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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. Explain the 10% Insurance Reduction
Answer
  • Discount applies for 3 years
  • 10% reduction in the base rate of your automobile liability, no-fault and collision premiums
  • Discount is MANDATED by New York Law
  • Submit Cerficate of Completion to your insurer when requesting insurance discount
Q. What is my eligibility for an Insurance Discount?
Answer

You are eligible once every 3 years; after you have taken our course we will send you an email notice of your eligibility at the end of three years.

Q. What is my eligibility for a DMV Point Reduction?
Answer

You are eligible once every 18 months; after you have taken our course we will send you an email notice of your eligibility at the end of three years.

Q. Why do I need to reduce the points on my Driving Record?
Answer
  • Reduced Points cannot be used against you for license suspension or revocation
  • Employment Purposes
  • Insurance Purposes (put a hyperlink here)
Q. How long is your course?
Answer

The course is 6 hours (exactly like the live classes) but you can start and stop at any time to take a break or to come back to the course another day.

Q. Do I have to take a test?
Answer

There are no tests to take; the course is most easily described as easy and convenient.

Q. Do I have to attend a classroom?
Answer

No, everything can be done on a computer, there are not test to take, and you can start and stop the course and resume again later at any time.

Q. How does the DMV know I have taken the course?
Answer

Certificate of Completion will be sent to them after you have completed the course.

Q. How do I receive the Insurance Discount?
Answer

Present the Certificate of Completion you will receive in the mail (please make a copy for your records) to your insurance company.

Q. I need help, who can I contact?
Answer

Please call 1-877-689-0674 or click here to send an email (code the email to: info@americansafetycouncil.com)

Q. I lost my copy of my certificate can I get another copy?
Answer

Yes, please call 1-877-689-0674 or click here to request a duplicate certificate (please code the Customer Service form for a Duplicate Copy request)

Q. I would like a refund, what do I do?
Answer

Please call 1-877-689-0674 or click here to request a refund

Q. Is this course really New York Department of Motor Vehicle approved?
Answer

Yes, please click here to read a copy of the approval from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles

Q. How do I register for the course?
Answer

Click here to register online now (link to registration page)

Q. How can I obtain a copy of my New York Driving Record?
Answer

Click here to order a copy of your New York Driving Record (link to http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/driverabstract/default.htm)

Q. How can I contact my local DMV?
Answer

Click here for a listing of New York Department of Motor Vehicle offices (http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/offices.htm)

Q. Where can I obtain additional information about driving in New York?
Answer

Click here for an online copy of New York’s Driver Manual (http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmanual/default.html)

Q. What is your privacy policy?
Answer

Click here for our Privacy Statements (link to our privacy statements or simply list them here)