Florida 8-Hour Traffic School

Florida 8-Hour Traffic School

If you’ve been ordered by the court to take an 8-hour Florida Intermediate Driver Improvement Course, I Drive Safely is the easiest way to take care of that requirement. This course is designed for drivers in Florida who have received 2 traffic citations in a 12-month period and is often known by other names:

• 8-Hour Basic DDS
• 8-Hour DDS
• 8-Hour ADV (Advanced)
• 8-Hour Driving Course
• 8-Hour Defensive Driving Course (DDC)

Regardless of its name, I Drive Safely’s Florida 8-Hour Traffic School is the quickest, easiest, and most convenient way to deal with your traffic needs.

The Advantage of Taking Our 8-Hour Driving Course Online

At I Drive Safely, we believe sitting in a stuffy classroom for hours (or even days) isn’t the most effective way to learn. Our 8-hour traffic school is 100% online and comes with all the benefits of a classroom course while simultaneously cutting out all the unnecessary hassles.

• Study wherever you want – at home or the library, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection.
• Study whenever you want – early bird or night owl, our course is available 24/7.
• You can study however you want—power through the course in one sitting or take it one chapter at a time.
• Log in and out as many times as you want. Our auto-save feature allows you to pick up right where you left off.

We give you control of your driver's education and allow you to optimize our course based on your learning preferences.

Our Course is Authorized by All Florida Courts

I Drive Safely’s Florida 8-hour traffic school course can be taken by anyone ordered by a Florida judge or court. Since each court authorizes this course, we recommend that you contact the court with jurisdiction over your case to secure acceptance of this course prior to beginning it.

I Drive Safely's course is not only easy and fun but also the most comprehensive online defensive driving course money can buy. We’ve teamed up with adult education experts and certified driving instructors to develop a course that is easy to follow, understand, and absorb.

As the name suggests, our Florida 8-hour traffic school spans 8 hours broken up into 8 easy-to-understand chapters that each cover individual topics such as:

• Florida traffic law
• The dangers of reckless driving
• Defensive driving techniques

These chapters are supplemented with engaging videos and interactive graphics to maximize knowledge retention and ensure you’re not bored throughout the duration of the course. A quick multiple-choice quiz is at the end of every chapter; score 80% or better to move on to the next chapter. Complete the course, and you’ll have to take a final exam; score 80% or better to complete Florida traffic school officially. It might seem daunting, but with all the tools you have at your disposal, passing the quizzes and exams should be a piece of cake.

Fast Certificate Delivery

As soon as you complete your course, I Drive Safely will process your information and certificate on the same day. After all, we understand that you’ll probably want your completion certificate as soon as humanly possible. We also offer instant certificate delivery if you need it in a hurry.

Customer Support Whenever You Need It

Whether you have questions about the course, the ticket dismissal process, or Florida traffic law in general, you can rest assured that I Drive Safely will be there to answer any of your concerns. Our customer support team is available 7 days a week to take your calls and e-mails and respond to them promptly.

How it Works – 8 Hour Traffic School in Florida

It’s no joke – the process of enrolling, completing, and processing traffic school can be confusing. Thankfully, we’ve compiled an exhaustive list of processes for navigating the Florida traffic school system into handy guides based on your specific type of course.

This covers the Florida 8-hour traffic school course. Take this course if you’ve received two or more traffic tickets in a period of 12 months, and the court has referred you to complete a driver improvement course. Some counties may also allow you to take this course if you have already completed the 4-hour BDI course.

How to Fulfill a Court-Mandated Traffic School Requirement

1. Receive notification from the court of your traffic school requirement.

Habitual traffic offenders will be notified that they must attend an advanced driver improvement course above the 4-hour BDI course. You may be required to appear in court by the date on your citation, or you may receive instructions by mail.

2. Enroll in and complete your I Drive Safely Florida 8-hour traffic school course.

3. Submit your completion certificate to the court within the deadline specified.

Each court will give directions on how they wish your certificate to be submitted (fax, mail, in person, etc.), and each will give you a time frame after you’ve finished your course within which to submit your certificate.

