Driver Improvement courses provide court-ordered instruction that focuses on alcohol
education, treatment resources, and improving defensive driving behaviors to support
safer roadways.
Driver Improvement courses provide court-ordered instruction that focuses on alcohol
education, treatment resources, and improving defensive driving behaviors to support
safer roadways.
These courses are sanctioned by the court and all registration fees must be paid at
the DMV in Cranston. Once you have paid the fee, you will be registered for the program and will receive
information via email from CCRI within four to eight weeks.
Alcohol Education Programs:
Alcohol Program/DUI/Refusal Program: Prime For Life® (PFL) is a motivational intervention course designed to reduce the
incidence of alcohol- and drug-related problems and reduce drunk driving and driving
under the infuence violations.You will receive a one-hour counseling assessment assignment,
after that is completed you will be given acces to sign up for a specific class schedule
for the 12-hour First Offender Program or 18-hour Multiple Offender/Out-of-State Offender
Program.
Cost: $405, all payments are made at the Rhode Island DMV
Time Commitment: 12-18 hours
Defensive Driving Programs:
Defensive Driving Course (DDC): The NSC Defensive Driving Course will provide you with the knowledge and safe driving
techniques that you can apply to prevent collisions and traffic violations, and safely
share the road with others. Course can be sanctioned by the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal,
District Court, Family Court, any municipal court, or for motorists who receive moving
violations in another state and are sanctioned by a court to take this program.
Cost: $200, all payments are made at the Rhode Island DMV
Time Commitment: 6-15 hours
Alive at 25: The NSC Alive at 25 course will assist you in recognizing the risks you face as
young drivers and help you focus on your own driving behaviors and choices so that
you can take responsibility for your behavior in driving situations and adapt safer
driving practices. This program is for teen-offenders with their first violation while
they are on their Graduated Driver's License (GDL) or the 1st year of their license.
Classes are held on a Saturday every other month.
Cost: $125, all payments are made at the Rhode Island DMV
Time Commitment: 5 hours
Colin Foote:Rhode Island enacted the Colin Foote Act in 2010. The purpose of this law and course
is to prevent repeated traffic violations and keep Rhode Island roads safer. Anyone convicted of four separate moving violations within an 18 month period shall
be sanctioned to 60 hours of education and additional community service, and this
course takes 10 Saturday sessions to complete or 1month of evening classes, Monday
through Thursday.
Cost: $850, all payments are made at the Rhode Island DMV
Time Commitment: 60 hours
Driver Improvement Program FAQ's
What programs are included in Driver Improvement?
CCRI's Driver Improvement Program includes the following services and courses:
Alive at 25
Defensive Driving
Alcohol Education
Alcohol Assessments
Colin Foote Program
Are Driver Improvement classes offered online?
All Driver Improvement classes are conducted in person, unless otherwise noted.
Virtual classes are available only for:
Defensive Driving
Alcohol Education
To be eligible for a virtual class, students must live 70 or more miles outside of Rhode Island.
The following programs are offered in person only:
Alive at 25
Colin Foote Program
Alcohol Assessments
What is Alive at 25?
Alive at 25 is a five-hour, in-person course offered monthly at CCRI campuses for
teens.
How do I register?
Once your application has been received from the DMV and processed, you will receive
an email with instructions for registering for the appropriate course. Applications
are processed by Driver Improvement staff within 10 business days upon payment at
the DMV.
The required course is determined by your offense history:
6-hour course (first offense)
8-hour course (second offense)
15-hour course (third offense)
Courses are offered on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
How do I register?
After your application has been received from the DMV and processed, you will receive
an email with instructions for registering for the appropriate course. Applications
are processed by Driver Improvement staff within 10 business days upon payment at
the DMV.
Out-of-state students should contact [email protected] to arrange course scheduling.
What is the rescheduling policy for Defensive Driving courses?
Students who miss a class or request to reschedule less than 48 hours before the class
begins must pay a rescheduling fee before registering for another class.
If you are unable to attend due to a medical emergency or other documented emergency,
please contact [email protected] and include supporting documentation for review.
How long are the Alcohol Education courses?
Students may be assigned to one of the following programs:
12-hour course (two weeks)
18-hour course (three weeks)
All Alcohol Education students must complete an alcohol assessment with a licensed
counselor before enrolling in the appropriate course.
How does enrollment work?
After your application has been received from the DMV and processed. Applications
are processed by Driver Improvement staff within 10 business days upon payment at
the DMV.
You will receive an email with your assessment date.
Approximately one week before your assessment, you will receive a second email with
your appointment time.
You will attend your assessment.
After completing the assessment, you will enroll in the appropriate class, often on
the same day.
When are Alcohol Assessments offered?
Alcohol Assessments are generally conducted every other Saturday, primarily at the
CCRI Warwick Campus.
How are appointments scheduled?
Program staff assign each student an assessment date and later provide a specific
appointment time by email.
The Colin Foote Program is a 60-hour educational program offered in two formats:
Saturdays over a 10-week period
Weekday evenings over approximately one month
How does enrollment work?
After your application has been received from the DMV and processed. Applications
are processed by Driver Improvement staff within 10 business days upon payment at
the DMV. Program staff assign each student to a Colin Foote class and send the information
via email.
Are there any special requirements?
Bring Photo ID and pen/pencil to class. Course books are provided on the first day
of class.
Attention Instructors
Please visit the Driver Ed Instructor Resources page for teaching resources.
Nuestros instructores experimentados y comprensivos se dedican a fomentar un entorno
de aprendizaje cómodo donde los estudiantes puedan generar confianza y alcanzar sus
metas académicas y profesionales.
Teléfono: 401-455-6019 (Lunes a Viernes 8am – 4pm)
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