Alive at 25 (Yellow School)
If you have been charged with one of the traffic violations listed below, the Defensive Driving Program may prevent the assessment of insurance points or premium surcharges on your insurance policy and/or points on your driver's license.
You must complete the National Safety Council's Alive at 25 defensive driving course through Johnston Community College. This program is made available by the Johnston County District Attorney's Office, Johnston Community College, and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina.
You may be eligible for this program if you are 16 - 24 years old and if your traffic citation is for:
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You are not eligible for this program if...
- your court date has passed or your charge is not listed above
- you have paid off the ticket or citation before class
- you have taken the course in the last three years
- you have a CDL or your violation occurred while operating a commercial motor vehicle
Course Content
- Anti-lock brake systems
- Aggressive driver behaviors
- Benefits of using occupant restraint systems
- Conditions that may increase the hazards and risks of hazards
- Defensive driving techniques
- Developing a personal plan to use defensive driving techniques
- Fatal four driving behaviors
- Impact of driver condition on safety
- Legal responsibilities of a licensed driver
- "Pet peeves" on the road
- Risks and hazards on the roadway
- Self-control behind the wheel
Why Take This Course?
Insurance points will cost you money. The Defensive Driving Course may minimize or prevent the assessment of insurance points or premium surcharges on your insurance policy and/or points on your driver's license.
| Points | % Rate | Cost if Basic Rate is $300 | Points | % Rate | Cost if Basic Rate is $300 |
| 1 | 25% | $375 | 7 | 180% | $840 |
| 2 | 45% | $435 | 8 | 220% | $960 |
| 3 | 65% | $495 | 9 | 260% | $1,080 |
| 4 | 90% | $570 | 10 | 300% | $1,200 |
| 5 | 120% | $660 | 11 | 350% | $1,350 |
| 6 | 150% | $750 | 12 | 400% | $1500 |
Certification
Johnston Community College is the certified National Safety Council Public Sub-Agency serving Johnston County for the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina.
Upcoming Course Dates
| Course Number | Course Date | In Spanish? |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Saturday, August 07, 2010 | No |
| 23 | Tuesday, August 10, 2010 | No |
| 24 | Saturday, August 21, 2010 | No |
| 25 | Saturday, September 04, 2010 | No |
| 26 | Tuesday, September 14, 2010 | No |
| 27 | Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | No |
| 28 | Saturday, October 09, 2010 | No |
| 29 | Thursday, October 14, 2010 | No |
| 30 | Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | No |
| 31 | Tuesday, November 02, 2010 | No |
| 32 | Saturday, November 13, 2010 | No |
| 33 | Tuesday, November 23, 2010 | No |
| 34 | Saturday, December 04, 2010 | No |
| 35 | Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | No |
Ready to Register?
The Defensive Driving Registration Information page has important information regarding registration and links to the appropriate defensive driving course registration forms.
| For more information, contact: | |
| Community Development & Lifelong Learning Division 919-209-2168 | |
| Jan Renfrow Defensive Driving Coordinator 919-209-2213 | |
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