Florida Intermediate Driver Improvement Course

What is the Florida Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) course? Why do I need to take it?

The Florida Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) course is an 8-hour course focused on changing aspects of a driver's attitude and behavior that have led to unsafe choices behind the wheel, traffic citations and collisions. You may need to take an IDI course if you have received 2 tickets in a 12-month period and have gotten your court's permission to take an IDI course to keep points from going on your driving record. You may also need to take this course if you have been ordered by a judge or your court to take an 8-hour IDI course, 8-hour traffic school, 8-hour driver improvement, an intermediate defensive driving course (DDC), or 8-hour defensive driving school (DDS). These are all different names for the same course.

Who is required to take the IDI course?

Courts usually require drivers who have received 2 tickets in a 12-month period to take the course. Judges may also assign it on a case-by-case basis.

Can I take the Florida IDI course online?

Yes. Safe2Drive’s IDI course is 100% online, self-paced, and accessible from any device.

Does IDI dismiss my ticket?

No. The IDI course does not dismiss tickets or reduce fines. It fulfills court requirements and may prevent points from being added to your record if approved by your court.

Does the IDI course lower insurance rates?

No. Insurance discounts usually apply to the 4-hour BDI course, not the IDI course. Please check with your insurer for more information.

What is the difference between the Basic Driver Improvement (BDI), Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) and Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) courses? How do I know which one I should take?

BDI, IDI and ADI are all driver improvement courses. They are different lengths and are taken for different reasons.

The Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course is a 4-hour course that you can take to get your ticket dismissed, keep points off your driving record, receive a 9% fine reduction, and/or prevent your insurance rate from increasing. You can only elect to take a BDI course 8 times during your lifetime, and you cannot take this course if you have already elected to take a BDI course within the past 12 months or if you were driving a commercial vehicle. You can read more about the reasons why drivers take our Florida Basic Driver Improvement course here.

The Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) course is an 8-hour course most commonly taken by drivers who have received 2 tickets in the past 12 months and who have received permission from their court to take an 8-hour course to avoid points on their license, or who have received a court order to take an 8-hour traffic school course.

Please Note:The Florida Aggressive Driving course is an 8-hour course that is typically ordered by a judge for drivers with multiple traffic offenses where the driver shows signs of aggressive driving behavior, such as high-speed tickets, drag racing, etc. The Intermediate Driver Improvement course is NOT the same as the Aggressive Driving course.

The Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) course is a 12-hour course drivers take to get their driver license reinstated following a suspension or revocation, to meet a state requirement after being categorized as a Habitual Traffic Offender, to fulfill a court order, to fulfill a requirement for the "3 Crashes in 3 Years" law, or to fulfill a department required notice for an ADI due to an out-of-state ticket.

What is the difference between the Intermediate Driver Improvement course, the 8-hour Driver Improvement course, Intermediate Defensive Driving Course (DDC), 8-hour Defensive Driving School (DDS) and 8-hour Traffic School?

These are all different names for the same course. Courts may refer to this course by different names, but they are all one and the same.

Is this the same thing as the Aggressive Driving course?

No, this is not the Aggressive Driving course. The Aggressive Driving course is typically ordered by a judge for drivers with multiple traffic offenses where the driver shows signs of aggressive driving behavior, such as high-speed tickets, drag racing, etc.

How does the Florida Intermediate Driver Improvement course work?

You can complete your Intermediate Driver Improvement course in three easy steps:

Step One: Register

Simply create an account with a username and password, fill out your contact information, and make payment. That's it! You're ready to get started.

Step Two: Complete the Course

The 8-hour course is divided into short lessons full of fun videos, animations and games. You can proceed through the course at your own pace.

There is a 5-question multiple-choice quiz at the end of each lesson. You must answer 4 of the 5 questions correctly to pass the quiz and proceed to the next lesson. You may repeat a lesson quiz as many times as necessary to pass.

At the end of the course is a final exam that consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 8 of the 10 questions correctly to pass. You can take the final exam as many times as you need to pass at no extra charge.

The entire course is online and can be completed on any device with an internet connection. Complete it on your desktop at home or on your phone or tablet on the go! Every time you log in, we will take you right back to where you last left off.

Step Three: Get Your Certificate of Completion

Once you pass the course, we will email you your Certificate of Completion. It's your responsibility to submit your Certificate of Completion to your court.

How long will the course take me to complete?

The course includes 8 hours of coursework as required by Florida courts. You can complete the course at your own pace. There are no lesson timers.

Is there a final exam?

At the end of the course is a final exam that consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. You must score at least 80% to pass the exam. You can take the final exam as many times as you need to pass.

How will I get my Certificate of Completion?

Once you pass the course, we will email you your Certificate of Completion. You must submit your certificate to your court.

How will the court know I completed the IDI course?

You will need to submit your Certificate of Completion to your court.

How much does the Florida IDI course cost?

The IDI course costs $58.95.

What is Safe2Drive's refund policy?

Safe2Drive's refund policy can be found here.