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New York defensive driving, done right.

Save on insurance, reduce points, and drive with real confidence — taught by a certified instructor with a decade of professional fleet training experience.

Save 10% on insurance (3 years) Reduce up to 4 points NYS DMV approved Group classes & fundraisers available
The Course

Six hours. One certificate. Real savings.

What's included

A six-hour, New York State DMV-approved course covering hazard recognition, safe following distance, and accident-avoidance techniques — built from real fleet training, not just a test.

RSL Defensive Driving is an official Empire Safety Council delivery agent and instructor. Taught by a certified instructor via Empire Safety Council.

  • Just $40 for the six-hour course
  • Classes held Saturdays, or split over two weekdays
  • Save 10% on your auto insurance for 3 years
  • Reduce up to 4 points off your license
  • Group classes and fundraiser packages available

Our Approach

The RSL Rule

The RSL Rule: Reaction, Space, Lead — keep distance, scan and signal, keep your head on a swivel
Reaction, Space, Lead — the framework behind every lesson.
Why it matters: defensive driving reduces collision risk by anticipating other drivers' actions
Anticipation is the whole point — not just reaction.

Motorcycle Safety

The RSL Rule applies on two wheels too

Be seen, every time

Wear bright or reflective gear, use your headlight day and night, and never assume a driver has seen you before you commit to a lane change.

Own your lane position

Ride in the part of the lane that gives you the best visibility and the most room to react — not just where traffic happens to push you.

Extend your following distance

Motorcycles stop differently than cars. Give yourself more space and more time to read the road ahead.

Gear up completely

DOT-approved helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots every ride — road rash and impact injuries are almost entirely preventable with the right gear.

Watch the edges

Gravel, painted lines, and steel plates behave differently under two wheels. Scan the surface, not just the traffic.

Ride within your skill

Conditions, fatigue, and unfamiliar roads all raise risk. Know when to slow down or wait it out.

Shop

RSL road safety gear

Product sales go live December 1, 2026.

KIT

RSL Road Essentials Kit

Drawstring bag, gloves, reflective vest, first aid kit, 2 emergency blankets, safety triangles, flashlight, RSL Road Ready Emergency Guide.

$60 value$51.95+ taxBuy on Square →
KIT

RSL Road Ready Kit

Drawstring bag, gloves, reflective vest, tire pressure gauge, jumper cables, first aid kit, 2 emergency blankets, safety triangles, flashlight, RSL Road Ready Emergency Guide.

$100 value$88.11+ taxBuy on Square →
KIT

RSL Road Ready Plus Kit

Drawstring bag, gloves, reflective vest, tire pressure gauge, WOLFBOX 4000A jump starter, first aid kit, 2 emergency blankets, safety triangles, flashlight, RSL Road Ready Emergency Guide.

$230 value$181.08+ taxBuy on Square →
GEAR

WOLFBOX 4000A Jump Starter

Compact jump starter with enough power for most passenger vehicles.

$147 value$124.26+ taxBuy on Square →
GEAR

Air Compressor

Portable 12V compressor for topping off tire pressure on the road.

$34.39+ taxBuy on Square →
GEAR

Rechargeable LED Road Flares

No batteries to replace — visible warning lights for roadside emergencies.

$26.13+ taxBuy on Square →
EXTRA

Air Fresheners

$3.25 each, 2 for $5.49, or 5 for $12.70.

$3.25+ taxBuy on Square →
Reginald Saint LaurentCertified defensive driving instructor, Empire Safety Council. Fleet Manager & Driver Training Manager, Long Island Elite Limousines.
Empire Safety Council Code: RSL10

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