Missouri Defensive Driving School is offered both at physical locations across the State and via State approved online format through Driving University.  The Missouri Safety Center approves all Defensive Driving Schools and courses as part of their Driver Improvement program.  

Enrollment in Defensive Driving School may be voluntary or court-ordered, depending on your circumstances, and may result in traffic fine reductions, traffic fine and point dismissal, reduced insurance premiums and overall improved driving skills.

Course Information 

Driver’s Education is not mandatory in Missouri; however, the course is offered in schools and at State approved training centers.  Teens may choose to complete a Driver’s Education as an added safety measure.  Driver’s Education instructs drivers on rules-of-the road and prepares them for the Missouri driver’s licensing written and road tests. Read more...

Course Eligibility 

In the event a traffic ticket is issued, the court must determine if a driver is eligible for Defensive Driving School as per the Missouri State statute.  It is always best to attend your court hearing and petition the judge with this request. Read more...

Missouri Defensive Driving Schools 

Find a defensive driving school in your area. Read more...

Online Defensive Driving 

Driving University, the Missouri State approved course provider of online Defensive Driving School, offers you the opportunity to complete your Defensive Driving course in the comfort of your own home and at times that are convenient for you. Read more...

Reasons to Take the Course 

Successful completion of a Missouri Defensive Driving School through Driving University can benefit a driver in a number of ways.  At the discretion of the court, a driver can complete a Missouri Defensive Driving School, also called traffic school, in lieu of receiving points on their driving record for a traffic violation such as a speeding ticket. Read more...

Who Teaches the Course? 

Missouri Defensive Driving School, when taken at a physical location in Missouri, is taught by instructors approved by the Missouri Safety Center.  Online Defensive Driving School, however, is primarily self-paced and self-instructed. Read more...