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Can you take a defensive driving course with only a permit?
I’ve read that you can get discounts on car insurance by taking defensive driving courses, but I only have a permit. Can I still enroll in a defensive driving course?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Not yet! You cannot take a defensive driving course with only a permit. This is simply due to the fact that you need more experience, must pass your initial road and written tests, and will have to obtain
car insurance
.However, you can learn defensive driving tactics during your driver’s education classes. Ask as many questions as you can of your instructor, then apply what you learn when you’re practicing.
Even though you can’t take a defensive driving course, don’t forget about potential
discounts on your car insurance
—like the good student discount.Do some research on which insurers offer discounts and the criteria you have to meet to qualify, and then use the
Jerry
app to compare rates between relevant companies.Jerry is a licensed insurance broker that scans quotes from dozens of top-rated and well-known car insurance companies. After you find a great rate, Jerry can help you buy insurance and cancel your old policy. Customers save an average of nearly $900 per year!
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