I clicked on your competitor's advertisements on your web page. They charge $50 to $75 for their defensive driving classes. Is there a difference between the classes? We think so. Our classes are more interesting, more educational, more up to date, lower cost, and include free refreshments and often lunch as well. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations. All these classes are 6 hours, by law. Get a boring instructor, or a dry class, and those 6 hours could feel like 12 hours! The customer feedback listed at our website is real. You will see the difference if you've taken this class elsewhere, then take ours. That's why our customers come back every 3 years! If our classes don't fill up, we lose money at these prices. But almost all of our classes fill up!  We love it!  I am not an employee of the facilities at which you offer classes. Can I still register as a non-employee at the discounted rate listed? Yes. If a class is listed here, then there are a limited number of seats open to the public at the discounted rates. Once those seats are reserved, we will post a note directly under that course listing saying that the class is filled.  Why don't you offer classes more frequently? We have some new instructors coming on board, but we want them properly trained in the latest techniques that keep our classes a cut above. We enjoy teaching these classes. But if we teach too many too frequently, it can become work!  If it's fun for us, it's far more likely to be fun for you!

Why do you seldom have classes during the Summer months? Let us be honest. The Summer months are hot, and not many people want to sit in a hot classroom. So Summer classes are hard to find. Take one, and then you'll have the same problem finding one when you're due to take the class again in 3 years. And to be brutally honest, our instructors would rather be water skiing, sailing, or on vacation with their families. When we teach a class, it's fun for us. If it's fun for us, you're also much more likely to enjoy our classes. That's important to us. You encourage early registration to reserve a seat in your class. What if something comes up, and I have to cancel? Go ahead and reserve your seat. If something comes up, all we ask is that you call us at (718)637-3934 to let us know several days in advance. Typically, for a weekend class, we need notification by the Thursday before the weekend. At your request, you can receive either a full credit for a future class, or a full refund. Late cancellations, or no-call/ no-shows will not receive a refund, but will be permitted to register for a future class for a $15 re-registration fee instead of the full course price. I am required to take a defensive driving 6-hour course to meet requirements as a New York City Taxi & Limosine Commission driver. Do I need a special certificate? Yes. You will need a special certificate of attendance that has a corporate seal and meets TLC standards. We offer that certificate. There is a $2.25 charge, and the certificate will be issued promptly upon course completion. Can I just pay the fees without attending your class? Ummm.... NO; that's insurance fraud. We don't look good in orange jumpsuits. You may not either. Getting arrested can ruin an otherwise nice week. I don't have my license yet. Will taking your course qualify me for the NYS DMV license exam? No. Many people confuse our 6 hour class (which qualifies participants with a three year insurance discount and reduction of violation points) with the 5 hour pre-license class that is offered by many driving schools. They are different classes by DMV standards.

My son/daughter is new to driving. I want them to learn safe driving techniques, but they don't need a certificate. How much would it be for them to take your class? Free. We're so happy to have any young driver who wants to learn safety. So, if they want to attend our class, but don't need a certificate of completion, there is no cost! It's on us! 
How about an online course? I want to spend at least 6 hours sitting in front of a computer! 

INFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What do I do if I've taken your class and have not yet received my certificate of completion? In the unlikely event that you have not received your certificate of completion, call National Traffic Safety Institute at (718) 816-0533. They are very helpful and are located right here on Staten Island (201 Edward Curry Ave., near South Ave corporate park). That's one of the reasons we stay with them!

The bulk of the following information is taken from the New York State Dept of Motor Vehicles web site (link to DMV site provided below): Cell Phones + Driving = Dangerous

 

 New York State has passed a law that does not allow you to use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive. If you use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive (except to call 911 or to contact medical, fire or police personnel about an emergency), you can receive a traffic ticket and pay a fine of  $120.  Additional mandatory surcharges may also apply. 

Taking your car off the road for a while?

 

You can prevent the suspension of your registration and driver license if you surrender your vehicle plates to the DMV before your liability insurance lapses.You are not required to surrender your vehicle plates for a suspension of 90 days or shorter if you pay a civil penalty. You cannot use the civil penalty option if the lapse is longer than 90 days or if you used this option in the past 3 years.The civil penalty amounts shown below are the amounts for suspensions that take effect on or after October 1, 2005. The civil penalty amount is:

• $8 per day for each day of the lapse from day 1 through day 30, and
• $10 per day for each day of the lapse from day 31 through day 60, and
• $12 per day for each day of the lapse from day 61 through day 90.
• After 90 days, your driver’s license is suspended.

