4 Hour Traffic School | Florida Basic Driving Instruction (BDI) Course

The 4 hour Defensive Driving School (DDS) course is the most common Florida Traffic School taken by drivers who have received a ticket (speeding and other moving violations).  Officially named the Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course, it is for individuals who want:

• 0 Points added to your Florida Drivers Record (An Election);
• No insurance increases due to this traffic ticket (if no accident).  Any Points on your record will typically cause you rates to increase between 10% to 15% annually for 3 years.;
• To satisfy a 4 hour DDS / DDC court ordered class;
• 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 order to attend a TCAC class (Traffic Collision Avoidance Course).

Our 4 Hour traffic school is offered two ways; as an online Class and as a Traditional Classroom course in Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, Kissimmee or in Melbourne.  Whichever method you choose, we offer the lowest price traffic school courses in Florida and your Completion Certificate is accepted in all 67 Florida Counties.  (If you have a CDL, you can only take this course if it is Court or DMV Ordered.  See the CDL Notice below).

Need to attend the 4 Hour Youthful Offender / STOP Under 25 DDC Class?  The classroom course is available in Tampa, Orlando and Tallahassee.

Traditional Classroom Traffic School Course

The 4 Hour traffic school course is available in a Traditional Live Classroom 2 days each week in Tampa and twice a month in Orlando, Tallahassee, Kissimmee and Melbourne.  Classes are conducted every Saturday, plus on alternate Monday or Tuesday evenings (see below) and Thursday mornings throughout the month in Tampa, Melbourne or Kissimmee.

Our Florida certified traffic school courses are conducted in a relaxed seminar style format designed to refresh the student's knowledge and driver safety skills.  The instructor and students interact discussing various Safe Driving topics including:

• 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.

Relax -- There is no test required to pass the Traditional Live Classroom course.  The class is conducted in a relaxed style where the students are encouraged to fully participate in the seminar discussions to successfully complete the class.

The tuition for our Traditional Live Classroom course is $30.00.  It includes the course, classroom materials, all State of Florida fees, and your certificate.  Your original Completion Certificate (for the Court) and a copy is provided at the end of the class for your records.

Monday and Tuesday Night Special

Need a little price break?  We offer a Special on Monday or Tuesday evenings in Tampa, Tallahassee and Orlando for persons requiring the 4 Hour DDS class to satisfy a Ticket, Court Order or a Traffic Collision and Avoidance Course (TCAC) course.  The tuition is $25.00 and includes your Certificate at the end of the class.

Are you a Senior (50 years or older), a Military Veteran, Active Duty Military or a College Student?  Your tuition is just $20.00 for the 4 hour traffic school on a Monday or Tuesday evening class and includes your Certificate at the end of the course.  To qualify for this price, you must enroll yourself directly from our Web Site using our convenient form.  (ID is Required on Class Day.)

Benefits of Attending the 4 Hour Traffic School Class

The 4 hour basic driver improvement course is designed to refresh your knowledge of Defensive Driving Techniques, Safety, Traffic Laws, effects of alcohol and drugs on your body, and Florida DUI laws.  Additional benefits include:

• By Florida law, your insurance rates cannot go up and your policy cannot be canceled because of this traffic violation when taken as an "Election", unless it involved a crash where you were at fault.  (See Section 626.9541(1)(o)12, Florida Statutory Law);
• Points may not be added to your driver license record and adjudication of guilt is withheld (if taken as an Election);
• Your Florida SAFE DRIVER status is maintained if applicable

The 4 hour BDI traffic school course can also be taken voluntarily for Insurance Discount Purposes (F.S. 627.06501).  If you are 50 or older, taking the class may qualify you for up to a 10% discount on your auto insurance.  Check with your insurance company first to see if a reduction will apply.

Important Notice for CDL Owners

If you received a traffic ticket and have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the 4 hour defensive driving school course may not be taken voluntary for point reduction/removal.  You may only take a defensive driving course for point reduction if it is Court Ordered.  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 this course by any driver with a Florida CDL unless you have been Court Ordered to take the class!

If you have any questions or need to Register for a Live 4 Hour BDI class, please contact us.  Do you require assistance for an Online Class?  Please contact the National Traffic Safety Institute's Technical Support and Call Center at 888-312-6874.