4 Hour BDI (Basic Driver Improvement) Class
This is a 4 hour class and the most common Florida Traffic School taken by drivers who have received a ticket (speeding and other moving violations). The Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course is for individuals who want:
0 Points added to their Florida Drivers Record;- To make sure there are no insurance rate increases due to this traffic ticket (if no accident);
- To receive up to an 18% reduction on the fine;
- To satisfy a court order;
- TCAC (Traffic Collision Avoidance Course).
Our 4 Hour BDI Traffic Ticket class is offered two ways; as an Online Internet Class and in a Traditional Classroom. Whichever method you choose, 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 Ordered. See the CDL Notice below).
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This course DOES NOT satisfy the 8 Hour Aggressive Driver course
or the Driving While License is Suspended course.
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Internet Class Features
The internet class is designed to be as convenient as possible for the student. It is a 4 hour class, but you work at your own pace. You complete the reading in increments of time, according to your own schedule. Any time you sign out to take a break, the next time you logon, you are returned to the point where you left. You may also print out the review questions first and answer them as you read through the curriculum. The goal is for you to comprehend and absorb the materials.
The TOTAL cost of our online class is $24.95. It includes the course, all State of Florida fees, certificate processing and electronic delivery of your certificate to the email address you provide. There are NO HIDDEN FEES or surprise charges when you register! (Other Online Schools charge you an additional $9.95 for email delivery.)
The 4 Hour BDI internet class is divided into seventeen short modules. At the end of each module, there are simple review questions. After you read through the materials, answer and submit the module review questions, you take a final exam. The computer grades the exam and you will know immediately if you have passed. You need to get 80% or more correct to pass. If you do not pass the test, you will be able to retake the class immediately at no additional charge.
Upon successfully completing the internet class, your certificate will be e-mailed to you within 24 business hours at No Extra Charge. We routinely process and email Completion Certificates 2 times a day, Monday through Friday. When you receive it, simply print it on your home printer for the court.
Internet Class is Easy to Use
Our internet traffic school classes are very simple to use. They are designed to accommodate the novice or expert Internet user. You log onto our web site and Register online through your internet connection. You may complete the internet class in one sitting or use your access code many times. You can login anytime -- 24/7 -- from any computer connected to the internet to complete your class.
Internet Class Access
When you register for this internet traffic school class, you choose your own password and username to gain immediate access to the course. After registering, you will be given an Access Code. Be sure to write down all 3 of these Access Numbers. Once you are registered, you can return to the Online Florida Traffic School as many times as you need to complete the internet class.
We encourage students to complete your final exam within 4-5 business days prior to your court due date so we can deliver the certificate to you and you have time to deliver it to the Traffic Court. This is especially necessary if you do not have an Email address and we have to mail (USPS) your certificate. If you do not have a printer and the certificate must be rushed via FedEx, a "rush fee" may apply. In a real emergency, we can complete your certificate within a couple hours notice, if necessary!
Traditional Live Classes at ADES Center
The 4 Hour BDI course is available in a Traditional Live Classroom 3 days a week at the ADES Center in Tampa. Our classes 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. However, students are expected to fully participate in the seminar discussions to successfully complete the class.
The cost of our Traditional Live Classroom course is $30.00 (in English). 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, as well as a copy of your ticket for your records.
Benefits
This Florida Traffic School course is designed to refresh your knowledge of Defensive Driving Techniques, Safety Techniques, 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, unless it involved a crash where you were at fault;
- The fine is reduced up to 18% (some court costs may apply);
- Points may not be added to your driver license record and adjudication of guilt is withheld;
- Your Florida SAFE DRIVER status is maintained if applicable.
The 4 hour BDI class can also be taken voluntarily for Insurance Discount Purposes (F.S. 627.06501). Taking the BDI 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), this course may not be taken voluntary for point reduction/removal. You may only take this course 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), this 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 the ADES Center. If you require assistance for an Online Class, contact the National Traffic Safety Institute's Technical Support Center at (888) 312-6874.
