What Is the Indiana Driver Safety Program Course?
The Indiana Driver Safety Program course is a BMV-approved online defensive driving course. Drivers take this course to improve safe driving skills and to meet requirements from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) or a court.
What Does the Course Do?
Completing the Indiana Driver Safety Program course may apply a 4-point credit to your Indiana driving record.
Indiana uses a point system to track traffic violations. If you accumulate too many points, the BMV may suspend your driving privileges. The 4-point credit can help reduce your total points.
Who Takes This Course?
Drivers take the Indiana Driver Safety Program course for three main reasons:
The Indiana BMV sent a notice requiring completion
A court ordered completion of a driver safety course
The driver wants to reduce points on their driving record
How Does the Course Work?
The Indiana Driver Safety Program course is completed entirely online. You can take the course on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
The course takes a minimum of 4 hours to complete. You do not need to finish the course in one sitting. Your progress is saved automatically. You can stop and return at any time.
What Happens After You Finish?
When you complete the course, your certificate of completion is available immediately in your student account. You can download and print the certificate from your dashboard.
Depending on your situation:
If the BMV required the course, completion is reported to the Indiana BMV automatically.
If a court required the course, you may need to submit the certificate to the court directly.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Course format | Online |
Minimum length | 4 hours |
Point credit | 4 points |
BMV-approved | Yes |
Devices supported | Computer, tablet, smartphone |
Certificate delivery | Immediate, available in your account |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Indiana Driver Safety Program course the same as traffic school? The Indiana Driver Safety Program is not a traditional traffic school. It is a BMV-approved defensive driving course that applies a 4-point credit to your Indiana driving record. It covers Indiana-specific traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and safe driving behaviors.
Is the course available in languages other than English? Yes. The Driving Logic help center is available in multiple languages.
Do I need to live in Indiana to take the course? You must be a licensed Indiana driver to receive the 4-point credit on your Indiana driving record.
Is this course accepted by all Indiana courts? The course is BMV-approved but acceptance for court orders depends on your specific court's requirements. Contact your court directly to confirm the course satisfies your order before enrolling.