If you fail the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) 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 Counts as Failing
You fail the exam if you score below 80%. The exam has 40 questions — answering fewer than 32 correctly means the attempt was unsuccessful.
Failing the exam does not affect your course progress. All completed sections remain saved. You do not need to restart the course — only the exam needs to be retaken.
How to Retake the Exam
After an unsuccessful attempt, your score is displayed on screen immediately. You can begin a new attempt right away.
Step 1: Log in to your account at drivinglogic.com Step 2: Select your Florida BDI course Step 3: Select the option to retake the final exam Step 4: Complete the exam and submit your answers
Each new attempt draws questions randomly from the question bank, so the questions will differ from your previous attempt.
Tips for Passing on Your Next Attempt
The exam is open book and has no time limit. Before your next attempt:
Review the lessons that cover topics you found difficult
Read each question carefully before selecting an answer
Use the course material to look up answers you are unsure about
Take your time — there is no penalty for spending more time on the exam
Does a Failed Attempt Affect Your Court Deadline?
No. A failed exam attempt does not affect your court deadline. Your deadline is set by your court and runs regardless of how many exam attempts you make. If your deadline is approaching, retake the exam as soon as possible.
Your completion certificate is only issued after you pass with 80% or higher. A failed attempt does not generate a certificate.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Passing score | 80% — 32 correct out of 40 |
Retakes allowed | Unlimited |
Waiting period between retakes | None |
Cost to retake | None |
Course progress affected | No — only the exam needs to be retaken |
Certificate issued after a fail | No — only issued after passing |
Questions same on each retake | No — randomized each attempt |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay again if I fail? No. Unlimited exam retakes are included in the course price. There is no additional charge regardless of how many attempts you need.
Will I lose my course progress if I fail? No. Failing the exam does not affect your completed course sections. Only the exam needs to be retaken.
What if I keep failing the exam? The exam is open book with no time limit. Take your time reviewing the course material between attempts. Let us know and we can help if you need additional guidance.