What If I Fail the Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course Final Exam?
If you fail the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course final exam, you can retake it immediately at no additional charge. There is no limit on the number of retakes and no waiting period between attempts.
What Does Failing the Exam Mean?
You fail the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course final exam if you score below 80%. The exam has 40 questions. If you answer fewer than 32 questions correctly, your attempt is unsuccessful and you will need to retake the exam.
Failing the exam does not affect your course progress. All sections of the course you have already completed remain saved. You do not need to restart the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course — only the exam needs to be retaken.
How Do You Retake the Exam?
After an unsuccessful exam attempt, you can begin a new attempt immediately from your account. There is no waiting period and no additional fee to retake the exam.
To retake the exam:
Step 1: Log in to your account at drivinglogic.com Step 2: Select your Florida Basic Driver Improvement course Step 3: Select the option to retake the final exam Step 4: Complete the exam and submit your answers
Tips for Passing on Your Next Attempt
The Florida Basic Driver Improvement course final exam is open book. You may refer to the course material at any time while taking the exam. There is no time limit. Consider the following before your next attempt:
Review the sections of the course that cover topics you found difficult
Take your time reading each question carefully before selecting an answer
Use the course material to look up answers you are unsure about
Do not rush — there is no time limit on the exam
Will a Failed Attempt Affect Your Certificate or Court Deadline?
A failed exam attempt does not affect your court deadline. Your deadline is based on when you complete the course and pass the exam. If your deadline is approaching, log back in and retake the exam as soon as possible.
Your completion certificate is only issued after you pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher. A failed attempt does not generate a certificate.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Passing score | 80% — 32 correct answers out of 40 |
What happens if you fail | Retake immediately at no charge |
Retakes allowed | Unlimited |
Waiting period between retakes | None |
Cost to retake | None |
Course progress affected by failing | No — only the exam needs to be retaken |
Certificate issued after failed attempt | No — only issued after passing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay again if I fail the exam? No. Unlimited exam retakes are included in the cost of the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course. There is no additional charge to retake the exam regardless of how many attempts you need. Will I lose my course progress if I fail the exam? No. Failing the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course final exam does not affect your course progress. All completed sections remain saved. Only the exam needs to be retaken. What if I keep failing the exam? The exam is open book and there is no time limit. Take your time reviewing the course material before each attempt. Does failing the exam affect my court deadline? Failing the exam does not extend your court deadline. Your deadline runs from the date given by your court. If your deadline is approaching, retake the exam as soon as possible.