The 4 hour Defensive Driving School (DDS) course is the most common traffic school taken by Florida drivers who have received a ticket (speeding and other moving violations). Officially named the Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDI Class), it is for individuals who want:
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- As an 'Election' to receive an 18% discount on your fine and have 0 Points added to your Florida Drivers Record when you receive a ticket;
- No insurance increases due to this traffic ticket (if no accident). Any Points on your record will typically cause your rates to increase between 10% to 15% annually for 3 years;
- To satisfy a Court Order to attend the 4 hour DDS, DDC or Defensive Driver Course;
- Satisfy a DMV order under F.S. 322.0261(4) (Running a Red Light, Passing a Stopped School Bus, Racing on a Highway (Participant or Spectator), or Reckless Driving).
- Satisfy a DMV or Court order to attend a TCAC class (Traffic Collision Avoidance Course).
- Insurance Discount Class for Mature Drivers (55 and over)
Completion Certificates Provided on Class Day
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Certified for Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, and all 67 Florida counties.
Start your Florida 4-Hour Online ticket course now. The cost of our online 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDI-4) is only $21.95 and it does include the electronic certificate that will be immediately available online after you complete your course. No hidden fees. Please note: The information provided here will be printed on your.
Our 4 hour course is offered two ways; as an Online Class and as a Traditional In Person Classroom course. Whichever method you choose, be assured your course has been approved in Florida and your Completion Certificate is accepted in all 67 Florida Counties. (If you have a CDL, See the CDL Notice below).
Classroom Locations
The 4 hour traffic school course is available in a Traditional Live Classroom in our Tampa Center, in Orlando near UCF/ Research Park, and in Kissimmee off I-4 near Disney. Classes are offered weekdays, weekends and Wednesday evenings (in Tampa). Still recognized as the best method to attend a course, our 'In Person' class features a seminar style session with lots of interaction between the instructor and the student.
Are you taking the 4-Hour Defensive Driving Course as an 'Election' to withhold Points and avoid a Court Appearance? Your Certificate is automatically transmitted to the County Clerks Offices when you complete your Class at Nations Traffic School. Included in your Tuition .. No Extra Fee.
Classroom Special
Need a little price break? Are you a Senior (50 years or older), a Military Veteran, Active Duty Military, Teacher or Public Service Employee? Your tuition is just $25.00 for the 4 hour traffic school on special Wednesday classes. Offered twice a month in Tampa in the mid-morning,once in the evening and once a month on Sudays, it includes your Certificate on class day. To qualify for this price, you must enroll yourself directly from our Web Site using our convenient form. (ID is Required on Class Day; Payment on Class Day.)
Court Ordered to attend the 4 Hour Under 25 Youthful Offender Class? The class is available in Orlando, Kissimmee and Tampa monthly.
The classroom 4 hour driving course is provided in a relaxed seminar style format. This allows you to have direct contact with a certified instructor and have a forum to discuss topics with other students. The seminar style courses offers a highly social class with plenty of interaction among participants.
The class is divided into multiple sessions and topics. Sessions are 50 minutes in length with a 10 minute break once an hour. While there is no test required to complete the class, students are encouraged and expected to actively participate in the seminar discussions in order to receive their Completion Certificate. Topics include:
- Major causes of traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities.
- Defensive Driving Techniques, common distractions and the 3 second rule.
- How to safely react to various situations, driving conditions and when the posted Speed Limit is to fast.
- Traffic Laws and Florida's Implied Consent Law.
- Effects of alcohol and drugs when mixed with driving.
- Legal and financial consequences of a DUI conviction.
We believe in educating our students. Our Instructors keep your attention and will arm you with information about traffic law and other important factors to help you stop receiving traffic tickets. Sorry, if you are looking for boring videos, students will not get those here! One thing is guaranteed, students leave our in person driver improvement course with a different perspective about the driving environment, plus positive thoughts and techniques to avoid additional traffic violations.
The total tuition for the Classroom 4 hour defensive driver course is $30.00. The tuition includes the course, classroom materials, all State of Florida fees, certificate processing and your certificate. Your original Completion Certificate (for the Court) and a copy is provided immediately at the end of the class.
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Students need to pre-register using the Online Enrollment Page. Once we receive your Enrollment Request, we verify your requirement, check appropriate DMV / Court Records and will send a 'confirmation' email to you. Students should register as early as possible to guarantee a space for the date of your choice.
There are Never any Hidden Fees at Nations Traffic Safety School!
The 4 Hour BDI Course Completion Certificates are printed and provided to students at the end of the class. You will receive two copies before you leave class.
