The Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course takes a minimum of 4 hours to complete. This is a requirement set by the state of Florida. All approved BDI courses must meet this minimum.
Can You Finish Faster Than 4 Hours?
No. The course includes timed sections. You must spend the required minimum time on each section before you can move to the next. Clicking through quickly or leaving the course open does not advance the timer — it only counts active time spent on the content.
Do You Have to Finish in One Sitting?
No. You can stop at any time and return later. Your progress saves automatically after each completed section. When you log back in, the course resumes where you left off.
How Long Does the Course Take Most Drivers?
Most drivers complete the Florida BDI course in 4 to 6 hours, depending on reading pace and the number of breaks taken.
Does the Course Expire?
Your course access is active for 120 days from your enrollment date. If you do not complete the course within 120 days, you will need to repurchase to continue.
If a court has required you to complete the course, you must also finish it by your court's deadline — which may be sooner than 120 days. Check your court paperwork for the specific deadline.
What About the Final Exam?
The final exam is available after all course content is complete. The exam has 40 questions, requires a passing score of 80%, and is open book with no time limit. Time spent on the final exam does not count toward your 4-hour minimum course time.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Minimum course length | 4 hours |
Must finish in one sitting | No |
Progress saved automatically | Yes |
Can you skip ahead | No — sections are timed |
Course access window | 120 days from enrollment |
Final exam | Yes — 40 questions, 80% to pass, open book |
Court deadline | Check your court paperwork |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I speed through the course by clicking quickly? No. Timed sections enforce the minimum required time regardless of how quickly you read or click.
Does the timer run if I leave the course open and walk away? No. The timer only counts active time spent on the course content.
Is 4 hours the total time or time per lesson? 4 hours is the total minimum time across all 8 lessons. Individual lesson times vary.
What if I do not finish before my court deadline? Your court deadline is separate from the 120-day access window. If your deadline is approaching, log in and complete the course as soon as possible. Let us know and we can help if you have a time-sensitive situation.