Your state sets the hours
Course length is part of each state's approval. Every approved provider in a state has to meet the same minimum, so a much shorter course in the same state is either a different product or not approved. Providers differ in how they teach the material, not in how many hours it takes.
How long our courses take
The course you need depends on the state that issued your ticket:
- Texas Defensive Driving — 6 hours
- Missouri Driver Improvement Program — 8 hours
- Idaho Defensive Driving — 6 hours
- North Dakota Defensive Driving — 4 hours, no timer
Why there's a timer
Most states require providers to track how long you spend on each part of the course, which is why you can't skip ahead. The timer is what makes the hours on your certificate accurate. A certificate that overstates them won't hold up in court.
You don't have to finish in one sitting
Your progress saves automatically on any device, so you can split the course across as many sessions as you like. Every page also has audio narration if you'd rather listen than read.
If a court gave you a deadline, plan backward from that date so you finish with time to spare.