The Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course is a state-approved online defensive driving course. Completing it can prevent points from being added to your Florida driving record for a qualifying traffic citation. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course from enrollment through completion.

The Florida Basic Driver Improvement course is a state-approved online course covering traffic collision prevention, Florida traffic laws, DUI prevention, vehicle safety equipment, and safe driving behaviors. The course is organized into 8 lessons with a total of 46 topics. The course takes a minimum of 4 hours to complete and is delivered entirely online — no classroom attendance is required.

The course includes a final exam. You must score 80% or higher to pass. The exam is open book, has no time limit, and can be retaken as many times as needed at no additional charge.

Some Florida drivers are required to take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course. Others choose to take it voluntarily or elect it in connection with a qualifying citation.

Elected in connection with a qualifying citation: If you received a qualifying traffic citation, you may elect to take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course instead of having points added to your driving record. You may only elect the course once per 12-month period and up to 8 times in your lifetime under Florida Statute 318.14(9), as updated effective July 1, 2024. Required by a court: Some courts order drivers to complete the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course as part of a traffic or legal proceeding. If a court has ordered you to take the course, confirm with your court that the Driving Logic course satisfies your specific requirement before enrolling. Voluntary enrollment: Any licensed Florida driver in the covered counties may take the course voluntarily at any time to improve their knowledge of Florida traffic laws and safe driving practices.

The Driving Logic Florida Basic Driver Improvement course is currently available to drivers who received a citation in, or reside in, Duval, Clay, or Nassau County. Let us know and we can help if you are unsure whether the course is available for your situation.

The Florida Basic Driver Improvement course costs $5.95 plus a $23.95 state-required fee, for a total of $29.90. This is a one-time payment with no additional fees. Your completion certificate, FLHSMV reporting, and full course access including unlimited final exam retakes are all included. Driving Logic accepts credit card and Apple Pay at checkout.

To enroll, visit drivinglogic.com, select Florida Courses, and complete checkout. Your account is created automatically during checkout and you can begin the course immediately after payment is processed. No software or app download is required — the course runs in any modern web browser on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

The Florida Basic Driver Improvement course is self-paced and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your progress saves automatically every time you complete a section, so you do not need to finish in one sitting. You can log in and out as many times as needed and pick up where you left off.

The course is organized into 8 lessons completed in sequence. Each topic must be finished before the next becomes available. The course includes a final exam at the end. You must score 80% or higher to pass. The exam is open book and has no time limit. If you do not pass, you can retake the exam immediately at no additional charge.

To log back in, go to drivinglogic.com, select Log In, and enter the email address and password you created during checkout.

Lesson 1 — Traffic Collision Problem: The magnitude and causes of traffic collisions in Florida and nationally, distracted driving, the contribution of alcohol and drugs to collisions, and the societal and personal consequences of traffic crashes. Lesson 2 — Collision Dynamics: The effect of speed on force of impact, the concept of first, second, and third collisions, and how vehicle design features such as crumple zones and airbags absorb collision energy. Lesson 3 — Collision Prevention Techniques: Scanning and distance guidelines, safe following distance, stopping distance in relation to speed, environmental hazards, vehicle emergencies, road sharing, passing, right of way, speed adjustment for school and construction zones, railroad crossings, and motorcycle licensing. Lesson 4 — Vulnerable Road Users: The definition of vulnerable road users under Florida law, types of vulnerable road users, Florida laws protecting them, driver responsibilities, and current infrastructure trends for vulnerable road user safety. Lesson 5 — DUI Prevention: The effects of alcohol and drugs on driving ability, the relationship between alcohol consumption and blood alcohol concentration (BAC), Florida's DUI laws and legal consequences, and strategies for avoiding impaired driving. Lesson 6 — Safety Equipment: Florida's seat belt laws, headrest function, Florida's child restraint laws, airbag safety, and the importance of vehicle safety maintenance. Lesson 7 — Psychological Factors: Managing stress, fatigue, and emotional distress while driving, and developing an appropriate attitude as a driver. Lesson 8 — Florida Traffic Laws: The Florida point system and license penalties, driving without a valid license, speed limits, traffic signs and signals, school bus laws, Florida's Move Over Law, drag racing and reckless driving laws, golf cart operation, and required vehicle safety equipment.

The course takes a minimum of 4 hours to complete. Timed sections ensure you cannot move through the material faster than the minimum required time. Most drivers complete the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course in 4 to 6 hours. You do not need to finish in one sitting and there is no limit on the number of sessions or logins.

If a court required you to take the course, finish it by the deadline given by your court. If you elected the course in connection with a qualifying citation, allow enough time to complete the course and for the FLHSMV to process your completion before any court deadlines. If you enrolled voluntarily, there is no deadline.

Your certificate is issued immediately after you pass the final exam. It is available in two places — in your account under My Certificates at drivinglogic.com, and emailed to you automatically as an attachment.

Your certificate is issued as a PDF. You can download and print it directly from your account at any time.

Driving Logic reports your completion to the FLHSMV within 1 business day of passing the final exam. The FLHSMV typically processes course completions immediately upon submission. No action is required from you.

If a court required you to complete the course, Driving Logic reports to the FLHSMV only — not to courts. Any submission required by your court is your responsibility. Check your court paperwork for instructions.

Completing the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course in connection with a qualifying citation prevents points for that citation from being added to your Florida driving record. The course does not remove points already on your record. You may elect the course once per 12-month period and up to 8 times in your lifetime.

Your Florida Basic Driver Improvement course certificate may qualify you for a discount on your auto insurance. Eligibility depends on your insurance provider and policy. Contact your insurance provider directly to confirm eligibility and how to submit your certificate. Driving Logic does not submit certificates to insurance providers.

Driving Logic offers a full refund within 30 days of purchase if your completion certificate has not been issued. Let us know and we can help to request a refund. Refunds are processed within 30 days of the request.

If you enrolled in the wrong course and have not yet completed it, let us know right away. Driving Logic will cancel your order and create a new one for the correct course. If you have already completed the wrong course, it cannot be applied toward a different course.

Does the course work on a phone or tablet? Yes. The Florida Basic Driver Improvement course works on any smartphone, tablet, or computer with a modern web browser. No app or software download is required.

Do I need to finish the course in one sitting? No. Your progress saves automatically. You can log in and out as many times as needed and return to the course at any time before your deadline.

What if the FLHSMV does not show my completion after 1 business day? Let us know and we can help. Include your completion date and the email address on your account.

Can I take the course if I have no points on my record? Yes. Any licensed Florida driver in the covered counties may take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course voluntarily. However, the point prevention benefit only applies when you elect the course in connection with a qualifying citation.