A driver’s driving record is information maintained in a database controlled by a state’s department of public safety, department of motor vehicles, or similar department or agency. The driver’s driving record generally includes the driver’s name, date of birth, address, license status, list of all accidents, and list of all moving violations on record.

A driver may want to request their driving record to prove to a court the driver is eligible for a driving safety or defensive driving course; to confirm that penalty points on a driver’s license have been removed after completing a driving safety or defensive driving course; or to persuade an insurance company to give the driver a better rate on insurance premiums.

In Michigan, a driver's driving record, also known as a driving abstract, is maintained by the Michigan Department of State. This record includes the driver's personal information such as name, date of birth, address, and license status, as well as a comprehensive list of all accidents and moving violations. Drivers in Michigan can request their driving record for various reasons, including providing proof of eligibility for a driving safety or defensive driving course, verifying the removal of penalty points after course completion, or negotiating better insurance premium rates. The record can be requested online, by mail, or in person at a Secretary of State branch office. There may be a fee associated with obtaining a copy of the driving record. It's important for drivers to periodically review their driving record to ensure accuracy and to address any discrepancies that may affect their driving privileges or insurance rates.