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How long does the SC insurance discount last?
I took the course in Greenville. How long will the insurance discount apply in South Carolina?
Hello Bethany, South Carolina insurance carriers commonly offer a 5-10 percent discount on liability and collision premiums for three years after completion of an approved defensive driving course. To activate it: - Email or upload your completion certificate to your insurer - Ask for written confirmation of the percentage and effective date - Mark the 3-year expiration on your calendar to re-take the course before it lapses If your insurer does not offer a discount, shopping a couple of others often finds one that does. South Carolina Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Is the SC ADTSP course 4 hours?
I am signing up for the Charleston Alcohol and Drug Traffic Safety Program. Is it 4 hours long?
Hello Dwayne, Yes — the South Carolina ADTSP (also referred to as the 4-hour defensive driving course in some counties) is set at 4 hours by South Carolina regulations. Notes on the format: - The 4 hours is timed actively — you cannot fast-forward - Content covers South Carolina-specific traffic law, hazard perception, and impaired driving - Final exam is at the end and included in the 4-hour minimum The certificate transmits to the Charleston County court the same business day you pass. South Carolina Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!