In short
Driving Routes publishes the real road routes examiners use at US DMV centers. I Drive Safely is a long-running us online driver-ed and defensive-driving course provider. They cover different parts of test preparation — read on for the side-by-side and the honest pick.
Driving Routes
Strengths
- • 100+ DMV centers covered, hand-verified routes
- • Voice-guided turn-by-turn on every platform
- • CarPlay and Android Auto on every plan
- • Offline maps included
- • From $4.99/wk — one subscription covers every device
I Drive Safely
Strengths
- • Long-running brand trusted by US courts (defensive driving)
- • Online traffic school in many states
- • Mature course catalog covering permit, traffic school, mature drivers
Limitations
- • Course only — no road-test route practice
- • Defensive driving focus, not road-test specific
Feature comparison
| Feature | Driving Routes | I Drive Safely |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive driving (traffic school) | Not offered | Yes |
| DMV road-test routes | Yes — 100+ US centers | Not offered |
| Pricing | From $4.99/wk | $19.95+ |
When to pick I Drive Safely
When you have a traffic ticket and need court-approved defensive driving, or when you're picking a permit course.
When to pick Driving Routes
When you're preparing for the road test specifically — Driving Routes covers the routes.
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.