Defensive Driving Course

Does Farmers Insurance give a discount for the defensive driving course?

Farmers may offer an auto insurance discount for you and/or other drivers on your policy completing an approved defensive driving course online. Contact your agent or carrier for details.

How can I get a discount on Farmers Insurance?

Farmers Insurance offers several easy ways to get a discount on your car insurance policy. Completing the online defensive driving course from SafeDriver.com is one of the easiest ways to get a discount, in most states. Other options for Farmers Insurance savings include:

• Bundle policies
• Insure multiple cars
• Choose an alternative fuel vehicle
• Get good grades, if you’re a full-time student under 25 years of age

For the full list of discounts from Farmers Insurances, visit their discount page here.

How much is the Farmers Insurance defensive driving discount?

Farmers Insurance doesn't state exactly how much the discount will be for completing a defensive driving course online. Contact your agent to find out if you qualify and how much the discount will be.

Can I use this course for an insurance discount if I DON'T have insurance with Farmers Insurance?

Yes. Several of the top car insurance providers will give you a discount for completing an online Defensive Driving Course, like the one offered by SafeDriver.com.

When will I see my Farmers Insurance discount after completing the defensive driving course?

Once you've successfully passed the course, you will receive an official certificate of completion. Send this certificate to Farmers Insurance and you will receive your insurance discount. The discount will be applied retroactively based on the date you completed the course.

Is the course offered online?

Yes, our defensive driving course is offered 100% online. You can use any device to take the course including tablets, smartphones, laptops, and home computers.

How does the defensive driving course work?

After you register for the course, just log in and start. You can complete the defensive driving course at your own pace. It will take between four and six hours for most people to complete the course, depending on your state's requirements.

Once you've finished the course, we will send you a certificate of completion to forward to Farmers Insurance.

Will I save more if other drivers on my Farmers Insurance policy take the course?

It's possible to save even more money by having other drivers on your insurance policy take the defensive driving course online. Some families save hundreds every year with this course. It's best to contact Farmers Insurance ahead of time and find out if they offer additional insurance discounts for other drivers on your car insurance policy.

What should I do if my insurance discount expires?

In most states, your defensive driver insurance discount will be good for three years. Check with your Farmers Insurance agent to find out how long it will last in your state. Once the discount expires, simply retake the online defensive driving course to enjoy your discount again!

Will the defensive driving course help with ticket dismissal?

In certain states, such as Texas, you can use the SafeDriver.com defensive driving course for ticket dismissal. However, in most states, it will be used for an insurance premium discount for Farmers Insurance customers.

What if I have other questions?

Our team is standing by to answer all your questions 24/7/365. Contact us via email, over the phone, or through our online chat option.