TN Traffic School

1. Is this course approved?

Yes! Our 4-hour online Tennessee traffic school course is approved by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to satisfy requirements for ticket and point dismissal.

2. How do I find out if I'm eligible to take a Tennessee traffic school course?

For Ticket Dismissal Purposes

Traffic school for ticket dismissal purposes is granted on a case-by-case basis in Tennessee, and requirements will differ based on the specific court. Generally, you will be eligible if:

1. You have a valid, non-commercial Tennessee driver’s license
2. Your violation is a non-criminal minor moving violation
3. Your license is not currently suspended or revoked

Check with your specific court before enrolling in our course.

Please Note: Online courses are only available for persons who qualify for First Offender Training or Defensive Driving, 4 hour classes. All other applicants must take the 8-hour Driver Improvement course in a live classroom.

For Insurance Discount Purposes

Check with your insurance company to ensure insurance rate discount eligibility.

3. What are the reasons and benefits of taking the Tennessee 4-hour traffic school course?

1. Ticket (Point) Dismissal – Courts may honor traffic school in lieu of assessing penalties for traffic offenses.

Benefit: Once a student successfully completes traffic school:

1. The violation will not appear on your driving record
2. Points associated with the violation will not appear on your driving record
3. In many cases (depending on the court), violation fines may be waived. However, court administrative costs may be assessed.
2. Court Order – Courts may require offenders to take traffic school as part of sentencing for traffic violations.

Benefit: Satisfy Court Order

3. Insurance Discount - Certain insurance companies may provide an insurance premium reduction for taking traffic school. Please confirm with insurance company prior to enrolling in the course.

4. What is the process for taking Tennessee traffic school for ticket dismissal purposes?

1. Contact the court and request permission to take traffic school
2. You must contact the court by the date listed on the citation. When contacting the court, you will need to provide the following:
1. Citation number
2. Citation date
3. Appearance date
4. Traffic violation (i.e., speeding, etc.)

The court will determine whether you are eligible for ticket dismissal or required to appear before a judge for further evaluation.

There is no guarantee the court will honor the request. The presiding judge will weigh the nature of the violation and past driving record when determining eligibility.

3. Enroll in and complete Traffic School by Improv’s Tennessee Traffic School

If granted permission by the judge to attend Traffic School, enroll in the course by clicking here. Complete the course by the deadline indicated by the court.

4. Submit certificate of completion to the court.

Submit the certificate of completion to the court by the deadline indicated by the court. The court may specify how to submit the certificate of completion to them (i.e., mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered to the county branch.) If not specified, contact the court to ask for this information.

5. How long will this course take and are there timers?

The Tennessee traffic school course is designed to meet the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (DSHM) requirements for the 4-hour traffic school course. However, because the TN DSHM does not require the online course to be timed, it is possible to complete the course quicker. You complete the course entirely at your own pace, so how long it takes is completely up to you.

6. Do I have to take the course in one sitting?

No, but you can if you would like! Otherwise, you can take the course in increments as your time permits. Simply log out of the course when you need to, and log back in when you are ready! You will resume in the course right where you left off when you logged out.

7. What types of topics are included in the course?

Each of the six (6) course chapters focuses on topics such as:

1. Highway safety
2. Distracted driving
3. Defensive driving
4. Common traffic violations and collisions
5. Crash prevention
6. Alcohol- and drug-impaired driving
7. State traffic laws
8. Driving emergencies
9. Vehicle maintenance

8. Do I have to pass chapter quizzes and a final exam?

Yes, you do. Chapter quizzes are only 3 questions and you must answer two out of three questions correctly to pass the quiz and proceed to the next chapter. The quizzes will assist you in mastering the course material and preparing for your final exam. You will be provided with feedback on any incorrect answers, including an explanation of the correct answer.

The final exam is 20 multiple-choice questions, and you will need to score a passing grade of 80% or higher (16 out of 20 questions correct).

You may retake the chapter quizzes and the final exam as many times as you need to pass.

9. Is there any way I can fail the course?

Absolutely not! You will be allowed unlimited retakes on your chapter quizzes and final exam, so if you fail on your first try, you may simply retake both chapter quizzes and the final exam until you pass.

10. Is there a time limit to complete this course?

Deadlines are determined by the Tennessee courts, so you will need to complete the course prior to this deadline. However, we will not deactivate your course if you have already paid the course fee.

11. How long will it take to receive my certificate of completion once I complete the course?

You will be able to download and print your certificate within 30 minutes!