Frequently Asked Questions1. What is the PSI Driver Improvement Program? 2. Can it lower my insurance rates? 3. Who can attend the driver improvement program? 4. What if I got a ticket from a court that is not listed on this site? 5. What is PSI and what else do they do? 6. How much do these programs cost? 7. What is Life Savers and what do they do? 8. Is the ADA Class a licensed program by the State of Tennessee? Answers1. What is the PSI Driver Improvement Program? The Driver Improvement program is a four-hour class which consists of films and lectures. The films were professionally made and produced by the American Automobile Association. The program is designed to be informative and interactive. Using such things as Vision Impairment Goggles, the students are given the opportunity to experience realistic situations. They are used to give students an idea what the vision of a driver with a blood alcohol of .15 may be. Also a syllabus and handouts are given to each student at the beginning of class. This is used as a visual aid and to assist in note taking.
2. Can it lower my insurance rates? Yes, Some insurance companies will reduce your rate by 5 - 10%. Because the class is certified by the AAA, you should ask your insurance agent.
3. Who can attend the driver improvement program? Anyone, of all ages are welcome. You do not have to be court ordered. You can be a volunteer or maybe someone still learning how to drive. It does not matter your driving experience nor age.
4. What if I got a ticket from a court that is not listed on this site? Anyone is welcome to attend, check with your local court clerk or Judge and find out if PSI Driver Improvement Program can be accepted. Be sure to mention that it is certified by American Automobile Association. You will receive a certificate that you can then return to the court for proof that you completed the course.
5. What is PSI and what else do they do? PSI is an agency that also works misdemeanor probation in Middle Tennessee. Each county that PSI operates in has different programs offered and should be contacted to answer any county specific questions. Visit their web site at www.psiprobation.com. 6. How much do these programs cost? Click on the tabs to the left to get more in depth details concerning payment methods and finance options, but, The DUI school is $80.00, the Check writing class is $40.00, Behavior Management is $15 per week, ADA class is $50, the Driver Improvement Program is $35 everywhere except Sevierville which is $40. 7. What is Life Savers and what do they do? Life Savers of Tennessee is a licensed DUI facility. Life Savers offers a one day 12 hour DUI school. They also offer a 6 hour Alcohol and Drug Awareness Class (ADA). Life Savers of Tennessee was established July 1st, 2002 by Joel D. Colton and Jay L. Colton. Their primary goal is to motivate and to educate every client who attends one of the Life Savers of Tennessee Classes. 8. Is the ADA Class a licensed program by the State of Tennessee? The ADA class is not an Alcohol and Drug Licensed program. It is strictly an educational class. Anyone who is determined to have an Alcohol and Drug dependancy is referred to a licensed treatment facility. |