Frequently Asked Questions

The Oregon Distracted Driving Avoidance Course, commonly referred to as the DDAC, is an educational driver-safety course approved for use in Oregon. The course focuses on distracted-driving risks, Oregon law, defensive-driving principles, driver responsibility, distraction countermeasures, and other safe-driving concepts.

Yes. Oregon Drive provides an Oregon Department of Transportation-approved Distracted Driving Avoidance Course. The course is delivered fully online through OregonDrive.com.

Under Oregon's DDAC program, the course may be available to a person with a first conviction for operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device. Eligibility and any related court benefit are determined by the court handling the citation. Students should confirm eligibility with their court before enrolling.

No. Oregon Drive does not determine whether a fine will be suspended or waived. The court or judge handling the case determines eligibility and any court-related benefit. Completion of an approved course does not guarantee a particular court outcome.

No. The Oregon Distracted Driving Avoidance Course is not a diversion program. Successful completion of the course does not remove the violation from your driving record.

Under the Oregon DDAC program, an eligible participant generally must complete the approved course within 120 days of sentencing, which is the date of conviction. Always follow the specific deadline and instructions provided by your court.

Yes. Oregon Drive offers the Oregon Distracted Driving Avoidance Course fully online. You can complete the instructional material and final assessment through the Oregon Drive website using a compatible Internet-connected device.

The approved course contains a minimum of 90 minutes of required instruction. Students must complete all required instructional portions of the course before successfully completing the program.

The Oregon Drive online course is organized into nine instructional sessions. The sessions address required distracted-driving topics including distraction types, Oregon and national statistics, Oregon law, defensive driving, countermeasures, driver responsibility, perception and reaction, and physical, emotional, and psychological driving factors.

Yes. After completing the required instructional sessions, students complete a final assessment consisting of 20 multiple-choice and true-or-false questions based on the course material.

You must demonstrate at least 80% comprehension to successfully complete the course. On Oregon Drive's 20-question final assessment, this means answering at least 16 questions correctly.

Oregon Drive allows students to review the course material and retake the final assessment. The course uses a mastery-based approach so students can demonstrate the required understanding before completing the program.

Yes. After successfully completing all required course instruction and achieving the required passing score, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

No. Oregon Drive does not charge an additional course certificate fee for the standard Certificate of Completion issued after successful completion of the course.

Follow the instructions provided by the court handling your citation. Unless Oregon Drive specifically tells you that another reporting procedure applies, you are responsible for making sure the court receives any completion documentation it requires by the applicable deadline.

Registration is completed online. Select the Register for Course or Enroll Online button on OregonDrive.com, complete the enrollment form, submit the required information, and complete payment.

You will be asked to provide the information required on the Oregon Drive registration form, including your name and contact information. Please provide accurate information because it may be used in connection with your course enrollment and Certificate of Completion.

The current Oregon Drive online course fee is $17.97. The applicable price is displayed during registration before you submit payment.

Course payments are submitted through the secure payment system presented during registration. Payment-card information should only be entered through the designated payment interface and should never be sent to Oregon Drive by regular email.

Because online course access and educational materials are made available following enrollment, course registrations are generally final and non-refundable after registration and payment have been submitted, except where a refund is required by applicable law. Please review the Terms & Conditions before enrolling.

Yes, OregonDrive.com is designed to work on common modern desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. A stable Internet connection and an up-to-date web browser are recommended.

The online format is designed to make course access convenient. However, all required course sessions, instructional time, and the final assessment must be completed before a Certificate of Completion can be issued. Be sure to complete everything before your court deadline.

Unless Oregon Drive states otherwise during registration, course access is generally available for 30 days from the date of registration. Your Oregon court deadline may be earlier, so you should not wait until the end of the access period to complete the course.

If you experience difficulty registering, accessing the course, progressing through the course, or obtaining your completion documentation, please contact Oregon Drive through the Contact page. Include your name, the email address used to register, and a brief description of the problem. Do not email complete payment-card information.

Contact Oregon Drive for questions about registration, payment, course access, course content, technical support, or your completion documentation. Questions about your citation, eligibility, fine, conviction, legal deadline, or the court's acceptance requirements should be directed to the court or agency handling your case.