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Step-by-step guides for the Idaho 6-Hour Defensive Driving Course, from enrolling to using your certificate.
How to enroll
- Click Start the Course on any page
- Enter your name, date of birth, Idaho driver license number and contact details exactly as they appear on your license
- Pay $24.99 by card. Nothing else is charged
- You receive a confirmation email with your login link
How to log in
- Open the login page and enter your email and password
- Enter the code we email you
- Click Continue Course to pick up where you left off
How the module timers work
- Each module has a minimum time. Together they add up to the six hours Idaho requires
- You cannot finish a module before its timer is satisfied, but there is no limit on how long you take
- Stop and resume whenever you like; the timer saves where you left off
How to take the final exam
- Finish every module first
- The exam is 25 questions; 20 correct passes
- After every attempt you see which answers were right and wrong
- If you miss it, retake it immediately. There is no limit
How to get your certificate
- It is emailed to you as a PDF the moment you pass
- Download it and keep a copy
- Need another copy? Ask support. One free duplicate within 30 days
How to send your certificate to ITD
- Pay any outstanding citation first
- Email the PDF to ddc@itd.idaho.gov, or mail it to ITD DMV, PO Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707-1129
- ITD applies the three-point reduction to your record. Allow a couple of weeks, then check your record
Note: We do not report completions to ITD. This step is yours.
How to reset your password
- Open the login page and click Forgot Password
- Enter the email you enrolled with
- Open the reset link in the email (it expires after 24 hours)
- Choose a new password and log in
Taking the course on your phone
- Open your phone's browser and log in
- The course, timers and exam adapt to your screen
- Your progress saves when you leave, so you can switch between phone and computer any time