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Florida 4 Hour BDI Class - Classroom Course

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Do you need to attend a 4 hour Defensive Driving School (DDS)?   Prefer to attend an In Person classroom course and have interaction with a professional instructor?

The 4 hour Basic course is the most common Florida Traffic School class taken by drivers who have received a ticket (speeding and other moving violations).  Officially, named the Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDI Class), this course can also be needed for a Court Order and/or a DHSMV Requirement under Florida Statute 322.0261(4).

Our school and course curriculums are Certified by the State of Florida and approved in all 67 counties and 20 Judicial Circuits.  Additionally, our Course Completion Certificates are accepted nationwide including Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee where In Person attendance is required.

Florida DHSMV Certified


4 Hour Defensive Driver Class Info

The Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDI Class) is attended for a variety of reasons including:

  • As an "Election" (0 Points, no court appearance and 18% fine reduction)
  • Judicial Court Order to complete a 4 hour DDS, DDC or Defensive Driver Course
  • DHSMV order under F.S. 322.0261(4) (Running a Red Light, Passing a Stopped School Bus, Racing on Highway (Participant or Spectator), or Reckless Driving)
  • DMV or Court order to attend a TCAC class (Traffic Collision Avoidance Course)

Classroom Locations

Students

The 4 hour traffic school course is available in a Traditional Live Classroom at our Tampa Center and in Orlando near UCF/ Research Park.  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.

Tampa Classroom Special

Are you a Senior (50 years or older), a Military Veteran, Active Duty Military, Teacher or Public Service Employee?  Your tuition is just $35.00 for the 4 hour traffic school on special Wednesday classes at our Tampa location.  (ID is Required on Class Day)

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 electronically to the County Clerks Offices when you complete your class at Nations Traffic School.  No Extra Fee .. Included in your Tuition.

Florida 4 Hour Traffic School - Additional Details

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.

Students in class

Students in class
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 $40.00.  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.

Students need to pre-register using the Online Enrollment Page (sorry no phone registrations or walk-ins).  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!
No Credit Card Required to Enroll -- Payment on Class Day.
There are Never any Hidden Fees at Nations Traffic Safety School!
No Credit Card Required to Enroll -- Payment on Class Day.

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.

Certificate

Certificate
  1. A Signed original with a unique Certificate Number.  This copy is for the Clerk of the Courts and needs to be delivered by you to satisfy a Court Order.  (If taken as an "Election" to avoid Points, your original is electronically sent to the Clerks Offices.)
  2. 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.

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:

  • Alachua County (Gainsville)
  • Brevard County (Melbourne)
  • Broward County (Ft Lauderdale)
  • Collier County (Naples)
  • Dade County (Miami)
  • Duval (Jacksonville)
  • Hernando County (Brooksville)
  • Highlands County (Sebring)
  • Hillsborough County (Tampa)
  • Lake County (Clermont)
  • Lee County (Fort Myers)
  • Leon County (Tallahassee)
  • Orange County (Orlando)
  • Osceola County (Kissimmee)
  • Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach)
  • Pasco County (Dade City)
  • Pinellas County (Clearwater & St Petersburg)
  • Polk County (Lakeland)
  • Manatee (Bradenton)
  • Monroe County (Key West)
  • Seminole County (Sanford)
  • Volusia County (Daytona)

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.

  • The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) 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!
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