How Do You Start the New Jersey Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
You can start the New Jersey Defensive Driving Course (DDC) from Driving Logic online at drivinglogic.com There is no waiting period. After you complete checkout, you can begin the course immediately.
Steps to Start the Course
Step 1: Go to drivinglogic.com
Visit drivinglogic.com from any device.
Step 2: Select New Jersey Courses
Select New Jersey Courses from the menu on the Driving Logic website.
Step 3: Select the New Jersey Defensive Driving Course
Select Get Started on the New Jersey Defensive Driving Course (DDC) to go to the checkout page.
Step 4: Complete checkout
Enter your name, email address, and payment information. Your account is created automatically during checkout. The course costs $29.95.
Step 5: Enter your course information
After checkout, you will be prompted to enter your personal information — including your New Jersey driver's license number, date of birth, gender, eye color, and address — before beginning the course content. This information is used for identity verification throughout the course.
Step 6: Begin the course
Once your information is entered, the course is available in your account. You can begin immediately.
What Do You Need to Start?
To start the course, you need:
A valid New Jersey driver's license
An internet connection
A valid email address
A form of payment
Your New Jersey driver's license details (entered after checkout, before starting the course)
You do not need to download an app or install any software. The course runs in a web browser.
Is There a Deadline to Complete the Course?
There is no automatic deadline to start after enrollment. However, if you have filed an election with the New Jersey MVC for point reduction, you must complete the course within 120 days of your election date. If a court has required you to complete the course, confirm your deadline with the court directly.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Website | |
Course price | $29.95 |
Devices supported | Computer, tablet, smartphone |
Software required | None — runs in a web browser |
When you can start | Immediately after checkout |
NJ license required | Yes — for point reduction benefit |
License info entered | After checkout, before course begins |
MVC election deadline | 120 days from election date |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to create an account before purchasing? No. Your account is created automatically during checkout. Use the email address and password you create at checkout to log in going forward.
When do I enter my New Jersey driver's license information? After checkout is complete, you will be prompted to enter your NJ driver's license number, date of birth, gender, eye color, and address before the course content begins. This information is required for identity verification. Have your license ready.
Can someone else complete the course on my behalf? No. The course must be completed personally by the registered student. The course includes identity verification checkpoints throughout. Misrepresentation of identity may result in course failure with no refund.
What if I do not receive a confirmation email after enrolling? Check your spam or junk folder for an email from Driving Logic. If you cannot find it, log in to drivinglogic.com using the email address and password you created at checkout.
Can I enroll on my phone and switch to a computer later? Yes. Your course is tied to your account, not your device. You can start on one device and continue on any other device by logging in to drivinglogic.com