8 Hour Traffic School Class / Florida Intermediate Driver Improvement DDS Course

The 8 hour DDS (Defensive Driving School) course is a Certified Florida Traffic School class typically ordered by the courts as part of a sentencing judgment, but sometimes as an "election" (see below).  Officially named the 8 Hour Intermediate Driver class, a few Florida counties refer to this 8 hour traffic school course on their court documents as the 8 Hour Basic DDS class, 8 Hour DDC (Defensive Driving Course) or the 8 Hour Level 2 Course.  Look carefully at your Court Papers.

The 8 Hour Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) course is typically for the individual who has:

• Received multiple traffic citations over a short period of time.
• Received mandatory or serious traffic violations.
• Election - Some Florida counties (including Dade, Broward and Palm Beach) allow you to take this class for a traffic ticket if you have already taken the 4 hour BDI course in the last 12 months.  Check and get approval from the county before you take this class as an "Election".

Our 8 hour traffic school class is offered two ways; as a Traditional Classroom (In Person) course in Orlando, Tampa or Tallahassee or as an Online Internet Class.  Whichever method you choose, your Completion Certificate is accepted in all 67 Florida Counties (see below).

Traditional Classroom 8 Hour Defensive Driver Course

The 8 hour DDS traffic school class is available each weekend in a Traditional Live Classroom at our Tampa Center, our Orlando location near the UCF Campus, or at our Tallahassee location.  A class is completed in one day on Saturdays.  We also offer the course once a month in Orlando on Wednesdays.

Nations Traditional Classroom courses are conducted in a relaxed seminar style format.  The course is divided into multiple sessions and topics.  While there is no test required to complete the class, students are expected to actively participate in the seminar discussions in order to receive their Completion Certificate.

The cost of the Live Classroom course is $70.00.  It includes the course, classroom materials, all State of Florida fees, and your certificate.  There are no Hidden Fees.  Plus, your original Completion Certificate (for the Court) and a copy is provided at the end of the class for your records.

Students need to pre-register for our weekend courses no later than Friday at 2:00 pm.  (See our traffic school classroom schedules page).

8 Hour Traffic School Course Name and Florida County List

Known officially in Florida as the 8 Hour Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) course, counties often show it on their court documents using variations or abbreviations.  Listed on some Court Papers as the 8 Hour Basic DDS, 8 Hour DDS or the 8 Hour DDC (Defensive Driving Course), our 8 hour traffic school course Completion Certificate is accepted in all 67 Florida counties including:

Read this carefully.  Never take this course if you have been court ordered to take either the 8 Hour Aggressive Driver or the 8 Hour Driving on a Suspended License.  If you have any doubts about your Court Ordered Requirement, call the County Clerk of the Courts Offices.

Should you have questions or require assistance, for a Traditional Live Classroom course, contact Nations Traffic Safety School.  You can also obtain directions to Nations Traffic Safety School in Tampa, Orlando or Tallahassee from that page

If you require assistance for an Online Class, contact the National Traffic Safety Institute's Technical Support and Call Center at 888-312-6874.