Florida State-Approved Traffic School Programs
Tri-County Human Services offers Florida-approved Driver Improvement Courses designed to help drivers satisfy court requirements, fulfill Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) requirements, improve driving habits, and work toward maintaining their driving privileges.
Our Driver Improvement Programs include:
- Basic Driver Improvement (BDI)
- Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI)
- Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI)
If you are unsure which course you need, please review your court paperwork or contact our office for assistance.
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI)
4-Hour Traffic School Course
The Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course is designed for drivers who have received a minor moving violation and elect to attend traffic school to avoid points, insurance increases, or license suspension.
Common Reasons for Taking BDI
- First-time moving violation
- Court-approved traffic school election
- Point reduction eligibility
- Insurance discount eligibility (check with your insurance provider)
Course Information
Length: 4 Hours
Cost: $40.00
What You’ll Learn
- Florida traffic laws
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving techniques
- The effects of alcohol and drugs on driving
- Strategies for avoiding future violations
What to Bring
- Driver’s License
- Citation or Citation Payment Receipt containing the citation number
Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI)
8-Hour Driver Improvement Course
The Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) course is intended for drivers who require additional traffic safety education due to multiple violations, court requirements, or FLHSMV actions..
Common Reasons for Taking IDI
- Court-ordered traffic school
- Multiple traffic violations
- FLHSMV requirements
- Repeat traffic offender education
Course Information
Length: 8 Hours
Cost: $40.00
What You’ll Learn
- Defensive driving strategies
- Accident prevention
- Driver responsibility
- Traffic safety awareness
- Techniques for avoiding repeat violations
What to Bring
- Driver’s License
- Citation or Citation Payment Receipt containing the citation number
Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI)
12-Hour Advanced Traffic School
The Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) course is designed for drivers facing license suspension, habitual traffic offender designation, or reinstatement requirements.
Common Reasons for Taking ADI
- Court order
- FLHSMV requirement
- License reinstatement
- Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) designation
- Excessive license points
You may be required to complete ADI if you have accumulated:
- 12 points within 12 months
- 18 points within 24 months
- 24 points within 36 months
Course Information
Length: 12 Hours
Cost: $100.00
What You’ll Learn
- Advanced driver responsibility
- Long-term behavior change
- Defensive driving techniques
- Traffic law compliance
- Strategies for maintaining driving privileges
What to Bring
- Driver’s License
- Citation or Citation Payment Receipt containing the citation number
Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS)
The Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course is a 6-hour online program required for individuals under the age of 18 seeking a Florida learner’s permit.
Beginning July 1, 2025, Florida law requires first-time drivers under 18 to complete the DETS course before becoming eligible for a learner’s permit. The DETS course replaces the former 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) requirement for teen drivers.
Who Needs the DETS Course?
The DETS course is generally required for:
- First-time drivers under the age of 18
- Teens applying for a Florida learner’s permit
- New drivers who must satisfy Florida’s driver education requirement before permit eligibility
Course Information
- Course Length
- 6 Hours
- 6 Hours
- Course Format
- Online
- Online
- What You’ll Learn
- Florida traffic laws and regulations
- Safe and defensive driving practices
- Driver responsibility and decision-making
- Sharing the road safely with other motorists
- Risk recognition and crash prevention
- The dangers of distracted, impaired, and reckless driving
Which Course Do I Need?
|
Course |
Length |
Common Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| BDI | 4 Hours | First-time moving violations |
| IDI | 8 Hours | Court-ordered or repeat driving offenses |
| ADI | 12 Hours | License reinstatement, Habitual Traffic Offender, or extensive point accumulation |
If you are uncertain which course is required, please contact our office before registering.
Questions?
Call (863) 701-1919
Email DUI@tchsonline.org