Traffic school typically takes between 2 and 8 hours to complete, depending on the state, course format, and provider. For example, in California:
- In-person traffic school usually requires about 8 hours of classroom instruction.
- Online traffic school can often be completed more quickly, in as little as 2 to 3 hours, depending on how fast the individual studies.
- Some online courses are self-paced with no timers, so completion time varies per person, but they must meet minimum content requirements equivalent to about 8 hours.
In other states, traffic school lengths vary:
- Florida's Basic Driver Improvement course takes a minimum of 4 hours.
- Tennessee's traffic school course is about 4 hours.
- New York's defensive driving course online takes about 6 hours.
- Texas driving safety courses are around 6 hours, including breaks.
Overall, the exact time depends on whether the course is online or in-person, the state requirements, and how quickly the participant completes the material.
