Free Defensive Driving Class for Premier Driving School Students and Families
- eorth9
- Jul 29
- 8 min read
A driver’s education course is a big step. It teaches the rules, builds confidence, and helps new drivers get ready for the road. But real driving does not stop at passing the test. Every day behind the wheel brings choices, distractions, weather, traffic, and unexpected behavior from other drivers.
That is why Premier Driving School offers a free 6-hour defensive driving class for current and past Premier Driving School students. The class is included at no extra cost with the purchase of driver’s education.
Family members can take the same class for $25 each, and members of the general public can attend for $50. With other schools charging up to $150 for similar classes, this is a practical way to keep learning without adding a large expense.
This class is built for teen drivers, new drivers, and families who want more than the basics. It is also a smart next step for anyone checking with their insurance agent about possible defensive driving benefits.
Defensive driving helps new drivers go beyond the basics
Driver’s education gives new drivers the foundation they need. It covers traffic laws, signs, lane position, parking, turns, and the skills needed to operate a vehicle safely. Defensive driving builds on that foundation.
A defensive driver thinks ahead. They notice risks before those risks become emergencies. They know that having the right of way does not always mean another driver will yield. They understand that safe following distance matters more when roads are wet, traffic is heavy, or the driver behind them is impatient.
For a new driver, this extra layer of training can make a real difference.
Defensive driving often focuses on skills like:
Scanning ahead
Looking farther down the road instead of only watching the car in front.
Managing space
Keeping enough room around the vehicle to react safely.
Recognizing hazards early
Spotting pedestrians, brake lights, merging traffic, and changing road conditions.
Avoiding distractions
Building habits that reduce phone use, mental distractions, and risky multitasking.
Making safe choices under pressure
Knowing when to slow down, let another driver go, or create distance.
Teen drivers and new drivers often hear advice like “be careful” or “pay attention.” Those reminders are well meant, but they are not always specific enough. A defensive driving class gives those ideas structure. It explains what to watch for, why it matters, and how to respond.
Parents also benefit from having everyone use the same language. When a teen hears about safe following distance in class, and then a parent reinforces the same idea during practice drives, the lesson becomes easier to remember.
The class is free for Premier Driving School students
Premier Driving School includes the 6-hour defensive driving class for free with the purchase of driver’s education. That applies to both current and past Premier Driving School students.
For families already investing in driver’s education, this adds a lot of value. The class gives students more time to think through real driving situations, ask questions, and build confidence after the core driver’s education course.
Here is how the class pricing works:
Who can attend | Cost |
Current Premier Driving School students | Free |
Past Premier Driving School students | Free |
Family members | $25 each |
General public | $50 |
Similar classes at some other schools | Up to $150 |
The savings can be substantial, especially for households with more than one driver. A parent, sibling, or other family member can take the class for just $25. That makes it easier for a whole family to refresh their driving habits together.
The general public can also attend for $50. That is still far below what some other schools charge for similar defensive driving instruction.
Insurance discounts are changing, so ask the right question
For years, many families assumed that completing driver’s education would automatically help with insurance costs. That is not always the case today. Some insurance companies may still offer discounts for driver’s education, but others may not.
Premier Driving School has found that insurance companies are not necessarily giving discounts for driver’s education the way families might expect. That does not mean discounts are unavailable. It means the question may need to be more specific.
When talking with an insurance agent, ask about defensive driving discounts, not only driver’s education discounts.
A simple way to ask is:
“Do you offer any discount or benefit for completing a 6-hour defensive driving class?”
That question can open a different conversation. Some insurers may recognize defensive driving differently than driver’s education. Others may have rules based on age, policy type, driving history, or how recently the class was completed.
The real value sits at the intersection of safe driving, insurance discounts, and fewer surprises after a ticket or crash. A class cannot promise a lower rate, and every insurance company sets its own rules. But asking the right question gives families better information before they assume there is no benefit.
This post is informational only and is not insurance or legal advice. For details about discounts, premium changes, accident forgiveness, ticket forgiveness, or points, contact your insurance agent, the court, or the appropriate state agency.
Defensive driving may help with more than insurance
The biggest reason to take a defensive driving class is safety. Still, there may be other practical benefits depending on the driver’s situation.
Some drivers take defensive driving to learn better habits before a problem happens. Others take it after a close call, a minor crash, a ticket, or a change in insurance costs. In some cases, completing a defensive driving course may help with accident forgiveness, ticket forgiveness, point reduction, or insurance-related savings.
