About DriveSafe

National Safety Council Defensive Driving Programs

Nobody knows driver safety training like the people who pioneered it more than 60 years ago. NSC created the first defensive driving course in 1964 and has been the leader in driver safety training ever since. With over 80 million drivers trained, NSC continues to lead the driver safety industry in both online and classroom offerings nationwide.

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, we focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death so people can live their fullest lives.

NSC uses research and data to drive better, smarter, more personal safety programs. From perception surveys and assessments to tracking the trends, we use our insight to create real, usable, experiential education, training and tools to mitigate risk. We also engage government across national and local levels to advocate for awareness and drive polices that create a culture of safety.

From a roadway standpoint, we lead the Road to Zero Coalition to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050 as well as a number of initiatives to make the roads safer for you and your loved ones. Our Check to Protect coalition has led to the resolution of countless safety recalls on vehicles nationwide, reducing risks to drivers. For more than 20 years, NSC has managed the National Child Passenger Safety Board, helping certify more than 165,000 technicians to ensure children are secured safely on every ride.

NSC also offers best-in-class driver training, both in-person and online, training more than 75 million drivers in all 50 states and around the world.

Employers pay significant costs associated with motor vehicle crashes. When employees are involved in traffic incidents, companies are exposed to liability risks and legal expenses, not to mention lost time, decreased productivity and increased insurance and workers’ compensation rates.

Implementing a driver safety program, will help your organization keep employees safer and can potentially:

• Decrease risk of motor vehicle collisions and traffic violations
• Minimize exposure to liability risks and legal costs
• Reduce insurance premiums and workers’ compensation claims
• Lower vehicle repair bills and replacement expenses
• Protect business operations and brand identity

The most important job of any driver is safety. The National Safety Council offers the nation’s most respected and highly rated online defensive driving course.