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Idaho Frequently Asked Questions
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  1. If I have been referred by the court to take a defensive driving course, am I eligible to take the DrivingUniversity.com online course?

Q. Is DrivingUniversity.com approved by the State of Idaho?
A. Yes, DrivingUniversity.com is approved statewide by the Idaho Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Q. Does DrivingUniversity.com replace the need to sit in a classroom for 8 hours?
A. Absolutely! No boring classrooms! Plus, it's easy and VERY captivating. Click the Sign Up button, complete the course online and DrivingUniversity.com notifies the DMV and sends your Certificate of Completion to you. That's it.
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Q. How much does the course cost?
A. The cost is only $39.95 and this includes all applicable filing fees. There are no hidden costs or charges at the end of the DrivingUniversity.com course.
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Q. How many points will be removed from my record for taking this Idaho DMV approved course?
A. The Idaho DMV will reduce the points on your driver record by 3.
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Q. Can you send the Certificate of Completion to me using Express Delivery?
A. Yes. If you're in a hurry and need your Certificate right away, select the Express Delivery option on the registration page and DrivingUniversity.com will Express deliver your Certificate to you ($22.75). Express Delivery is available for delivery Monday through Friday, and in some rural areas, Express Delivery time can be two days.
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Q. How will I receive my Certificate of Completion?
A. DrivingUniversity.com will send your Certificate of Completion to you either by first class mail or by Express Delivery/Next Day service. Complete the course by 5pm ET or 2pm PT, and we will send your Certificate of Completion that same day (Mon-Fri! Express Delivery is available Monday through Friday.
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Q. Can I begin the course before paying?
A. Yes. If you prefer to begin the course before paying, click here to register and select the Pay Later option after filling in the registration page. The course will begin immediately following your registration and you can "pay later".
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Q. Can I take the course in sections?
A. Yes. You may start and stop the DrivingUniversity.com course as often as you like until you have completed the course; log-in and out as your schedule permits. When you log back in, you’ll be taken back to the last page you visited before logging out.
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Q. How can I pay for the course?
A. DrivingUniversity.com accepts all payment types. You can pay for the course online with VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal. DrivingUniversity.com uses state of the art encryption technology to prevent fraud and ensure your security with all internet transactions. Or, you may call Customer Care toll free at 1-877-937-4846 and pay by phone.
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Q. How long does the course last?
A. You can take the course at your own pace. The course is broken up into sessions and the time to take the course will vary from one person to another.
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Q. Do I have to notify the DMV after I finish the course?
A. Yes. After completing the course it is the student's responsibility to forward their Certificate of Completion to the Idaho DMV.
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Q. How many days do I have to complete the course?
A. You may take as long as you like to complete the course. DrivingUniversity.com keeps your registration and log-in information for 90 days from the first time you log-in.
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Q. Are there specific hours that I can take the course?
A. You can take the DrivingUniversity.com course at any hour of the day. It's available to you 24 hours a day.
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Q. Is it safe to use my credit card on the internet?
A. Yes, DrivingUniversity.com uses a state of the art infrastructure and encryption technology to prevent credit card fraud and ensure card holder security. However, should you prefer, you may call Customer Care toll free at 1-877-937-4846 to register by phone and begin taking the course immediately.
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Q. If I have been referred by the court to take a defensive driving course, am I eligible to take the DrivingUniversity.com on-line course?
A. More than likely, the answer is yes. Nearly all Idaho courts permit on-line defensive driving courses. It's always the student's responsibility to have court permission to take a defensive driving course.
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Q. Can I take the final quiz from my computer and how long will it take?
A.. The Idaho Department of Motor Vehicles requires the final quiz be taken in-person where photo ID can be presented. The quiz is all multiple choice, taken from the DrivingUniversity.com website and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Click here for more information about the in-person quiz. If for some reason you do not pass the final quiz, you can retake it again until you have passed at no additional charge.
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Q. Can I begin the course on one computer and continue it on another?
A. Yes. DrivingUniversity.com has designed this course to give you the most flexibility possible. You create a log-in password when you begin and you can use this password from any computer. Remember, this course is available to you 24 hours a day.
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Q. Is special hardware, software or downloading required to take the course?
A. No special hardware or software is required. You can take the course from any computer, PC or Mac with internet access.
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Q. How often can a defensive driving course be taken?
A. If you are taking the course for a fine reduction by the court, you can take the course as often as you like. If you are taking the course for point reduction, the Idaho DMV allows you to take it once every 3 years.
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Q. Is there an age requirement to take this course in Idaho?
A. No. The Idaho DMV allows all drivers to complete a defensive driving course on the internet.
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