What Is the Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course?
The Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course is a state-approved online course for licensed Florida drivers. Completing it in connection with a qualifying traffic citation prevents points from being added to your driving record, reduces your traffic fine by 18%, and protects your insurance rates under Florida law.
Who Takes the Course
There are three reasons Florida drivers take the BDI course:
Citation election: You received a qualifying non-criminal moving violation and want to prevent points from being assessed. You elect the course by notifying the clerk of court in the county where the citation was issued within 30 days of the citation date. Court order: A judge or magistrate has ordered you to complete the course as part of a court proceeding. Voluntary enrollment: You want to take the course for a potential insurance discount or to refresh your knowledge. No citation or court order is required.
What the Course Covers
The course covers traffic collision prevention, Florida traffic laws, DUI prevention, vehicle safety equipment, and safe driving behaviors — organized into 8 lessons with 46 topics.
How the Course Works
The course is 100% online, self-paced, and available 24/7 at drivinglogic.com. It takes a minimum of 4 hours to complete. Progress saves automatically so you can finish across multiple sessions. A final exam is required — 40 questions, 80% to pass, open book, with unlimited retakes at no charge.
What Happens When You Complete It
Your completion certificate is emailed to you immediately after passing the final exam. Driving Logic reports your completion to the FLHSMV electronically within 1 business day. The FLHSMV processes the submission instantly.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Course type | Online, self-paced |
Approved by | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) |
Available statewide | Yes |
Minimum length | 4 hours |
Final exam | 40 questions, 80% to pass, open book |
Cost | $29.90 total |
Certificate delivery | Emailed immediately after passing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as Florida traffic school? Yes — the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course is commonly referred to as traffic school or defensive driving. It is the FLHSMV-approved course for point prevention in Florida.
Is the course accepted statewide? Yes — the Driving Logic Florida BDI course is available to any licensed Florida driver statewide.
How is this different from the Florida ADI course? The Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) course is a longer, more intensive program required for habitual traffic offenders or drivers ordered to complete an advanced course by the DHSMV. The BDI course is the standard 4-hour option for qualifying citations and voluntary enrollment.