to ensure that students are actively engaging with the course content while it is open. We apologize for any inconvenience that may have caused. Please don't hesitate to log back in and pick up where you left off!
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Gregory, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.
The platform was user friendly and informative
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 thought the course was informative because I learned things that I did not learn in driving school as a teenager. I would recommend this course to a new driver as well as a refresher for adults that have been driving for years. The only recommendation I have for the safety council is to consider updating the video content and materials to address new technology advances such as EVs and GPS.
25 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Kandice, 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!
It is good to review this every 3…
It is good to review this every 3 years, plus the savings on your insurance.
2 July 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Nick, 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!
Easy to follow and useful material.
25 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Anthony, 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!
The information was presented in an…
The information was presented in an easy to retain format in relation to the testing process.
10 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Norman, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.
Great Course
The course was clear informative and easy to understand. The tests on each module were fair not complicated and easy to pass if you paid attention to the courses. When a technical problem arose I was able to chat with a live rep and got helped immediatly. Best of all it was definitly worth the minimal cost to get a discount on my insurance rate.
25 June 2026
Reply from New York Safety Council
Hi Abraham, congratulations — passing on the first try is a real achievement! All that preparation clearly paid off, and we're proud we could be a part of that journey. Best of luck with everything ahead, and thank you for the kind review!
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