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What is the New Mexico Defensive Driving course?
The New Mexico Driver Safety Course is a six-hour course licensed by the New Mexico Traffic Safety Bureau to get your traffic ticket dismissed and keep points off your driving record.
Is this New Mexico Defensive Driving course approved?
Yes, this course is approved by the Traffic Safety Division of the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
However, please note that students need to be referred by a court in order to take this course for ticket dismissal.
How does New Mexico Defensive Driving School work?
Our course consists of 11 lessons and a final exam. The lessons are made up of reading material, videos, animations, and interactive exercises. The final exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
Upon passing the final exam, we send the certificate to you; you sign it and send it to the court.
Why should I take an online New Mexico Defensive Driving course?
Take our New Mexico Driver Safety Course to get your traffic ticket dismissed and keep points off your driving record!
Must I finish traffic school in one sitting?
No, you can come and go as often as you like. We provide an unlimited number of logins. Just use your username and password to login. You can resume where you last left off.
How long does it take to complete the NM Driver Safety Course?
As required by law, this course is 6 hours in length. This is the minimum time allowed by law.
How does the final exam work?
The final exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass.
The New Mexico Traffic Safety Bureau requires the final exam to be proctored (supervised). To meet this requirement, Safe2Drive students must take a paper exam in person with a notary public. You will choose a notary in your area, and we will provide detailed instructions during registration.
What happens if I do not pass the final exam?
Most people pass the final exam the first time. However, you can retake the exam as often as necessary at no additional charge from Safe2Drive. Each attempt must be proctored by a notary public, and any notary fees are separate and may apply to each attempt.
Do you send the certificate straight to the New Mexico court?
No. We will mail you an original copy of your certificate. You sign it and send it to the court. This is your proof that you completed a defensive driving program.
How soon will I get my certificate?
You must pass the exam to be awarded your certificate. Once we receive your completed exam and notarized form, we will grade your exam. If you receive a passing score by 3 PM Pacific Time, Monday-Friday, we will process and mail your certificate that business day using your selected shipping method. If you receive a passing score after 3 PM, your certificate will be processed and mailed the next business day.
Please allow time for grading when planning your completion date.
I need my New Mexico Driver Safety certificate tomorrow. Can you help me?
We suggest you seek an extension with the court. For those who require faster shipping methods, we offer FedEx Overnight and 2-day delivery for an additional fee. FedEx does not deliver to P.O. Boxes.
What is the cost of the New Mexico Driver Safety course?
The course price is
$26.95.
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