SafeMotorist State Approval Information
SafeMotorist provides high-quality, state-approved online driver training courses. We work directly with state agencies and regulatory bodies across the country to ensure our programs meet important legal requirements and industry standards. Below you'll find a list of jurisdictions that approve our courses.
Driver Education
Whether you're a teen mastering the rules of the road with your parents or an adult just taking the wheel for the first time, our driver ed courses will teach you everything you need to know. First-time motorists can take advantage of our state-approved driver education courses to meet local licensing requirements.
| State | Approved By |
|---|---|
| California | California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Colorado | Colorado Department of Revenue — Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Florida | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) |
| Illinois | Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) |
| Indiana | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) |
| New York | New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) |
| Ohio | Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS) |
| Oklahoma | Service Oklahoma |
| Texas | Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) |
Defensive Driving
Sometimes called traffic school, driver improvement training or even mature driver training, these courses help motorists improve their traffic safety knowledge and road skills. In many jurisdictions, taking a defensive driving course can even help you dismiss a ticket, satisfy a court order, reduce license points or earn insurance discounts.
| State | Approved By |
|---|---|
| Alaska | Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| California | California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Delaware | Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Florida | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) |
| Idaho | Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) |
| Indiana | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) |
| Michigan | Michigan Department of State (MDOS) |
| Missouri | Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) |
| Nevada | Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) |
| New York | New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) |
| North Dakota | North Dakota State Highway Patrol (NDHP) |
| Ohio | Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS) |
| Oklahoma | Service Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security (TDOSHS) |
| Texas | Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) |
| Virginia | Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Washington, D.C. | District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) |
Boating Safety
Take to the water safely with state-approved boater safety training. These boat operator education courses are required in some states for anyone using a motorized personal watercraft. Our courses help boaters know the rules of public waterways and safely use a variety of small vessels.
| State | Approved By |
|---|---|
| Florida | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) |
| New York | New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) |
Commercial Driving
Instead of state-level approval, all our commercial driver training is approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Our nationally recognized and accepted programs include a full selection of Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) options and specialty endorsements for HAZMAT (H), Passenger (P) and School Bus (S). Train with us to start your career as a commercial driver in any state.