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US Alternatives

I Drive Safely alternatives in 2026

A side-by-side look at the apps US learners use instead of (or alongside) I Drive Safely — including Driving Routes for road-test route practice.

Driving Routes

Practise your real test routes

One subscription unlocks web, iPhone, Android, CarPlay & Android Auto. From £3.99/week.

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In short

Driving Routes is the #1 alternative to I Drive Safely when you need to practise the real routes used at US DMV centers. I Drive Safely a long-running us online driver-ed and defensive-driving course provider. They cover different things — read the side-by-side below.

1. Driving Routes — the DMV road-test route practice

The real road routes examiners use at US DMV centers, voice-guided turn-by-turn on web, iOS, Android, CarPlay and Android Auto. From $4.99/week.

Side-by-side: Driving Routes vs I Drive Safely →

Other alternatives worth knowing

2. Aceable

Driver ed course

A mobile-first US driver-ed course covering permit prep and traffic school.

Pricing: From $59.95 (permit course)

3. DriverZ

Driver ed course

A US-focused driver-education and behind-the-wheel-training platform with state-specific permit prep.

Pricing: From $39

4. Driver Ed To Go

Driver ed course

An online US drivers ed course primarily for teens working toward their first license.

Pricing: From $39

5. Google Maps

Sat-nav

Google's general-purpose mapping and navigation product.

Pricing: Free

6. Waze

Sat-nav

A community-driven US navigation app emphasising live traffic and police-spotting.

Pricing: Free

Frequently asked questions

Is I Drive Safely accepted by my state DMV?
Acceptance varies by state and program type. Check their site for the course list specific to your state.