Florida 4-Hour BDI Course: Sample Questions & Answers

The Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) 4-hour course (often for ticket dismissal or point reduction) covers defensive driving, traffic laws, and safety. The final exam draws from a pool; exact questions vary by provider. Below are representative questions and correct answers based on the Florida Driver Handbook.

Sample Q&A

1. Why obey the speed limit? To prevent crashes, protect vulnerable users, reduce congestion, save fuel.
2. Proper left-turn signal? Extend left arm horizontally out window OR activate left turn signal.
3. After a crash? Stop, check injuries, call 911/police, exchange info (name, insurance, tag).
4. Solid white line meaning? Marks right edge of travel lane; do not cross except to avoid hazard.
5. Safe following distance? 3-second rule (pick a fixed point; count "one-thousand-one..."). Increase for weather/speed.
6. Florida "Move Over" Law? For stopped emergency/utility/sanitation vehicles with lights: move over a lane if safe; else slow to 20 mph below limit (5 mph if limit ≤20).
7. Safe lane change? Mirror → signal ≥5 sec (100 ft) → blind spot check → move when clear.
8. Pedestrian right-of-way? Always—at crosswalks, intersections, mid-block; driver must yield.
9. Yellow traffic light? Slow, prepare to stop. Enter only if too close to stop safely.
10. DUI penalties in FL? Fines ($500–$5,000+), jail (up to 5+ years), license revocation (180 days–permanent), IID, DUI school, community service. BAC ≥0.08% (0.02% under 21).

How to Pass

• Take an approved course (list at flhsmv.gov).
• Read the Florida Driver License Handbook (free PDF).
• Practice with official sample tests.
• Focus on: right-of-way, signs/signals, DUI, distracted driving, sharing road.

Note: This is a study aid, not the actual exam. Complete the certified course for certificate.