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North Dakota online defensive driving

What North Dakota 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.

  • North Dakota Highway Patrol (superintendent)
  • Sources read October 7, 2026
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North Dakota rules

What North Dakota requires

States name these courses differently. Below is the course North Dakota runs or requires, under the name the state uses.

Insurance discountOnline allowed

Motor vehicle crash prevention course

Insurance premium reduction

Overseen by North Dakota Highway Patrol (superintendent)

Who can take it

North Dakota residents can take an online or classroom course and receive a certificate to give their insurance company for a possible premium reduction.

What the source says
“Residents can take an online or classroom course and upon successful completion, be given a certificate which they can provide to their insurance company for possible premium reduction.”

Insurance Premium Reduction Courses - North Dakota Highway Patrol, read October 7, 2026

Course length

The curriculum for a motor vehicle crash prevention course must have at least four hours of instruction.

What the source says
“The curriculum for a course in motor vehicle crash prevention must consist of a minimum of four hours of instruction”

North Dakota Administrative Code 38-08-02-01, Hours of instruction, read October 7, 2026

Taking it online

The Highway Patrol reviews the application to decide whether all requirements are met, and courses can be offered in the classroom or online.

What the source says
“NDHP will review the course offering application and determine if all requirements are met. Courses can be offered in the classroom or online.”

Insurance Premium Reduction Courses - North Dakota Highway Patrol, read October 7, 2026

The Highway Patrol publishes the online courses it has approved, with approval running through August 31, 2027 unless otherwise noted.

What the source says
“These online courses have been approved by NDHP through Aug. 31, 2027, unless otherwise noted.”

Insurance Premium Reduction Online Courses - North Dakota Highway Patrol, read October 7, 2026

Who approves it

The course must be approved by the superintendent of the state highway patrol, and the course sponsor gives each successful participant the certificate that is the basis for the insurance discount.

What the source says
“The course must be approved by the superintendent of the state highway patrol. The course sponsor shall provide each successful participant a certificate that is the basis for the insurance discount.”

North Dakota Century Code 26.1-25-04.1, Premium reduction for accident prevention course completion, 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 North Dakota Highway Patrol (superintendent) before you sign up for any course.

Questions

North Dakota defensive driving: common questions

Can I take defensive driving online in North Dakota?

The Highway Patrol reviews the application to decide whether all requirements are met, and courses can be offered in the classroom or online.

Source: Insurance Premium Reduction Courses - North Dakota Highway Patrol
How long is Motor vehicle crash prevention course in North Dakota?

The curriculum for a motor vehicle crash prevention course must have at least four hours of instruction.

Source: North Dakota Administrative Code 38-08-02-01, Hours of instruction
Who can take Motor vehicle crash prevention course in North Dakota?

North Dakota residents can take an online or classroom course and receive a certificate to give their insurance company for a possible premium reduction.

Source: Insurance Premium Reduction Courses - North Dakota Highway Patrol
Who approves Motor vehicle crash prevention course in North Dakota?

The course must be approved by the superintendent of the state highway patrol, and the course sponsor gives each successful participant the certificate that is the basis for the insurance discount.

Source: North Dakota Century Code 26.1-25-04.1, Premium reduction for accident prevention course completion
Is DriverOnline’s North Dakota defensive driving course open?

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