What is the FL TLSAE Course?

The Florida Traffic Law and Substance Abuse (TLSAE) course is a Florida drivers education course that all teens in the state must complete to get their Florida learners permit. It teaches the basics regarding responsible driving, and the problems associated with abusing drugs and alcohol.

Is Driver License Direct by Improv a FL DMV Approved Online Drivers Ed course?

Absolutely! Our easy to take FL TLSAE course can be competed in just four hours and meets all of the requirements to get the first-time learner′s permit in Florida. Teens love it because it doesn’t have to be taken all at once. You can complete it at your pace!

What is the Florida Driver′s Guide for Parents and Teens?

In the Sunshine State, parents or legal guardians need to spend 50 hours with their teen drivers as part of their FL behind the wheel driver education training. Ten of those need to involve night-driving. The Florida DHSMV created a handy guide which includes details about the driving skills a teen will need to know and that the parent will coach their teen drivers to do properly! It also includes the form that will need to be signed in the presence of the FL DHSMV test examiner by the parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian cannot be present, the signed form can be notarized.

How do I know I′m taking the right course?

It can be a bit confusing. After all, the course is known by several titles. They may refer to the Florida Drivers Ed Course as The Florida First Time Drivers Course, TLSAE, The Florida Drug and Alcohol Course, or ADAPT. Regardless of what it is being called, they are all one in the same. Our course is compliant with Florida regulations and is what you need to apply for your Florida learners permit.

Can I take the course in increments or do I have to take the whole course at once?

No! That′s why so many like our approach. You decide when and where you will study. Take your time as it fits into your schedule. Our Florida Drivers Course online is designed for convenience and to work around your busy teen schedule!

How long does it take to get my Certificate of Completion?

This is another reason people love us. We report that you have completed your course to the DHSMV for you, usually within a single day of completion. We will provide you with a TLSAE Course diploma which you can immediately download and print/save to your computer after you complete the course. You may even want to print the diploma on some nice paper, frame it, then hang on your bedroom wall in to remind yourself of your achievement toward your learners license goal!

What steps do I need to take after I take the FL drivers education course?

Simple…you can apply for your Florida learner′s permit and then start your training behind the steering wheel!

TAKING THE FLORIDA PERMIT TEST

At what age can I take the Florida Drug & Alcohol Course and permit test?

You need to be a minimum of 15 years old. You must be under 17 to complete the permit examination online.

What are my options for taking the Florida permit exam?

You can go to your local FL DHSMV office and take the Florida permit test there, or you can take the Florida permit test online if you are between 15 and 17 years old.

I feel I am prepared enough to pass the Florida Learners Permit test; do I really need to take the FL TLSAE course?

Florida DHSMV requires teens to complete a Drug and Alcohol Course prior to any application to get a learners permit. There is an exception for those who have a license issued by another state who are 18 years of age or older.

How is the Florida learners permit exam structured?

• 20-question multiple choice test on "Road Rules"
• 20-question multiple choice test on "Road Signs"

What score do I need to get to pass the Florida learners permit test?

You must get at least 80% of the questions correct in each section of the test to pass. Since both the "Road Rules" and "Road Signs" sections contain 20 questions, you must get at least 15 questions correct on each section to earn a passing score.

What happens if I fail the Florida permit test?

Another plus for our Florida permit online test! It gives you three (3) chances to pass your Florida learners permit exam. Even if you don?t pass it after three times, you can still take it again. However, future attempts to re-take the Florida permit test will need to be taken in-person at the DHSMV.

Do the fees for taking the Florida permit test online include a practice exam that I can take?

Yes. Our Florida drivers permit practice test includes actual questions from previous DHSMV exams. This lets you know precisely what kinds of questions to expect! This will be a big advantage in your preparations for the exam.

What do I need to do to apply for a Florida Learner′s Permit?

To apply for the Florida learners license, you must be at least 15 years old, and have successfully completed an approved Florida drivers education course. You will also need to have at least 50 hours of driving experience supervised by a parent or guardian, with ten of those occurring at night.

What test do I need to take to get my Learner′s Permit?

In addition to taking the Florida permit exam ("Road Signs" and "Road Rules"), you will be required to complete the following:

• A vision test.
• A hearing test

Does a parent need to sign a consent form to get a FL Learners Permit?

Yes. The consent form can either be signed in person at the FL DHSMV or can be signed in front of and notarized by a Notary Public and submitted to the FL DHSMV.

What restrictions are there on a driver with a Florida Learners License?

You can only drive during the day during the first 90 days and until 10pm for the next 90 days. After that, you can drive anytime of the day or night as long as you are accompanied in the front of the vehicle with a driver who is 21 years of age or older.

How much will my Florida learners permit cost?

Prices are always being adjusted. You are best served by contacting your DHSMV for their current prices.

Am I permitted to drive by myself when I have a Florida Learners Permit?

No, you must be accompanied by a driver who is 21 or over. It remains that way until you turn 16 and earn the Intermediate Driver’s License.

GETTING YOUR FLORIDA DRIVERS LICENSE

What do I need to do to get my Florida drivers license?

