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Safe Drivers Academy driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in New York. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
Phoenix-based company on the DMV's online pre-licensing list; a 'Pay Later' option lets you start before paying.
Good to know
- New York: nine modules (at least 270 minutes), each with a quiz and no final exam; $43.
- A 'Pay Later' option lets you start before paying.
- Spanish version available.
From Safe Drivers Academy's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+) | $43$43; 'Pay Later' lets you try the course before paying. | NYS DMV online pre-licensing course providers list (checked 2026-10-23) as "Safe Drivers Academy, LLC" |
Features
| Teaching style | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Not confirmed |
| Works on a phone | Not confirmed |
| Permit test in the course | Not confirmed |
| Practice tests | Not confirmed |
| Spanish version | Yes |
| Read-aloud audio | Not confirmed |
| Parent tools | Not confirmed |
| Book in-car lessons | Not confirmed |
| Pass or money-back guarantee | Not confirmed |
"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the provider's own site. It may still exist; ask them.
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Questions parents ask
Is Safe Drivers Academy 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 Safe Drivers Academy cost?
New York 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+): $43. Prices were read on Safe Drivers Academy's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.