Florida DMV Approved Online Traffic School

First Time Driver Course – Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (Drug and Alcohol Course) 

If this is your first time getting a Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License, you must complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course – also known as the Drug and Alcohol Course or the Drug and Alcohol Test – before you can get a driving permit or drivers license in the State of Florida.

This online course is 4 hours and is required for all new driver applicants. After you complete this 100% online TLSAE course, you can then take the Official Written DMV Test ONLINE!

  • Our Course Saves Your Place – start & stop the course whenever you want
  • Meets course requirements for Learner’s Permit
  • Complete at your own pace
  • Take the Final Test until you Pass

Choose your Certification delivery method (ex: email or mail).  Our TLSAE course is only $24.95. Click here to begin the course registration.

Online Driver’s Permit Test

Unlicensed drivers under the age of 18 now have the option of taking their Driver’s Permit Test via the Internet. The flexibility and convenience of this online option means you can skip the congestion, long lines, and waiting at your local DHSMV office. Instead, you’ll be able to relax and pass the test from the comfort of your own home.

Be sure to check out our helpful Florida Driver Licensing Checklist below for a simple overview of the licensing procedures so you’ll understand the roadmap.

Additional Resources:

If you are under 18 and are not married one parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you. This form must be completed and signed in the presence of a driver license examiner, or notarized if parent or guardian will not be present.

Here’s How It Works

By DHSMV regulation, a parent must be present during the testing session. Before you access the test, your parent will be asked to provide certain identifying information and to certify statements that attest that they’ve monitored your test session.

Each driver’s permit test (Class E Knowledge Test) consists of 50 multiple-choice subject matter questions (questions related to driving and traffic). Periodically throughout the test, you will also be asked to respond to personal identity validation questions. If you answer a personal identity validation question incorrectly (the answer does not match the answer given to that question during your registration process), you will be asked a different question; a second incorrect answer will result in the termination of your testing session (a “failure” of the test). You are allotted a total of 60 minutes to complete each attempt at the test.

Choose your Certification delivery method (ex: email or mail).  Our Online Driver’s Permit Test is only $23.95. Click here to begin the course registration.

4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) – Defensive Driver Course 

If you’ve received a traffic ticket and want to keep points off your record or if you were court-ordered to attend the basic driver improvement (traffic school) or a defensive driver class, this is the course for you. 

  • No Points / Keep Your Insurance Rates From Going Up**
  • DMV State-Approved for All FL Courts
  • Free Certificate – Free Delivery (USPS)
  • Maintain Your Safe Driver Status
  • 100% Online Defensive Driving Course – Fast, Easy, & Fun!

Complete this Florida traffic school course 100% online in the comfort of your home or office.

Choose your Certification delivery method (ex: email or mail).  Our 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course is only $24. Click here to begin the course registration.

8-Hour Traffic School

Intermediate Driver Improvement

If a Florida judge or court has ordered you to take an 8-hour Driver Improvement course because you have received a second traffic ticket within 12 months or for any other reason, this is the right course for you.

Accepted in all Florida Courts, the course is 100% online & can be completed on any device and wherever you find an internet connection.

Completing the online 8-hour Driver Improvement Course can help you:

  • Meet court requirements for 8-hour traffic school
  • Maintain your license after getting two traffic tickets in 12 months
  • Keep points off your driving record

Choose your Certification delivery method (ex: email or mail).  Our 8-Hour Intermediate Driver Improvement (English or Spanish) Course is only $60. Click here to begin the course registration.

12-Hour Traffic School

Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI)

If your driver’s license was suspended in the state of Florida for excessive points, or because you have been deemed to be a habitual traffic offender (non-DUI related), or by court order, then this is the State-Approved course you’re required to take.

Whether you’re a habitual traffic offender or you’ve been ordered by the court to take the 12-hour course for another reason, you’ve come to the right place.

  • Reinstate your suspended license
  • Comply with court-ordered 12-hour traffic school
  • You’ll be able to obtain a hardship license

Choose your Certification delivery method (ex: email or mail).  Our 12-Hour Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) Course is only $80. Click here to begin the course registration.

