District of Columbia

District of Columbia online defensive driving

What District of Columbia requires, in the state’s own words: who the course is for, how long it is, whether it can be taken online and who approves it. Each fact below links to the official source it comes from.

District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles
Sources read October 7, 2026

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District of Columbia rules

What District of Columbia requires

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Point creditOnline allowed

DC DMV approved Defensive Driving Course

Overseen by District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles

What it does: A driver may also take an online course to avoid insurance premium increases or to refresh driving knowledge and skills, and should check with the insurer first.
What the source says
“You may also take an online course to avoid insurance premium increases or to refresh and enhance your driving knowledge and skills.”
DC DMV Online Traffic School, read October 7, 2026
Taking it online: The defensive driving course is an online course that can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What the source says
“The online course can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.”
Defensive Driving Course - DC DMV, read October 7, 2026
Who approves it: DC DMV publishes a list of the defensive driving courses it has approved.
What the source says
“Below is a list of the DC DMV approved courses:”
Defensive Driving Course - DC DMV, read October 7, 2026

Where these facts come from

Every statement above is taken from an official source and shown with the passage it rests on. Rules change, so confirm anything that matters to you with District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles before you sign up for any course.

Questions

District of Columbia defensive driving: common questions

Can I take defensive driving online in District of Columbia?

The defensive driving course is an online course that can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Source: Defensive Driving Course - DC DMV

What does DC DMV approved Defensive Driving Course do for a driver in District of Columbia?

A driver may also take an online course to avoid insurance premium increases or to refresh driving knowledge and skills, and should check with the insurer first.

Source: DC DMV Online Traffic School

Who approves DC DMV approved Defensive Driving Course in District of Columbia?

DC DMV publishes a list of the defensive driving courses it has approved.

Source: Defensive Driving Course - DC DMV

Is DriverOnline’s District of Columbia defensive driving course open?

Not yet. District of Columbia decides which courses count there, and DriverOnline’s course is not available in District of Columbia yet. Leave your email and we will tell you when it opens.

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Other courses in District of Columbia

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