Driver Education Programs

SFCC offers a variety of driver improvement programs at four sites within the tri-county area.

Alcohol Drug Accident Prevention Training (ADAPT) - This four-hour course is required of all first-time applicants for a driver’s license who have not completed a Florida Department of Education - approved driver education course. This course focuses on Florida’s traffic laws and the consequences of substance abuse and its effects on your ability to drive responsibly.

Safe Driving Accident Prevention Program (SDAPP) - If you have received a traffic citation, you may register for the Safe Driving Accident Prevention Program. Successful completion of this four-hour course may prevent you from receiving points or paying the full civil penalty.

Both ADAPT and SDAPP classes are available in the Spanish language.

8-Hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) - This course is required if you have received two traffic citations in a one-year period.

Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) - Advanced Driver Improvement is a required course if you have accumulated sufficient points to result in license suspension. This 12-hour course concentrates on providing you with the tools to develop positive attitudes and behaviors while maintaining control of a motor vehicle.

Senior Citizen Driver Improvement Program (SCDIP) - If you are a Florida driver 55 years of age and older, you may receive an insurance discount upon completion of this course. The program focuses on accident prevention, Florida traffic laws, the effects of drugs and alcohol on driving performance, and the effects of aging on driving skills. For information about hosting a SCDIP class in your community or retirement park, call the Community Education office at (863) 784-7153.