NDDOT-Approved Point Reduction Course
Take 3 Points Off with a North Dakota Defensive Driving Course Online
- NDDOT-Approved: Approved by the North Dakota Department of Transportation for point reduction.
- 3 Points Off: Once every 12 months, up to 9 points in 3 years.
- Or Keep Points Off: Elect the course at court for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer.
- 4 Hours, Your Pace: Pause anytime, pick up on any device.
- Certificate Included: Download it the moment you pass. $24.99 total.
This is North Dakota’s point reduction course. The insurance premium reduction course is a different course. See the insurance course →
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Read it or listen to it. Same certificate.
North Dakota Defensive Driving Course (Point Reduction)
Great Value$24.99
- 4-hour course, NDDOT-approved for point reduction, to take 3 points off or keep a ticket’s points off
- 8 short modules in plain English
- 25-question final quiz, unlimited retakes
- Certificate ready to download the moment you pass
- Phone, tablet or computer: start, stop and resume anytime
- Real customer support
North Dakota Defensive Driving Course (Point Reduction) + Audio
Hands-Free$29.98
- 4-hour course, NDDOT-approved for point reduction, to take 3 points off or keep a ticket’s points off
- 8 short modules in plain English
- 25-question final quiz, unlimited retakes
- Certificate ready to download the moment you pass
- Phone, tablet or computer: start, stop and resume anytime
- Real customer support
- Narrated audio for every lesson
- Autoplay keeps it going hands-free
- Pauses only when it’s time for a quiz
Try It 100% Risk-Free
If you’re not satisfied, you can request a full refund before you complete the course or receive your certificate.
What to Expect
Everything you need to know about the North Dakota process.
North Dakota’s defensive driving course works one of two ways, under NDCC 39-06.1:
Take 3 points off your record
Finish the course and NDDOT takes 3 points off your record, once every 12 months and no more than 9 points in 3 years. It only removes points already on your record when you finish (NDCC 39-06.1-13).
Or keep a ticket’s points off
For a violation worth 5 points or fewer, you can elect the course at court when you post bond, and those points are never entered on your record. The bond is still forfeited, and NDDOT needs your certificate within 30 days of the election (NDCC 39-06.1-10.1).
Limits on the in-lieu option
You can use it once every 12 months, and criminal traffic offenses don’t qualify. Electing it also forfeits the point-reduction option; call NDDOT at 701-328-2604 to ask how they will apply that to your record.
It can’t undo a suspension
At 12 or more points North Dakota suspends the license, 7 days for each point over 11. The reduction applies after the suspension is served. Under 18, the license is canceled at 6 points.
Send your certificate to NDDOT
North Dakota has no provider reporting system, so this step is yours: email your certificate to drs@nd.gov or mail it to the Driver License Division.
Eight short modules of defensive driving in plain language, with North Dakota's point rules built into the last one.
Introduction and Orientation
What defensive driving means, how the course works, and the mindset that makes the next four hours worth it.
Traffic Laws and Why They Matter
Right-of-way, speed, signals, turns, roundabouts and the rules drivers most often get wrong.
Defensive Driving Techniques
Scanning, space, following distance, hazard perception and a checklist you can actually use.
The Psychology of Driving
Attention, attitude, road rage, the myth of multitasking and the three kinds of distraction.
Impaired Driving
Alcohol, drugs, prescriptions, fatigue and the plan you make before the first drink.
Sharing the Road
Motorcycles, trucks, cyclists, pedestrians, farm equipment and winter traffic.
Crash Dynamics and Avoidance
What happens in a collision, how restraints work, and the seconds that avoid it.
The Vehicle and Driving Environment
Maintenance, tires, lights, weather, night driving and North Dakota's rules and point system.
The final quiz
25 questions; 18 correct passes. Unlimited retakes, no waiting period. Different questions each time.
We’re here to help throughout your course, from questions about the material to login or account access. Browse our help articles anytime, or contact us and a real person will help.
Contact Support →Once you pass, your certificate of completion is ready to download right away.
Send it to NDDOT
Email it to drs@nd.gov or mail it to the Driver License Division. If you elected the course at court, NDDOT needs it within 30 days of that election.
Check your record
NDDOT applies the reduction to points already on your record. You can order a copy of your driving record from NDDOT to confirm it.
Keep a copy
Keep the certificate PDF until you see the change on your record.
Why we built Road Ready Safety
Our goal is simple: fair, transparent, state-approved courses for North Dakotans, plus plain-English guides so nobody is left confused, frustrated or upset about what their state requires.
A lot of drivers have had bad experiences with surprise fees, confusing options and no one to help. Our refund policy is compliant and clear, because we want to earn back the trust those experiences cost.
We hope you leave with a great course and a great experience, and that you trust us enough to tell your friends.
The Road Ready Safety teamFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the North Dakota Course.
How many points does the course take off?
Three, once every twelve months, capped at nine points in any three-year period. The reduction applies to points that were on your record before you completed the course, not to points added later.
What is "in lieu of points"?
A choice you make at court when you post bond for a violation worth five points or fewer: complete an approved course and the points are never entered on your record. The bond is still forfeited. You must get your certificate to NDDOT within 30 days of the election, and you can only use the option once every twelve months. It is not a dismissal.
Can I use both the reduction and the in-lieu option in the same year?
No. State law says electing a course in lieu of points forfeits the point-reduction option, without saying for how long. Call NDDOT at 701-328-2604 and ask how they will apply it to your record.
I have twelve points. Will the course stop my suspension?
No. At twelve or more points North Dakota suspends the license, seven days for each point over eleven. The reduction applies only after the suspension is served. Take the course anyway so the reduction is ready when you are eligible.
How long does the course take?
Four hours, self-paced. Most people finish in one or two evenings. There is no state deadline for the course itself; only the in-lieu election carries a 30-day submission deadline.
What is the final quiz like?
Twenty-five questions, eighteen correct to pass. Unlimited retakes with different questions and no waiting period.
How do I get my certificate to NDDOT?
Email it to drs@nd.gov or mail it to the Driver License Division. Step-by-step instructions are in our help center. North Dakota has no provider reporting system, so this step is yours.
Is it really $24.99?
Yes. The certificate, unlimited retakes and support are inside that number. There is no processing fee and no upgraded version of the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, in full, at any time before you complete the course. After you pass the quiz and the certificate is issued, no refund is available.
Is this the insurance reduction course?
No. This is North Dakota’s point reduction course: it takes 3 points off your record, or keeps a small ticket’s points off it. The insurance premium reduction course is a different course, and we offer that one too: North Dakota insurance premium reduction course.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yes. The course and exam work on a phone, and your progress saves the moment you leave.
Is this an NDDOT course?
No. NDDOT approves courses offered by private providers. We are a private company; our approval status is shown at the top of every page, and you can confirm it with NDDOT at 701-328-2604. Compare all 22 NDDOT-approved courses.
Helpful Resources
Free guides to help you through every step of the North Dakota process.