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Wake Tech offers defensive driving classes in Raleigh. These classes, also known as "safe-driving classes," may be court-ordered following a driving offense.

Two courses are offered, each of which is four hours. They cover safety before, during and after driving a vehicle, as well as risk management and modifying behaviors that could lead to unsafe driving.

If you must complete four hours of instruction, register for the first course only. If you must complete eight hours of instruction, register for both courses.

Defensive Driving Courses

Defensive Driving

Course ID: SEF-75681   |   Overview

This four-hour course is for those who have been advised to take a defensive driving course after a court-related issue. It focuses on safety before, during, and after operating a motor vehicle. The course presents safe driving concepts and covers mitigating and managing driving issues, citations, accidents, and court-related issues. It also introduces students to the concepts of risk management and behavior as they pertain to safe driving. If you need to complete 8 hours of training, be sure to register for this course and Defensive Driving- Part 2 (SEF-80041)

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
302359 04/19/25 - 04/19/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 0  
302360 05/17/25 - 05/17/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 20
Course Cancelled
311395 05/21/25 - 05/21/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 19 Register
311396 05/22/25 - 05/22/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 20 Register
311398 06/12/25 - 06/12/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 20 Register
311399 06/18/25 - 06/18/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Defensive Driving - Part Two

Course ID: SEF-80041   |   Overview

This course is for those who have been advised to take an eight-hour safe driving course for court-related issues. This course, along with Defensive Driving (SEF 75681), meets that requirement. Students will continue in their study of the concepts of risk management and the modification of behaviors and attitudes that contribute to unsafe driving practices.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
302460 04/19/25 - 04/19/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 15 Register
302461 05/17/25 - 05/17/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 20
Course Cancelled

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Defensive Driving - 8 Hours

Course ID: SEF-3001AM7   |   Overview

This eight-hour course is for those who have been advised to take a defensive driving course after a court-related issue, or for personal enrichment. It focuses on safety before, during, and after operating a motor vehicle. The course presents safe driving concepts and covers mitigating and managing driving issues, citations, accidents, and court-related issues. It also introduces students to the concepts of risk management and behavior as they pertain to safe driving.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311391 05/19/25 - 05/19/25 Northern Wake Campus 70.00 19 Register
311394 06/17/25 - 06/17/25 Northern Wake Campus 70.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.