VallAndMo Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hello folks, Just came across this: http://rvlife.com/practise-driving-safety-with-the-rvsef/ The interesting part is this: According to RVSEF, The online RV Driving Safety Program requires a time commitment of approximately six cumulative hours and enrollment is just $49.95. A detailed course-companion manual can also be purchased for an additional $20.00. It sounds like a fair bit of time and cost but many insurance carriers support this safety course by offering discounts to policy holders presenting our Certificate of Completion. Has anyone ever heard of something like that? We might consider the taking the course if there's really a discount that would make up for the enrollment fee and time investment. Cheers, -- Vall. Getting ready to join the RV full-time lifestyle in 2017! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 We take the 6 hour NY State Defensive Driving Course online once every three years and get a 10% discount on our vehicle insurance rates. We would also get a reduction in points on our licenses if we had any. The rules and rates differ from state to state, but for NY we only pay $24.95 for the American Safety Council course. On edit: I should add that at least for the NY course, there are no tests to pass, just some non-scored review quizzes as the course progresses. Each page has a timer, so the course does take at least the required 6 hours, although it does not have to be all in one session. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFchap Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I took an rv safe driving course/seminar at an FMCA rally years ago & have had a discount on my insurance since. Paul (KE5LXU), former fulltimer, now sometimer... '03 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40E '05 Honda Odyssey Escapees, FMCA, WIT, SMART http://www.pjrider.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I took an rv safe driving course/seminar at an FMCA rally years ago & have had a discount on my insurance since. The NY discount is only good for 3 years, and then we have to take the course again. Since it saves us over $100/yr on our insurance, it's worth the time for us. The rules are the same for both the online and classroom versions. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapperBob Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just took the class from AARP 3 months ago for the insurance discount. Cost $20 since I am a member. Savings on insurance was $300 so well worth the time. Discount was this large because we are full timers and rig is insured that way. Took about 4 hours to complete. The insurance broker told me about the discount and I completed the class prior to getting the years insurance. I would not have gotten a refund on existing policy so timing was everything. Bob and Jenise Class of 2016 Full timers 2008 Newmar Essex 45' 500hp ism towing Honda CRV awd Every day you wake up is a good day!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 GEICO has a link to the NTSB driver safety course for I think under $25. It must be renewed every 3 years. We actually take ours thru the federal govt to allow us to drive govt owned vehicles so it applies and is free As an interesting side note we didn't realize our certificates counted. When we learned of the discount we had had it for 3 years. I wrote a letter to Tony Nicely, CEO at his hdqt office enclosing a copy of our certs. Within 2 weeks we had a call informing us that they were retroactively applying the discount to the tune of $900. That type of service ius why we are loyal to our insurer Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Gypsy Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I took the AARP course on line--it is 6 hours and there is no fast forward. I believe the driving class discounts are valid only for 3 years all states all insurance companies and must be renewed. Don Kostyal CMSgt, ret USAF A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."Author Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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