Florida ADI - Advanced Driver Improvement Course

The Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) Course is a mandatory 12-hour educational program approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). This course is required for drivers whose license has been suspended in Florida for accumulation of points (12 points in 12 months, 18 points in 18 months, or 24 points in 36 months), for being declared a habitual traffic offender (non-DUI related), or by court order. The comprehensive curriculum addresses dangerous driving behaviors and provides advanced training in defensive driving techniques, collision avoidance, hazard perception, Florida traffic laws, and responsible driving practices. Successfully completing this course is essential for reinstating your driving privileges in Florida.

You must complete the ADI course if you received a suspension letter from the Florida DHSMV indicating your license was suspended due to point accumulation on your driving record, if you were classified as a habitual traffic offender (non-DUI related), or if a court ordered you to complete the course as part of your requirements. The course is mandatory before you can apply for license reinstatement. If you’re unsure whether you need this course, check your suspension letter from DHSMV or contact them directly at their customer service line.

Yes! Our ADI course is 100% online and can be completed entirely from the comfort of your home. You can access the course from any device with internet access, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. There’s no need to attend in-person classes or travel to a physical location. The course features an interactive format that keeps you engaged while learning critical safety information. You can start, stop, and resume at your convenience, and your progress is automatically saved so you can work through the 12 hours in sessions that fit your schedule.

The ADI course is a mandatory 12-hour program as required by the FLHSMV. You can complete these 12 hours at your own pace, breaking them up into multiple sessions over several days or weeks. Most students prefer to complete 2-4 hours per session to stay focused and engaged with the material. Your progress is automatically saved after each session, so you can log back in anytime and pick up exactly where you left off. There’s no time limit to complete the course once you’ve enrolled, though we recommend finishing within a reasonable timeframe to keep the material fresh.

The FLHSMV-approved ADI curriculum provides intensive coverage of advanced traffic safety topics including:

– Advanced defensive driving techniques and strategies
– Collision avoidance and emergency maneuvers
– Understanding Florida’s point system and traffic laws
– The dangers of aggressive and reckless driving
– Hazard perception and risk assessment
– Distracted driving prevention strategies
– Impaired driving consequences and prevention
– Vehicle control in challenging conditions
– Sharing the road safely with all users
– Decision-making skills for complex driving scenarios
– Attitude adjustment and responsible driving behaviors
– Preventing future violations and maintaining a clean record

Upon successful completion of the 12-hour course and passing the final exam, you’ll immediately receive your ADI certificate of completion. Your completion is automatically reported to the Florida DHSMV, satisfying the state’s requirement for your license reinstatement. Depending on your specific situation, you may need to complete additional requirements such as paying reinstatement fees or serving the full suspension period. Check your suspension notice or contact DHSMV to confirm all requirements for your license reinstatement. The ADI course completion is a critical step toward getting your driving privileges restored.

No, the ADI course does not remove points from your driving record. However, completing the course is a mandatory requirement for reinstating your license after a point-related suspension. The course is designed to improve your driving skills and help you avoid accumulating additional points in the future. Once you complete the ADI course and satisfy all other DHSMV requirements, your license can be reinstated and you can begin driving legally again. Points on your record will naturally expire over time according to Florida’s point system guidelines.

If you don’t pass the final exam on your first attempt, you can review the course material and retake the exam. We want every student to succeed and thoroughly understand the important safety information covered in the course. You can review specific sections or go through the entire course again before attempting the exam. There’s no penalty for retaking the exam, and you can attempt it as many times as needed at no additional cost. Take your time to master the material – your success is our priority.

Absolutely. Defensive Driving Institute takes your privacy and security seriously. We use industry-standard encryption technology (HTTPS with TLS/SSL) to protect all personal and payment information transmitted through our website. We never store credit card details on our servers, and we do not share your personal information with third parties. Your information is used solely to administer the course, issue your certificate, and report your completion to the FLHSMV as required by law.

The ADI course is available for $49.95. This one-time fee includes complete access to all 12 hours of course materials, the final exam, and your certificate of completion. There are no hidden fees or additional charges. Once enrolled, you have unlimited access to the course materials until you complete it, and you can retake the final exam as many times as needed at no extra cost. This is a small investment to regain your driving privileges and improve your safety on the road.