Washington Level 2 Online Defensive Driving Course 8-Hour

The Level 1 course is 4 hours and is for drivers who received a minor traffic citation and want to defer it. The Washington Level 2 course is 8 hours and is for drivers who have been ordered by a court to complete a more intensive defensive driving requirement. If you're unsure which course you need, check your court paperwork or contact the court directly.

No. Washington state does not dismiss traffic tickets. Completing this course satisfies your court-ordered Level 2 requirement. It does not remove the citation from your Washington driving record.

Your deadline is set by the court, not the course. Check your paperwork for the exact date your certificate of completion needs to be submitted and don't wait until the last minute.

Yes. The final exam is multiple choice with unlimited retakes. You're essentially guaranteed to pass.

Washington law requires the course to span a full 8 hours. Timers on each page ensure that requirement is met and apply to all court-approved online providers equally. They can't be disabled.