The Defensive Driving Course
Florida Driver Improvement Programs
Florida demands the best – the National Safety Council delivers!
We weren’t just the first Driver Improvement Program in Florida,
NSC was the first national organization to offer driver improvement courses.
So what can we do for you?
The National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Courses (DDC) are approved
by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) for
the following driver improvement programs:
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI)
Florida motorists who receive a ticket for a non-criminal moving violation,
and who do not hold a commercial driver license, may elect to attend the
four-hour BDI program to avoid points from being added to their driving record.
Motorists may also be required to attend a BDI course to fulfill a Traffic
Collision Avoidance Course (TCAC) requirement in order to retain their driver
license if they:
- Were the driver in a crash and were found at fault AND someone was transported
to the hospital OR
- Had two crashes in a two-year period, which resulted in property damage greater than $50.
In some cases, motorists may choose to attend a BDI course to receive insurance discounts.
This discount is solely at the discretion of the insurance carrier.
Online classes are also available!
With National Safety Council’s Florida DDC-Online you
can receive BDI training at your convenience on your personal computer and print
your completion certificate right after you graduate! Using state-of-the-art
animation, graphics, and sound narration, our online course offers the most
engaging, interactive learning experience than any other online driver
improvement course.
Click here to take a free demo and experience it for
yourself or go to
www.nscddconline.com/florida to purchase the course.
Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI)
Florida motorists whose driver license was suspended for points or as a habitual traffic
offender (non-DUI related), or by court order will be directed to attend an ADI program.
NSC’s 12-hour DDC-Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving course is an approved ADI program.
Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course (TLSAE)
Individuals who have never held a regular driver license in any state, country,
or jurisdiction must complete a TLSAE course before applying for a temporary
driving permit (restricted driver license) in Florida.
Motorists under 21 years old who receive a notice of suspension for driving
with a blood alcohol limit of .02 to .05 must complete a TLSAE course in order
to reinstate the driver license on a hardship basis.
NSC’s Defensive Driving Course – Florida Information Regarding Substance
Abuse and Traffic Laws (DDC-FIRST) is an approved TLSAE program.
For more information or to register for the program, contact us at
(800) 237-0676 or via email at dmc@nsc.org.
Click here to register for the
online BDI program!
Why choose NSC?
- The DDCs are highly effective interactive courses that feature activities, case studies, discussions, and video presentations. You won’t be bored in our courses!
- National Safety Council sets the standard in the industry for development and training of quality instructors. Your instructor will keep the course interesting!
- NSC’s Defensive Driving Courses are trusted by more traffic safety courts, motor vehicle departments, municipalities, businesses, government agencies, and driving
schools nationwide for consistent quality and content. You will be in good company!
- NSC’s DDC programs are designed and written with the assistance of a select group of devoted highway traffic safety trainers and related specialists who volunteer
their time and talents to the research, development, and updates of the DDCs. You will know you are getting the best!