You need to be at least 16 years of age and have a Florida learners permit for a minimum of a year without being cited for any driving infractions.

What tests are involved in obtaining my Florida driver license?

You will need to complete a driving test and successfully perform a variety of relatively routine driving tasks.

Does a parent need to come with me to get my Florida drivers license?

Yes. A parent or guardian will need to not only sign off on your application, but they will need to certify you have had 50 hours of on the road training with them in the car. Of those 50 hours, ten of those must be at night.

What type of paperwork and documents will I need to bring with me to the FL DMV?

You will need your learners License from Florida or a valid license from another state. You will also need a parent or legal guardian to certify that they have had 50 hours in the car with you while you were driving. Ten of those 50 hours would need to be a night.

What are the restrictions to my driving when I hold a graduated operator license in Florida?

If you are 16 years of age you can only operate a motor vehicle between 6am and 11pm. If you are driving to or from work or accompanied by a driver who is 21 years of age or older these restrictions are lifted.

If you are 17 years old, you may drive from 5am and 1am, again unless driving is work related or you have a 21 year old or older licensed driver in the front seat with you. Once again, in those cases, the restrictions are lifted.

What does my school attendance record have to do with driving?

Florida will only give driving privileges to teenagers who they feel are responsible. School attendance is used in helping to determine this responsibility. If it is decided that you are truant, you will likely have driving privileges suspended. You will have to make an effort to resolve your truancy to gain those privileges back. In most cases, this can be done by making sure you attend classes regularly for 30 school days in a row.

SAFE DRIVING

What infractions can cause me to lose my Florida drivers license?

A DUI and or any major violation or serious accident can cause revocation. Teenagers in particular are scrutinized for driving infractions.

What are the ramifications for teen alcohol use?

If you are under 21, it is illegal to buy beer, wine, or liquor in Florida. It is illegal to even have an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle unless you are accompanied by a parent.

If a teen gets a DUI conviction in Florida, it can mean some very expensive and inconvenient ramifications. First of all, the courts can take your car for a period of up to a half-year. Not only that, but you will have to pay a storage fee over that period in order to get it back! Even a first DUI can result in jail time and heavy fines. In Florida, the DMV has no choice but to revoke the licenses of any driver less than 18 years of age a full year for a DUI, or until they are 18 (whichever is longer). In this case, you must also show proof that you have insurance, show proof that you have completed the educational part of an authorized DUI program, and pay a DMV re-issuance fee.

Is this the official Florida DHSMV DMV written test?

Yes, we are authorized by Florida DHSMV to administer the written permit test online.

What type of questions are on the online permit exam>

The online permit exam consists of multiple choice and true/false questions that cover Florida road rules and road signs.

Do I still need to go to the DMV after I take the test with you online?

You will need to go to your local office just to pick up your learners permit certificate.

Who can take the DMV Permit test online?

The online permit test is for teens 14-17. Those who are 18 or over need to take the permit test at a local DMV office.

Do I still need to take a 4-hr TLSAE course?

Ever new driver regardless of the age needs to complete TLSAE course if you have never had a driver license in Florida or any other State. We offer a bundle discount if you take both TLSAE and Online DMV Test with us.

Do I need to complete TLSAE prior to taking the test?

No, you can take it in any order but we strongly recommend doing TLSAE first as it preps you for the DMV official permit exam.

How can I prepare to take the online permit exam?

To prepare to successfully pass the online permit exam, you should study the Florida Driver’s Handbook and take our Free DMV Practice Exam.

If you haven’t already taken the Drug and Alcohol course, sign up for our discounted bundle which includes both the Drug and Alcohol course, the online permit exam, AND an additional free practice permit test!

How old do you have to be to take the DMV written exam online?

In order to take the DMV permit exam online, you must be between 14 and 17 years old. If you are a new driver and are 18 years old or older, you are required to take the DMV written exam in person at a local DMV office.

How many questions are on the exam and how many can I miss to still pass?

There are 50 total questions on the online permit exam. To pass the exam, you need a score of 80%, so you can miss up to 10 questions and still pass the online permit exam.

What happens if I fail the online permit exam?

The DHSMV allows you to take the online permit exam two (2) more times, assuming that you have not already failed the exam through another provider. A $19.95 fee will be charged for each exam re-take.

If you fail the online written exam three (3) times, you can take the exam again, but not online; you will be required to take the exam in person at your local DMV office.

Remember that you can only take the online written exam a total of three (3) times, regardless of which service you are using. If you have tried taking the exam with another school and have failed 3 times we won’t be able to process your paperwork.

How long do I have to take the online permit exam and what happens if I am not done answering all of the questions when the time expires?

Per DHSMV requirements, you have 60 minutes to take the online permit exam. Since there are 50 total questions, you have an average of one minute and 12 seconds to answer each question.

If the time expires and you are not finished with the exam, any questions you have not answered will be marked incorrect.

Your passing score is instantly transmitted to the DHSMV you just need to go to your nearest Florida DMV office to pick up your learner’s permit!

Click here for a complete list of Florida DMV office locations.

