Florida Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) Course

Benefits of the Florida ADI Course

Completing a Florida DHSMV-approved Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) course can help you get your driving privileges reinstated, meet court requirements, or comply with a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) directive. This course is often required for more serious driving offenses or habitual traffic violations.

• Reinstate a Suspended License: The ADI course is required to reinstate your Florida driver's license after a suspension for points, court order, or Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) status.
• Meet Court or DHSMV Requirements: Fulfill obligations set by a Florida court or the DHSMV due to serious infractions or multiple violations.
• Get Back on the Road Legally: Completing the ADI course is often the first step in regaining your driving privileges and avoiding further legal trouble.

Taking the ADI course shows your commitment to responsible driving and helps you return to safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.

How to Find a Florida DHSMV-Approved Provider

The Florida DHSMV maintains an official list of approved ADI course providers. You can choose from state-approved online and in-person options. For a convenient and trusted option, we recommend the online course from American Safety Institute—a well-reviewed provider known for fast, easy online driver improvement courses.

What Is the Florida ADI Course?

The Florida Advanced Driver Improvement course is an in-depth program designed for drivers with serious violations or those who have had their license suspended. It's approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and typically lasts 12 hours. The course may be court-ordered, DHSMV-required, or voluntarily taken to demonstrate a commitment to better driving.

The ADI course provides education on responsible driving behavior, traffic safety, and techniques to prevent future violations. Completion is a critical step toward license reinstatement and improved road safety.

Who Needs to Take It?

You are required to take the ADI course in Florida if:

• You've had your license suspended for excessive points
• You've been classified as a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)
• A court has ordered you to take an advanced driver improvement course
• You are required to take the course as a condition of a hardship license

Note: If you are applying for a hardship license, you must enroll in an ADI course before your hardship hearing.

What You'll Learn

This 12-hour course focuses on the psychological and behavioral aspects of driving. You'll cover Florida traffic laws, consequences of high-risk driving, defensive driving strategies, and how to manage emotions and decision-making behind the wheel. The curriculum is interactive and designed to promote long-term attitude changes to prevent future violations.

How It Works

1. Determine if you're required to take the ADI course by court order or DHSMV notice
2. Enroll in an online ADI course—available 24/7
3. Begin the course immediately and complete it on your own schedule
4. Your course provider will electronically report your completion to the DHSMV
5. If required, submit a copy of your certificate to your court

The course includes modules, short quizzes, and a final assessment. You must pass to earn your completion certificate. Most providers allow you to retake the test at no additional cost if needed.

24–72 hours after successful traffic school completion, you can use Traffic School/Driver Improvement course completion check online tool provided by FLHSMV to check if results appeared in the system.