I was about to start a gimmicky on-line traffic school, albeit with loads of 5-star reviews, and decided to take another look because the one I was about to settle on (among many others) had reviews c... Read More
I was about to start a gimmicky on-line traffic school, albeit with loads of 5-star reviews, and decided to take another look because the one I was about to settle on (among many others) had reviews chock full of complaints about gimmicks and tricks to get you to pay more with useless extra fees for services which Defensive Drivers Group includes automatically. I just wanted to get through the exam without having to continually watch out for getting ripped off. I really didn't care which was the cheapest, just which one seemed the most responsible. Gimmicks and surprise fees do not give an air of trust. I wanted to get a fair test, pass it and feel sure that my paperwork would get properly sent in.So I found Defensive Drivers Group and the reviews were way more simple, solid and free of suggestions on what to avoid. And the only "gimmick"? As I was filling out the signup form, I got a popup, apparently encouraging me to hurry up, which chopped the price from $25 down to $15. So, even though I was almost done with the present signup form, I clicked the new link, filled out the form and paid $15. I've only paid $15 and never paid nor was asked to pay a penny more.My experience was precisely that, free of gimmicks and surprises. I know some people have whizzed through course texts. But, not only did I feel a responsibility to be honest (yeah, yeah) and read through it all, I also had lots of distractions. The TV was on. The kids were around. I had a beer. However, I do read pretty quickly when I put my mind to it, and some of it is actually interesting. I got through all the material in about a total of 3 hours spread over two evenings. The section quizzes are 2 or 3 questions with one nonsense phrase question to see if you actually read the material. The final exam is 25 questions, IIRC, and it's content is easier than the quizzes. That is, its less about remembering an exact phrase, law or statistic to the letter and making sure you're not actually a complete moron with a driver's license.I'd definitely recommend Defensive Drivers Group and hopefully I won't get another ticket. But if I do, I'll be back.(This is a copy of my review of DDG on 5/4/2014 at their old address) Read Less