4. Check your driving record to verify your point reduction.

Make sure the Clerk of Court in your county has received your completion certificate and has given you credit for your traffic school course. Though the violation will remain on your record, the points associated with it should be removed.

Frequently Asked Questions – 8 Hour Traffic School in Florida

Course Information

Course Information

1. Why should I take a traffic school course?

Depending on your situation, a Florida traffic school course can help you:

• Dismiss a traffic ticket
• Earn a point reduction
• Meet a court requirement
• Work toward license reinstatement after suspension
• Earn an insurance discount

2. Is this course accepted by Florida courts?

Yes! Our Florida 8-hour traffic school course is authorized by each individual court. We recommend that you contact the court with jurisdiction over your case to secure acceptance of this course prior to beginning it.

3. Which traffic school courses do you offer in Florida?

We offer 3 courses to meet the needs of every driver:

The Florida 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course is for drivers who have received a non-criminal minor traffic ticket or have been ordered by the court to complete a Basic Driver Improvement Course (also called a Traffic Collision Avoidance Course [TCAC]). You may also take this course voluntarily to receive an insurance discount (check with your insurance provider for eligibility and details).

The Florida 8-Hour Traffic School course is for drivers who have received two or more traffic tickets in a period of 12 months, and the court has referred you to complete a driver improvement course. Some counties may also allow you to take this course if you have already completed the 4-hour BDI course.

The Florida 12-Hour Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) course is for drivers who have:

• Received 12 points in 12 months
• Had their license suspended or revoked for non-DUI-related habitual violations
• Had their license suspended or revoked due to accumulated points
• Received a court order to attend an ADI course

4. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take Florida traffic school. How do I find out?

We have all of the eligibility requirements and steps to take for the Florida traffic school courses listed on our How it Works page. Generally, you are eligible in the state of Florida if you:

• Hold a valid non-commercial driver’s license
• Have been cited for a minor moving violation
• Have NOT completed traffic school in the last 12 months
• Have contacted your court within 30 days of your citation

If you still are unsure whether you qualify for traffic school, contact your court and request more information about your particular circumstances.

5. I live in another state and got a traffic ticket in Florida. Can I still take this course?

Yes, you may still take a Florida traffic school course. Make sure to contact the court cited on your traffic ticket before enrollment. Once you have completed the course, you must submit your certificate of completion to the Florida court.

6. How long will this course take?

Our 8-hour traffic school, including the final exam, will take a state-required 8 hours to complete.

7. What types of things will I study?

Each of your 8-course chapters focuses on Florida driving and traffic laws. These topics include:

• Highway safety
• Alcohol- and drug-impaired driving
• State traffic laws
• Driving Emergencies
• Vehicle maintenance

8. Do I have to take a final exam?

Yes, you must take and pass a 40-question multiple-choice final exam. You must score an 80% or higher to pass.

9. What is the testing and grading policy?

Each chapter contains a quiz that reviews important content from that chapter. There are 10 questions per quiz, and you must score 80% or higher to move on to the next chapter. You will receive feedback on any incorrect answers, and you may retake your quizzes unlimitedly.

You will then take your final exam at the end of your course, as referenced in the previous question.

10. What will happen if I fail the final exam?

If you do not obtain a passing score of 80% or higher on your first try, you may retake your quizzes and final exam.

11. Why does this course have timers?

Florida law requires this course to be 4, 8, or 12 hours in length. To comply with this law, we (and all other online defensive driving schools) are required to place timers on each page of the course. We realize that some students may read faster than the timer will permit them to advance, but state regulations prohibit us from changing this function. The timers cannot be disabled for any reason.

12. Is there a time limit to complete this course?

The Florida courts typically determine deadlines. While we allow you 180 days to complete your course before your account is suspended, the court may require you to finish your course much sooner than that. Make sure to determine your court’s deadline before beginning the course.

You must complete the course within 180 days of registration, regardless of court deadlines. Any student who has not successfully completed the course within 180 days will be terminated without notice and will not be eligible for a refund.

13. How do I earn an insurance discount with traffic school?

Contact your insurance provider to determine whether they offer a discount for successfully completing a traffic school course. If they do, enroll in the 4-hour BDI course, work through it at your own pace, and turn in your certificate of completion to your insurance provider when you’re finished!