Those benefits are not automatic. They depend on the insurance company, the court, state rules, the driver’s record, and the type of incident. But the possibility makes the class worth asking about.
For teen drivers and parents, the value can be even more personal.
A defensive driving class can help a new driver understand questions like:
What should I do if another driver follows too closely?
How much space should I leave at highway speed?
What if I start to hydroplane?
How do I handle aggressive drivers?
When should I avoid passing, even if it is legal?
How can I reduce distractions before I start driving?
What should I do when I feel rushed or nervous?
These are situations that many drivers face, but not always during a road test. Defensive driving gives students a chance to talk through these moments before they happen on their own.
It also helps new drivers understand that being safe is not passive. Safe drivers make active choices. They adjust speed. They create space. They look ahead. They let go of the need to “win” against another driver. They stay calm when other people on the road do not.
A 6-hour class gives drivers time to practice better thinking
Defensive driving cannot be learned from one quick reminder. The 6-hour format gives the class room to cover multiple situations in a way drivers can understand and remember.
That time matters because driving decisions happen fast. A driver may only have seconds to react when traffic stops suddenly, a car drifts into their lane, or a pedestrian steps into a crosswalk.
The goal is to build habits before those seconds count.
In a defensive driving setting, students can slow those moments down. They can look at what went wrong, what warning signs appeared first, and what choices could reduce the danger next time.
For example, a rear-end crash is often described as something that “came out of nowhere.” In many cases, there were warning signs:
Brake lights several cars ahead
A driver looking down
Traffic bunching near an intersection
Wet pavement
Following too closely
Speed that did not match conditions
A defensive driver learns to read those signs earlier. That does not mean every crash can be avoided. It means the driver gives themselves a better chance to respond.
That mindset is especially useful in Wichita-area driving, where drivers may deal with busy intersections, highway merging, school traffic, construction zones, sudden weather changes, and rural roads outside the city. New drivers need confidence in more than one setting.
Families can use the class as a shared reset
Many parents teach good driving habits during practice drives, but family driving can come with tension. A teen may feel corrected too often. A parent may feel nervous in the passenger seat. Both may care about safety, but the conversation can get stressful.
A structured defensive driving class can help. It gives everyone a shared point of reference.
Instead of saying, “You are following too close,” a parent can say, “Remember the space cushion from class.” Instead of saying, “Pay attention,” they can ask, “What are you scanning for up ahead?”
That shift makes feedback more specific and less personal.
Family members can attend for $25 each, which makes the class a good option for:
Parents who want a refresher
Siblings who are also driving
Grandparents who help with transportation
Households sharing vehicles
Families preparing for a new teen driver
Driving habits spread through families. If one person speeds through yellow lights, rolls stops, or uses a phone at red lights, younger drivers notice. If the whole family talks about safer choices, those habits can spread too.
Defensive driving is also useful after the license is earned
Many new drivers and families focus heavily on the license test. That makes sense. It is a major milestone. But the first year or two after licensing can bring some of the biggest learning moments.
A licensed teen driver may begin driving to school, work, activities, or friends’ houses without an instructor or parent in the car. That independence is exciting, but it also brings new responsibility.
Defensive Driving Programs can help bridge the gap between learning to drive and driving independently. The class reinforces the idea that a license is not the end of learning. It is the start of real-world experience.
Past Premier Driving School students are included for free because good habits deserve reinforcement. A student who took driver’s education months or even years ago may still benefit from a focused refresher.
Driving changes with experience. A student who was nervous at first may now feel more comfortable, but comfort can sometimes lead to shortcuts. A defensive driving class helps bring attention back to the habits that protect drivers, passengers, and everyone else on the road.
Check upcoming dates and reserve a seat early
Premier Driving School offers the free defensive driving class multiple times each year. Since dates may vary, the best plan is to check the website for upcoming class times.
Space is limited, so reserving a seat early is recommended. This is especially true for families trying to coordinate schedules or add multiple people to the same class.
Before class, it can also help to call your insurance agent and ask what information they need. Some companies may want proof of completion. Others may have a specific form or rule. Asking ahead of time can save a second phone call later.
For current and past Premier Driving School students, the class is a simple way to get more value from driver’s education. For family members, it is an affordable refresher. For the general public, it is a low-cost option compared with schools that may charge much more.
To see available dates and reserve your spot, book your defensive driving class with Premier Driving School.
The best time to build safer habits is before a stressful moment on the road tests them. A 6-hour defensive driving class gives new drivers, teens, parents, and families more tools to stay alert, make calmer choices, and keep learning long after driver’s education is complete.
Comments