Points
Up to 2 points off your NJ record
- Once every five years
- Only if you have points when you finish. It can’t take you below zero, and points can’t be banked.
- It does not lower an MVC surcharge.
New Jersey online defensive driving
Use your blinker.
Lose up to 2 points.
Six hours, online, at your own pace. Finish an NJ-approved course and the MVC may take up to 2 points off your record. Pajamas fully permitted.
Pending NJ MVC approval. Point and insurance benefits apply once the course is approved.
6 hoursonline, own pace
10 modulesquiz after each
Up to 2 ptsoff your NJ record*
0 tripsto an MVC agency
How it works
Four steps. Fewer than the average jughandle.
- 1
Register
Name, NJ driver license number, date of birth, address, gender and eye color: the details the MVC uses to credit your record.
- 2
Pay
One price. The course unlocks the moment you pay.
- 3
Drive the course
Six hours online, 10 modules, at your own pace. Pause for a break and your progress is saved. No fast-forward, no ads, and no extended-warranty pitch.
- 4
Pass, and you’re done
Final exam (80% to pass, two more tries if you need them). You get your certificate, and we report your completion to the MVC for you.
Every so often the course asks a quick question from your registration to confirm it’s really you. It’s required, and it protects the value of your certificate. Not a pop quiz on your own life, promise.
What you get
The real benefits, with the fine print in normal-size font.
Insurance
A possible rate reduction
- NJ law provides an auto insurance rate reduction for three years after an approved course.
- Your insurer sets the amount, so ask your insurer. We don’t promise a number.
Habits
Better driving that doesn’t expire
- The point credit and insurance reduction have expiration dates. A better habit doesn’t.
- Yes, there’s a whole section on jughandles and traffic circles.
*Benefits apply to NJ MVC-approved courses. Blinker First is pending approval. This course is voluntary and doesn’t replace the Driver Improvement Program or the Probationary Driver Program.
Tailgating is 5 points in NJ, same as going 30 over.
The car in front of you isn’t getting there any faster because you’re closer. Neither are you.
The course
10 modules, 360 minutes of instruction. Quiz and exam time doesn’t count toward the six hours, so all six are instruction.
- 0141 min
Defensive Driving: The Road Ahead
Points, the 3-step collision formula, and why we say “crash,” not “accident.”
- 0238 min
Mindset and Choices Behind the Wheel
Road rage, aggressive drivers, and how to be the calm one.
- 0344 min
Speed, Space and Stopping Safely
Stopping distance, the three-second-plus rule, and your space cushion.
- 0437 min
Attention and Alertness
Phones, NJ’s handheld law, and drowsy driving.
- 0544 min
Impairment and the Decision Not to Drive
BAC limits, implied consent, and planning a sober ride every time.
- 0634 min
Intersections, Turns and Lane Choices
Jughandles, traffic circles, merges. Keep right, pass left.
- 0733 min
Sharing the Road Safely
Crosswalks, school buses, cyclists, big trucks, Move Over, and yes, the ice cream truck.
- 0835 min
Weather, Visibility and Changing Conditions
Rain, snow, ice, fog, glare, and clearing snow and ice before you go.
- 0926 min
Communication, Protection and Vehicle Safety
Signals, horn, lights, seat belts, and safety tech without over-trusting it.
- 1028 min
After a Crash and the Road Ahead
What to do at a crash scene, GDL rules, and your own safe-driving plan.
Plus a downloadable student study guide with a one-page summary and short worksheet for every module.
FAQ
Is Blinker First approved by the NJ MVC?
Not yet. The course is pending NJ Motor Vehicle Commission approval, and nobody can take it for credit until it’s approved. The benefits described on this page apply to NJ-approved defensive driving courses. We’ll update this page the moment that’s us.
How long does it take?
Six hours of instruction across 10 modules. NJ requires at least six hours for an online defensive driving course, and an on-screen timer keeps track for you. Take breaks whenever you want; your progress is saved. There’s no fast-forward, though. It’s the one road in New Jersey where speeding genuinely won’t help.
How many points come off my record?
Up to 2. When you finish an NJ-approved course, the MVC may remove two points from your driving record. You can get the reduction only once every five years, and only if you have points on your record when you finish. Points can’t be banked for later, so a clean record stays a clean record.
Will it lower my MVC surcharges?
No. MVC says the course credit doesn’t reduce the point total it uses to calculate surcharges. Surcharges are their own thing. We’d rather tell you now than have you find out from a bill.
Will I get an insurance discount?
Maybe. New Jersey law provides for a reduction in your auto insurance rate after you complete an approved defensive driving course. It lasts three years, starting with your next policy period, and ends early if your license is suspended or you pick up four or more points. Your insurer sets the amount, so call your agent and ask. We don’t promise a number, because we’re not your insurance company.
Do I need to send my certificate to the MVC?
No. When you finish, we report your completion directly to the MVC. MVC doesn’t accept certificates sent in by drivers, so this part is handled for you. One less trip to an agency.
What’s the final exam like?
Each module ends with a short quiz you need to pass before the next one opens, and every answer comes with an explanation. The final exam draws questions from every module. You need 80% to pass, and if the first try doesn’t go your way, you get two more.
Does this replace the Driver Improvement Program or Probationary Driver Program?
No. This course is voluntary. If the MVC has sent you a notice requiring the Driver Improvement Program or the Probationary Driver Program, this course doesn’t replace it. Follow that notice’s instructions too.
Pricing
The whole course
$XX
- 6 hours, 10 modules, own pace
- Module quizzes and the final exam (with retakes)
- Student study guide download
- Completion reported to the MVC for you
Price to be announced. Registration opens after NJ MVC approval.
Questions?
Drop us a line. We reply faster than you’ll find parking down the Shore in July.
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