Updated October 1, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
BESTtrafficschool vs I Drive Safely
What sets them apart
| Compare | BESTtrafficschool ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  I Drive Safely |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $21.95 | $19Lower |
| Prices by exam | traffic-school: $21.95 | traffic-school: $19.00 |
| Guarantee terms | Full refund if not satisfied before attempting the final exam, no questions asked | Full cost refund within 30 days if no certificate issued |
| State approvals | CA, NV, VA | AL, AK, AR, CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WY, CA, CO, FL, NV, PA, VACovers more |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 6 months |
| Free trial | No | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Tutoring add-on | No | Not confirmed |
| Markets | US | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Live classes (No), Score guarantee (Money back).
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Key differences
- I Drive Safely scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at I Drive Safely: $19 vs $21.95.
- Support channels: only I Drive Safely offers Help centre.
- State approvals: only I Drive Safely offers AL, AK, AR.
- Founded is lower at I Drive Safely: 1998 vs 2000.
- Exams: only I Drive Safely offers Drivers ed.
Our verdict on each
BESTtrafficschool
BESTtrafficschool suits drivers who want a cheap, self-paced traffic school course they can fit around work. The California online traffic school course costs $21.95 with no hidden fees and no taxes, and a money-back guarantee covers anyone not satisfied before the final exam.
I Drive Safely
I Drive Safely suits anyone in the US who wants state approved drivers ed and traffic school without a classroom, at a price that sits below most rivals. Its $19 entry cost and 30 days refund window are the two numbers to weigh first.
Score breakdown
| Area | BESTtrafficschool | I Drive Safely |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7California traffic school costs $21.95 as a total, with no hidden fees and no taxes. | 9.9HigherEntry pricing of $19 undercuts Drivers Ed at $20 and TicketSchool at $24.95. |
| Offer | 8.2Self-paced short sections, with no live classes, no free trial and no tutoring addon. | 8.9HigherCovers drivers ed and traffic school with 6 months of access, though live classes are not part of the offer. |
| Trust | 8.9US based, established in 2000, and carrying a money-back guarantee. | 9.5HigherA money back promise with a full cost refund within 30 days, run by I Drive Safely LLC since 1998. |
How they place
| Ranking | BESTtrafficschool | I Drive Safely |
|---|---|---|
| Online drivers ed and traffic school | 8 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BESTtrafficschool | I Drive Safely |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Traffic school | Drivers ed, Traffic schoolCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | I Drive Safely LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2000 | 1998Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BESTtrafficschool | I Drive Safely | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $21.95lowest quarter | $19lowest quarter | $69 |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 6 monthsbelow the median | 9 months |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
BESTtrafficschool
Pros
- The California online traffic school course is sold at $21.95 as a total, with no hidden fees and no taxes.
- The course is self-paced and split into short, manageable sections, so you can stop and start around your day.
- A money-back guarantee returns the course costs in full if you are not satisfied before you attempt the final exam.
Cons
- There are no live classes, so nobody is on hand to work through a topic you find tricky.
- There is no free trial, so you commit to the course cost before you have read the material.
- There is no tutoring addon, so extra help has to come through support while you study.
I Drive Safely
Pros
- Entry pricing of $19 for the traffic school course undercuts Drivers Ed at $20 and TicketSchool at $24.95.
- The catalogue spans drivers ed and traffic school, so one account covers both a first licence course and later traffic school.
- The guarantee is a full cost refund within 30 days if no certificate is issued, and money back is the model, which many rivals do not offer.
Cons
- Live classes: no, so anyone who wants a scheduled session with a teacher has to look elsewhere.
- Access runs 6 months, a short window if you need longer to finish the material.
- The entry figure of $19 sits close to the $20 starting price at Drivers Ed, so the price advantage is real but modest.
Who each suits
BESTtrafficschool
Who it suits
- Drivers who want a self-paced online traffic school course they can work through in short sections.
- Drivers who want a low-cost course with no extra charges added at sign-up.
- Anyone who would rather hold a refund promise than a free preview before paying.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants live classes or an instructor-led session.
- Drivers who want to sample the material before paying, since there is no free trial.
- Learners who expect tutoring built into the course, as there is no tutoring addon.
I Drive Safely
Who it suits
- Learners in the US who want a self paced course and a certificate without visiting a classroom.
- Drivers sent to traffic school who need a course accepted in their state.
- Budget shoppers comparing $20 and $24.95 against $19 here.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs live classes, since there are none here.
- Learners outside the US, because the site is based in the United States.
- Anyone who needs a long runway, since access is limited to 6 months.
Country by country
| Country | BESTtrafficschool | I Drive Safely |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
BESTtrafficschool
How much does the California online traffic school course cost?+
The California online traffic school course is $21.95, and that figure is given as the total cost of the course, with no hidden fees and no taxes. Courses for other states carry their own prices, so check the figure for your state when you sign up rather than assuming the California price applies to you.
What happens if I am not happy with the course?+
The course carries a money back guarantee, so you can ask for a full refund of the course costs if you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the course or the service. The request has to be made before you attempt the final exam, and no questions are asked when you call.
I Drive Safely
How much does I Drive Safely cost?+
Entry pricing starts at $19, which lists the traffic school course. That sits below Drivers Ed at $20 and TicketSchool at $24.95, so it is the lowest starting figure of the three named here.
What does the traffic school course cost?+
The listed traffic school price is traffic-school: $19.00. The figure to compare it against is the drivers ed starting price of drivers-ed: from $19 from DriverEdToGo, which is close to the same level.