If I get a ticket for a moving violation in another state, do I receive points on my NYS driver license?

The NYSDMV does not record out-of-state violations committed by NYS drivers in other jurisdictions. The exceptions are alcohol-related violations, drug-related violations, and moving violations committed in Quebec or Ontario. Under special agreements, traffic convictions in Quebec or Ontario arerecorded on NYS driver license records and carry points. Except for violations in Ontario and Quebec, points are not added to your NYS record for out-of-state violations.
If you do not respond to a ticket or fail to pay a fine for a moving violation that you committed in any state except Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon or Wisconsin, the DMV suspends your NYS driver license until you respond to the ticket or pay the fine. If a driver from a state (except these six states) fails to respond to a traffic ticket issued in NYS, their driver license will be suspended until the driver responds to the traffic ticket in NYS.

What is the seat belt law in New York State?

New York State law requires all front seat passengers to wear seat belts. Children under the age of 16 must wear seat belts when they are in the front seat or the back seat. Children under the age of four must ride in safety seats. Children age four, five or six must ride in child restraint systems. The penalty for a seat belt or car seat violation is a fine of $120. If a conviction includes a person under the age of 16, the driver receives a fine of $120 and 3 violation points on his/her driver's license record.Employee Advantage LLC note: What is legal to do, and what is smart to do, are often two different things. If you don't wear your seatbelts because you don't care about getting killed or paralyzed, don't do that to your loved ones. Don't relegate them to a lifetime of feeding you, toileting you, etc. day after day.An unbelted adult in the back seat becomes a flying "stupid-hero" during sudden high speed impacts. What is the difference between a bag of cement in the back seat and an unbelted adult? Perhaps intelligence.

Can I take a defensive driving course to keep from losing my driver’s license?

 

An accident prevention course cannot prevent a mandatory suspension or revocation.I’ve been a good driver.  I don’t have any violation points.  Can I receive a credit against future violations if I take a defensive driving course?  You cannot use the course as a credit against future driver violation points. You would still be eligible for the insurance discount, however.I have violation points I want reduced, but also want the insurance discount. Can I get both by taking a qualified defensive driving course?  Yes. Completion of one of our Defensive Driving classes entitles you to BOTH an insurance discount AND point reduction. There is no extra cost for this at our classes. Part of our class instruction explains how to get both. 

Driver Violation Point SystemThe DMV driver violation point system helps to identify drivers who commit several traffic violations during a specific time period.Remember that the point system is not the only reason for a driver license suspension or revocation. There are mandatory suspensions or revocations. For example, the DMV must revoke your driver license if you are convicted of three speeding violations within an 18-month period, regardless of how many driver violation points you have.This table lists the number of points given for specific traffic violations: ViolationPoints ViolationPointsSpeeding (MPH over speed limit not indicated)3Following too closely4Speeding (MPH over speed limit):Passing improperly, changing lanes unsafely, driving to the left of center, driving in the wrong direction31 - 10 MPH3  11 - 20 MPH4Failed to obey a traffic signal, a Stop sign, or a Yield sign321 - 30 MPH6Railroad crossing violation331 - 40 MPH8Failed to yield the right-of-way3More than 40 MPH11Passenger safety violation, including seat belt and child safety seat violations for passengers under the age of 163Reckless driving5Left the scene of an accident that includes property damage or the injury of a domestic animal3Failed to stop for a school bus5Other moving violations 2 Inadequate brakes 4 Inadequate brakes (vehicle of an employer) 2   How the DMV Calculates Your Point Total The DMV computer system automatically calculates your point total as follows: You must be convicted of the traffic violation for the points to be added to your point total, but the calculation of your point total is based on the date of the violation, not the date of the conviction. The points for violations that all occurred within the last 18 months of one another are added together to calculate your point total. The record of the conviction, and the points, are listed on your driver record for as long as the conviction remains on your record. The information about the conviction and points is not removed after 18 months from the violation date.Only the calculation of your point total changes.Insurance Company Points and Out-of-State ViolationsInsurance companies have point systems that are different from the DMV driver violation point system. The two point systems are not related. Contact your insurance company about their point system.Except for Ontario and Quebec, points are not added to your NYS driver record if you commit an out-of-state traffic violation. Points can appear on your NYS driver record if you commit a traffic violation in Ontario or Quebec.       The correct URL address for New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles is:DMV.NY.GOV

Employee Advantage Discount Defensive Driving  Employee Advantage, LLC  Sponsor Agency National Traffic Safety Institute.  Approved by New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles and TLC Phone: (718) 637-3934  We know you'll experience the difference in the quality of our classes.