Wireless Communications Device Driving Safety Program

Pursuant to Section 316.306(4)(a), Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has established a new Wireless Communication Device Course. This course offering will be available for first time offenders cited for using a wireless communication device in a handheld manner while driving in a designated school crossing, school zone or work zone.

Our Florida DMV-approved Wireless Communications Device Driving Safety Program course is 100% online, mobile-friendly course is available 24/7, letting you study whenever and wherever you want; and our friendly customer support team is available to help when you need us. Complete the course at your convenience and on your schedule!

If you’ve received a citation for using a handheld wireless device while driving in a school crossing, school zone, or work zone (first offense), our Wireless Communications Device Driving Safety Program course can get those points against your license waived.

Choose your Certification delivery method (ex: email or mail).  Our Wireless Communications Device Driving Safety  Course is only $24. Click here to begin the course registration.

Mature Driver Course

Our 6-hour accident prevention course can save you money on your auto insurance.

Florida drivers age 55 and older can save money on their auto insurance simply by completing a 6-hour accident prevention course. Insurers are mandated to reduce rates for three years, but the amount of the discount varies with each insurance provider; check with your agent for the details. 

Choose your Certification delivery method (ex: email or mail).  Our Mature Driver Course is only $14.95. Click here to begin the course registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information & Eligibility

Do all courts in Florida accept your course?

Yes. We are certified and licensed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to offer our course in all courts for ticket dismissal and court-ordered reasons.

What is the difference between a Traffic Collision Avoidance Course (TCAC) and a Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course?

The Traffic Collision Avoidance Course is the same as the Basic Driver Improvement course.

In Florida, there are specific instances where the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles requires that you attend a Basic Driver Improvement course to retain a valid driver’s license status. A BDI course is mandatory if you:

  • Were the driver in a crash, were found at fault, and
    • Someone was transported to the hospital, or
    • Have had two crashes in two years, which resulted in property damage over $500.
  • Passed a stopped school bus.
  • Were a participant in highway racing.
  • Were a spectator of highway racing.
  • Were cited for reckless driving.
  • Ran a red light.

The DHSMV will notify you by mail of this requirement and due date. Traffic violations and accidents that occur outside the State of Florida can also trigger this requirement. When you register, select the specific reason for taking the course so that your completion will be reported to the DHSMV accurately.

How do I know if I am eligible to attend Florida traffic school?

Any person who receives a non-criminal moving violation ticket could elect to attend a Florida Basic Driver Improvement course instead of points being added to their driving record if the violation was not for:

  • Exceeding the speed limit by 30 MPH or more.
  • Carrying a vehicle’s certificate of registration while the car is in use.
  • Driving a motor vehicle with expired registration.
  • Driving a motor vehicle with an expired driver’s license of six months or less.
  • Driving a motor vehicle without carrying a driver’s license.

Commercial driver’s license holders or commercial learner’s permit holders are not eligible for BDI, regardless of whether they were driving a commercial vehicle. Also, anyone cited while operating a commercial vehicle is not eligible.

You may attend a Florida traffic school course only once every 12 months and no more than five times during your lifetime.

To check your eligibility, visit the Florida DHSMV Eligibility Check website.

Can I take the Basic Driver Improvement course with a commercial driver’s license?

No. Suppose you hold a commercial driver’s license. In that case, you are not eligible for the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course, regardless of whether you were driving a commercial vehicle or your personal vehicle at the time of the violation.

I received a ticket in Florida, but my driver’s license is from another state. Can I take the BDI course to avoid points being added to my driver’s license?

Each state has laws about when to assess points against your driving record. You should check with the state where your driver’s license is issued before registering for any course. Completing a Florida Basic Driver Improvement course does not guarantee that points will not be added to your driving record in your state.

Is Florida Training Academy’s Online Traffic School Website secure?

