IMPROV driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in New York. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
White Plains, New York company; the DMV lists it as AAA SPIDER PRE-LICENSING COURSE by IMPROV. IMPROV also owns DriverZ.
Ownership: IMPROV also owns DriverZ.
Good to know
- New York: sale $49 (regular $86), short lessons with a 3-question quiz after each chapter and no final exam.
- Can be played like a podcast (audio).
- Money-back refund if you ask before completing the course.
From IMPROV's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+) | $49Sale $49 (regular $86). Money back if you ask before finishing. | NYS DMV online pre-licensing course providers list (checked 2026-10-23) as "National Point and Insurance Reduction Course, Inc., dba AAA SPIDER PRE-LICENSING COURSE by IMPROV" |
Features
| Teaching style | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Not confirmed |
| Works on a phone | Yes |
| Permit test in the course | Not confirmed |
| Practice tests | Not confirmed |
| Spanish version | Not confirmed |
| Read-aloud audio | Yes |
| Parent tools | Not confirmed |
| Book in-car lessons | Not confirmed |
| Pass or money-back guarantee | Yes |
"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the provider's own site. It may still exist; ask them.
See how IMPROV ranks against the other approved courses for your answers.
Take the quizWhat families say
We haven't found enough independent reviews of IMPROV yet (for example on Trustpilot).
Similar providers
- Safe2DriveAlso approved in New York; New York teen course from $49
- American Safety CouncilAlso approved in New York; New York teen course from $49
- Driver Training AssociatesAlso approved in New York; New York teen course from $49
Questions parents ask
Is IMPROV approved in New York?
Yes. It's on the New York DMV's list of approved online pre-licensing course providers, checked October 23, 2026. The online course is for drivers 18 and older.
How much does IMPROV cost?
New York 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+): $49. Prices were read on IMPROV's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.