- A Signed original with a unique Certificate Number. This copy is for the Clerk of the Courts and needs to be delivered to satisfy your Court Orders and Elections to avoid Points.
- A second copy is provided as a receipt for your records. We suggest students file this as a backup copy with your other important documents.
Our Traffic School and courses are Certified by the State of Florida. Your Certificate will satisfy all Florida County Court Orders that require you to take the 4 Hour Basic Driver Improvement course for court orders, DMV Notices and an Election to keep Points off your license. Our Completion Certificate is accepted in all Florida Counties including:
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In the State of Florida, all Mature Drivers who are 55 or older can attend a Defensive Driver course to qualify for discounts on auto insurance (per F.S. 627.06501). Drivers that complete a qualified course will receive up to a 10% insurance discount. While there are minor exceptions, Do you Qualify?
What does this mean to you? If you currently pay $70.00 a month in premiums, your total saving would be $252.00 ($7.00 x 36 months). All for taking a 'refresher' class that will cost you under $30.00.
What Insurance Companies? -- all carriers licensed in Florida. This includes Geico, USAA, Progressive, AARP, State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Direct General, Esurance and Mercury.
What to Do
If you are 55 years of age or older, contact your insurance agent or carrier to get pre-qualified. Ask what they will require you to do, and:
- How or where to send them your completion certificate?
- Discounts are good for 3 years. How will your insurance company notify you before it expires?
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Florida Seniors over 55 will receive up to a 10% Reduction in Automobile Insurance Rates
When you complete an Approved Driver Improvement Course.
When you complete an Approved Driver Improvement Course.
The 4 hour defensive driving school course may not be taken as an 'Election' for point reduction/removal by operators that have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). You may only take a defensive driving course for point reduction if it is Court Ordered by a judge. Call us or the Court for more information.
- Effective July 1,2005 the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will assess points to all individuals with a Florida CDL whether or not the violation occurred in a private or commercial vehicle.
- If you possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the 4 hour DDS Florida Traffic School course may only be taken for personal fulfillment and edification as an 'election'. NO POINTS WILL BE REMOVED for the completion of the 4 hour Driver Improvement course by any driver with a Florida CDL unless you have been Court Ordered to take the class!
I Drive Safely’s Florida 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course gives you all the benefits of a traditional classroom course, without any of the frustrating inconveniences.
The 4-hour course is designed for those drivers who have:
- Received a non-criminal minor traffic ticket.
- Been ordered by the court to take the course.
- Been involved in a traffic accident which was your fault and someone was injured.
- Been involved in 2 or more collisions within a year.
- Decided to take a course voluntarily in order to receive an insurance discount.
Course Formats
Our Florida 4 Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course is available in three formats for your convenience:
Text: A simple text-based course filled with interactive graphics and videos.
Audio: An upgrade for the text course that includes a narrated audio track. Listen your way to completion.
NEW! Streaming Video: A brand new streaming video version of the course. Sit back, relax, and watch a video. This is the easiest way to complete your BDI course.
What to Expect from Our 4-Hour Driving Course
Taking I Drive Safely’s Florida 4-hour BDI course means you have the freedom to progress through the course based on your own busy schedule and learning preferences. We give you ultimate flexibility to become a safer driver.
- Study wherever you want – all you need is a computer with an Internet connection
- Study whenever you want – you have 24/7 access to our course
- Study however you want – complete the course in one sitting, or take it one chapter at a time
- Log in and out as many times as you want and pick up right where you left off
Our Florida 4-Hour BDI Course is DHSMV-Approved
I Drive Safely’s Florida 4-hour BDI Traffic School course is fully approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to meet all court requirements. Not only is it the easiest way to take care of your traffic-related needs, it’s also the most comprehensive, engaging and fun course available.
Our Florida 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement Course is broken down into easy-to-manage, single-subject chapters to help you absorb the information quicker. At the end of each chapter you’ll take a multiple-choice review quiz, and at the end of the course you’ll be presented with a final exam. Both the quizzes and the exam allow unlimited retakes, so you’re practically guaranteed to pass.
Fast, Free Certificate Delivery
When you complete your Florida 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement Course, we know you want your completion certificate as soon as possible, so we’ve got you covered. I Drive Safely processes your information and certificate for shipping the very same day you complete our course, all for free. If you need your completion certificate sooner rather than later, we also offer extremely affordable expedited delivery options to get your documents to you as soon as possible.
Customer Support Whenever You Need it
Our team of professionally trained, certified customer support members is available 7 days a week to take your concerns and questions. We’ll be sure to give you a response as soon as possible.
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