Our Traffic School uses state-of-the-art security technology to secure your personal and credit card information! Whenever you submit personal information on our website, it is encrypted via “Hypertext Transfer Protocol” (HTTP) with “Secure Sockets Layer” (SSL) as it travels to and from our servers. In addition, we do not store your credit card information or share your personal information with anybody.

Your information is only used to report your completion to the Florida DHSMV or Courts for credit.

About the Course

How often can I take a Basic Driver Improvement course?

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, you can attend a Basic Driver Improvement course only once every 12 months and no more than five times during a lifetime.

If you got a ticket and elected to attend a BDI course:

  • No court appearance is required.
  • You can save 18% on your traffic citation fine.
  • Points will not be added to your driving record.
  • Adjudication of guilt is withheld.
  • Safe driver status is maintained.
  • Insurance rates would not increase unless you were involved in a crash where you were found at fault.

Will points be assessed against my driving record if I complete Florida BDI?

No. When you are eligible and complete a Basic Driver Improvement course, points are not added to your Florida driving record.

I want to attend a Florida BDI course. What do I need to do?

If you wish to elect Basic Driver Improvement instead of having points added to your driving record:

  • Inform the Clerk of the Court in the county where you received your ticket and pay the civil penalty within 30 days of the violation. You can do this by going to the Florida Clerk’s website. Select the “Pay Now” button, then enter your ticket information.
  • You must inform the court, pay your fine, and elect to attend traffic school before registering.
  • Complete your Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days of paying your civil penalty. This may vary from court to court. If you are unsure, check with the Clerk of the Court where you received your citation.

Is it true that I will save 18% on my traffic citation fine if I elect to attend a Florida Basic Driver Improvement course?

Yes. Starting January 1, 2020, Florida law lets you save 18% on your traffic ticket fine when you complete our approved online traffic school course. View the Florida Statutes here.

The 18% fine reduction is automatically applied when you pay your fine and elect traffic school through the Florida Clerk of the Court’s website.

How soon can I start the Basic Driver Improvement course?

You will have immediate access to your online course once you complete registration and payment. However, you must ensure you have paid your fees to the court and have elected to attend traffic school before registering and taking the course. Also, you must complete the course within 90 days of electing traffic school unless otherwise directed by the court.

How long does it take to complete the Florida traffic school course?

The Basic Driver Improvement course will take approximately 4 hours to complete. Florida state law requires that all BDI courses are a minimum of 4 hours in length.

But Florida Training Academy’s Traffic School has designed the course so you can start and stop as often as you like. There are no limits on how many times you can log in and out. Our system will remember where you left off, so you can take the course at your own pace. There is no need to complete the course all at once unless you want to.

And you can enjoy taking our course on any internet-ready device from your computer, laptop, or smartphone.

Pricing & Payment

How can I pay for the course?

You can pay for the course using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit or debit card with a Visa or MasterCard logo. In addition, we also accept payment via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

What is the total price for the Florida 4-hour BDI Course?

Our 4-hour BDI Course is only $24. There are no additional charges; you will not see any other hidden fees. Your certificate of completion is included in this price. You can select your certification delivery option during registration (ex: email or mail) .

Completion

Can I review the course material while I am taking the final exam?

Yes. The final exam is an open-book test.

What happens if I don’t pass the final exam?

Most students pass the final exam the first time. The exam consists of 40 questions, and a passing score is 80%. But, if you don’t pass the final exam the first time, you can retake the final exam as many times as you need without paying additional fees for more attempts. So, you can take our course without worry or stress – you’ll have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. And you can always review the course material during the exam.

Do you send my certificate directly to the DHSMV?

Yes. When you pass the final exam, we automatically submit your completion report to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. It may take up to 48 hours for the completion to be listed on your driving record.

The DHSMV automatically sends your completion to the court for ticket dismissal cases.

You must appear in court and show your completion certificate to the clerk for court-ordered courses.

How fast will my certificate of completion be submitted to the DMV?

We automatically submit your completion report to the DHSMV when you pass the final exam.

Please note: It may take up to 48 hours for the completion to be listed on your driving record.