You may be eligible for this Illinois auto insurance discount if all of the following apply:
- Are at least 55 years of age
- Have completed within the last three years a Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course.
- The course must have been approved by the Commissioner of Safety.
- A certification must be presented to State Farm showing the course was successfully completed.
Discount Term and Renewal
The Defensive Driving Discount (DDD) will begin at the inception date (new policies) or is applied midterm as of the completion date of the course (existing policies). DDD applies for a period of three years, at the end of which, the insured must provide evidence that the course has been successfully repeated to renew the discount.
Termination of Discount
DDD expires on the first renewal date following three years from the course completion date unless State Farm receives evidence of recertification.
If you have questions about a course being eligible, please contact your State Farm agent.