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91Accord
11-17-2002, 11:21 PM
...Anyone taken it? they say you get a 3 demerit credit at the end, is this applicable to your drivers abstract, and your insurance?
SpoonEK9@STRD
11-18-2002, 02:00 PM
I took it, but at Chinook driving akademie i think it was cheaper... it was like 50.
finboy
11-18-2002, 02:33 PM
sweet, i have a couple points i might need to get rid of.

how long until points aren't counted on your licence anymore?
Madspinner
11-18-2002, 03:23 PM
:thumbsup: It is 3 years before they disappear off your record.
szw
11-18-2002, 03:34 PM
I went to chinook driving acadamy!

My instructor was a redneck who made me drive around town doing errands with him (pick up beer, groceries, mcdonalds) while he chainsmoked in the car the whole time.

i saw him a year later as a blackjack dealer at elbow!
finboy
11-18-2002, 03:46 PM
3 years, damn, looks like i'm taking a DD course. :thumbsup:
sexualbanana
11-18-2002, 05:02 PM
i think it just affects demerits. i took the ama course when i was 16 but never used the demerits
boi-alien
11-18-2002, 05:14 PM
so if you take the course now will it remove demerits that are currently on your abstract?
finboy
11-18-2002, 05:25 PM
from what i have been told, yup.

i have 2 to get rid of, damn do not enter sign in my own community. :bullshit:
shadowz
11-18-2002, 05:38 PM
If you take the DDC from Chinook Driving, you cannot take the course again until 2 years later to get 3 more demerits back
Stratus_Power
11-18-2002, 06:03 PM
can you just take one every 2 year to build up your bank of demerits for future uses :rolleyes:
sexualbanana
11-18-2002, 06:43 PM
it's not extra demerits. it just erases 3 demerits that u have. it's not like "i have 14 demerits, but because i took the course, i have 18 available." it's more like "i have 14, and if i take the course, i'll have 11."
Stratus_Power
11-18-2002, 06:48 PM
yeh but if i dont have any right now.. can i take it.. and hvae the 2 credit. then if I do get pull over, i can just use those 2 to cancel out
szw
11-18-2002, 06:48 PM
Ur math sucks haha

14+3=17
Ben
11-18-2002, 07:27 PM
Demerits stay on your Abstract for 2 years and insurance for 3 years
CRXguy
11-18-2002, 07:34 PM
I think I'm gonna sign up for this course!!:thumbsup:
Weapon_R
11-18-2002, 07:34 PM
So then let's say you already have an insurance rate where you have told them you have 2 speeding tickets on record. The rate is 3000 for example. Then you take this course. Will your rate be reassessed?
Ben
11-18-2002, 07:42 PM
Originally posted by CRXguy
I think I'm gonna sign up for this course!!:thumbsup:

I've been telling you that for months...I dont want to go alone!
HRD2PLZ
11-18-2002, 07:45 PM
How about a Beyond Group buy? :rofl: I'm sure quite a few of us could benefit from a course like this...Not to mention, myself ;)
bol
11-18-2002, 07:49 PM
There's an online defensive driving course you can take and still get the 3-demerit reduction...

http://www.defensivedriving.ca/
91Accord
11-18-2002, 07:57 PM
My question is, if I take this course, and get the 3 demerit reduction, will my insurance go down as a result of 3 less demerits?
CRXguy
11-18-2002, 08:03 PM
Originally posted by 91Accord
My question is, if I take this course, and get the 3 demerit reduction, will my insurance go down as a result of 3 less demerits?

That's what I want to know as well. If it does go down, I'm all for it.
CRXguy
11-18-2002, 08:04 PM
Originally posted by bol
There's an online defensive driving course you can take and still get the 3-demerit reduction...

http://www.defensivedriving.ca/

Did you use it, and does it really work?;) :D
max_boost
11-18-2002, 08:35 PM
Maybe you should consult your insurance company prior to taking the course to see what they say
sexualbanana
11-19-2002, 12:13 AM
i talked to my insurance compny before and it's the driving record that affects ur premiums. not the amount of demerits uu have. so ur insurance rate will still go up if u have 0 demerits but a speeding conviction.
shadowz
11-19-2002, 03:44 AM
Originally posted by 91Accord
My question is, if I take this course, and get the 3 demerit reduction, will my insurance go down as a result of 3 less demerits?

Your insurance will not go down ,its just a easy means to keep your licence, but the ticket will still count with insurance company
2000impreza
11-19-2002, 07:17 AM
i took the course with no tickets or accidents and my insurance went down $1300. it is well worth it.
300rwhp
11-21-2002, 11:54 PM
the demerit reduction course is around $80 from ama. I took it and it gives you a certificate that is good to take off 3 demerits when ever you use it. it will not help you insurance. it is the driving school that will help you insurance and that costs alot more. the purpose is not to lower insurance but to stop people from loosing their liscence because of demerits.i took it saved my liscence but didn't effect insurance