NYS Certified Defensive Driving Course (DDC-6)
Earn While You Learn with our 6-hour NY State Certified Defensive Driving Course (DDC-6)!
As of April 1st, 2026, Eligible Drivers are eligible to receive $400 once every three years upon completion of our DDC-6. DDC-6 courses completed prior to April 1st, 2026, are compensated at the previous level of $300.
Fulfill your NYC TLC requirements, have the potential to reduce up to a maximum of 3 DMV Points at the discretion of the DMV and possibly reduce your vehicle insurance rate at the discretion of your vehicle insurance provider for FREE.*
Classes are held at two participating locations, The Black Car Fund Driver Education Center and the Independent Drivers Guild Center (IDG Center). The Black Car Safety & Wellness Center was created by The Black Car Fund in 2007 to ensure a safer, more professional workforce within the industry. In 2022, the center moved to a new location in Long Island City and was renamed to The Black Car Fund Driver Education Center. We’ve also partnered with IDG to offer our courses to Drivers affiliated with our Member Bases at their location.
Online registration is required in advance. To choose a date and time, as well as reserve your spot, click here. Classes are subject to change. If classes are not posted, they have been closed for maximum occupancy. Check back here every Monday at 11:00 AM for additional updates.
Course Attendance Requirements
1) Being on time and fully present throughout your course is essential.
2) To receive any applicable certifications and to be eligible for payment for completing a course, you must:
3) Be in the classroom while the course is in session
4) Complete all instructions and activities provided
5) Late arrivals or late returns from breaks will result in disqualification from receiving certifications and payment. If this occurs, you will need to register for, attend, and complete a new session.
Payment Eligibility:
Eligible drivers can only receive compensation for each of our Earn While You Learn™ opportunities once every three years, based on the date they last completed that course.
However, there is a special grace period just for our Defensive Driving Course (DDC-6). You can take it as early as 100 days before the three-year course anniversary date and be eligible for payment.
Important information for Covered Drivers attending a class in the near future:
1) Arrive earlier than your scheduled class time to ensure you find parking – The Black Car Fund Driver Education Center has limited indoor parking and on-street parking may be difficult at either participating location.
2) You MUST bring both your NYC TLC and DMV licenses to registration before class begins. Do not leave them in your vehicle.
3) PLEASE NOTE: Our Earn While You Learn opportunities are only offered at our two participating locations: The Black Car Fund Driver Education Center and the Independent Drivers Guild Center. Despite what some Defensive Driving Course (DDC) providers have claimed, if you complete a DDC class through a different provider or location, you will not be eligible for the $300 compensation through The Black Car Fund.
The Black Car Fund Driver Education Center
Independent Drivers Guild Center:
*For more information about TLC’s rules and regulations regarding points and point reduction, visit their website here: NYC TLC Rules, or go to nyc.gov/tlc.
For more information visit The Black Car Fund Driver Education Center’s website at https://learn.nybcf.org, and schedule a class today!