When you go to your local DMV office to get your learner’s permit, you will need to bring with you the following:

• Proof of Identification Bring your birth certificate or United States Passport. If you do not have your original birth certificate (a copy is not acceptable) then you may bring a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the state you were born in.
• Proof of Social Security Number Bring your original social security card or your W-2 showing your social security number.
• Proof of Residential Address Such as your home utility bill, cable bill, home telephone bill, etc.
• Parent/Guardian On-line Test Proctoring Form Which must be signed in the presence of a driver license examiner or notarized if parent or guardian will not be present.
• Parental Consent Form Minor Driver Applicant Form. If you are under 18 and are not married one parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you.

What is your refund policy?

You are eligible for a refund if you have not yet started the online permit exam. Once you start the exam, no refunds will be issued, as we are charged by the Florida DHSMV for the exam as soon as the exam is started, regardless of whether it has been completed.

Your Role As A Parent-Coach

Your teen may see driving as a gleeful burst of independence, but you as a parent may not be as gung-ho. That′s because you know there′s a lot more to driver education and driving than slipping a key in the ignition and hitting the gas. Getting your Florida Learner Permit and Driver license requires skills and responsibility as well as knowledge of and willingness to follow the rules of the road.

Here′s where our Florida Drivers Education comes in. With driver safety as the top priority, our award-winning defensive driving course offers a state-approved, online Traffic Law and Alcohol course that is required by Florida Law. Your teen can complete when and where it′s most convenient. This sets the stage for a more relaxed learning environment in which your new driver can acquire the skills and knowledge needed before even getting a foot near the gas pedal.

Lessons Adapt to Teen′s Needs

The FL Drivers Ed course consists of four hours of lessons which your teen can complete whenever it works best. The flexible format meets a variety of learning styles and speeds and takes away the pressures of classroom learning. Your child has the freedom to pursue the lessons in a manner that allows him or her to fully absorb it.

Your Part as a Parent Instructor

The instructor role goes to the parent, giving you supervision duties over your teen&prime's online driver education and driving practice. The driving practice sessions are at your discretion, of course, but we can fill you in on what our online driving lessons entail. Text lessons make up the foundation of our course, and they are enhanced with interactive teaching tools, graphics, videos and audio clips. The combination serves to keep your teen′s interest as well as get students directly involved in the learning process. The course is broken down into chapters, which your teen undertakes at his or her own pace, building on the knowledge as the lessons move along.

A Certification of Completion is the final reward, and your teen achieves this by passing the final exam and providing proof of successful completion of a 4 Hr. Drug and Alcohol Course approved by the state. Once the Certificate is issued, we report your teen′s driving status to the DHSMV. We also report Permit Exam results if your teen chooses to complete that exam online.

Getting your Florida Learners Permit

The next step for your teen, is passing the written exam and driving test from the DHSMV. We have online resources that can help you and your teen prepare.

• Steps to Florida Learner Permit and Driver License outlines info on obtaining a Florida learner permit license and FL Driver License.
• Your DMV Appt. ­ What to Bring provides a list of documents/forms you will need to take to the FL DHSMV when applying for your Florida Learners Permit.
• Coaching your Teen offers parent instructors tips for helping their teen learn.
• FL TLSAE FAQs answer common questions many parents and teens have about our course.

Don't Forget the Parent-Teen "Handshake"

Once your teen is a licensed Florida driver, a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement can come into play. Such a contract establishes the ground rules for driving and the consequences when the rules are broken. We offer a free Parent-Teen Driving Agreement with each TLSAE course, which you can use and adapt as needed. The contract reinforces the new driver′s need to be responsible, touching on topics that range from curfews to passenger; limits and setting the stage for safe and responsible driving.

Parents, test your knowledge of Florida Laws for teen drivers by taking FL DHSMV Parent Test.

Need More Info?

You or your teen can always contact us with any concerns or questions about our course or general Florida license questions. We answer phone calls within an average of 45 seconds and our emails within 24 hours or less.

• Phone: (800) 660-8908
• Email: support@myimprov.com

Rev up for Your Lessons Now!

It only takes a few minutes to sign up for our course, firmly putting your teen on the ideal route for safe driving for years to come. Sign up today!

Tips On Coaching Your Teen

When sitting behind the wheel, both parent and teen should feel confident and safe. At Driver License Direct by Improv, our goal is to ensure this happens by creating safe and responsible drivers out of your teens. You are your child′s primary coach throughout each of their practice driving sessions. Keeping that in mind, consider a few tips to make this a more successful process for everyone and the Florida drivers test will be a walk in the park.

Have a Plan. Download The FL DHSMV Parent-Teen Driving Skills Guide

• Know where you will practice driving before you get in the car. Start in an empty parking lot. Then, once both of you feel it's time, move onto safe, slow side streets without much traffic.
• Determine the route you take before you get in the car. This reduces confusion.
• Also before leaving, talk about the specific skills you want your teen to focus on. This way, he or she can focus on mastering a set of skills before getting on the road and possibly becoming overwhelmed.

Be Ready Before Turning on the Ignition

• As your teen sits down, he or she needs to adjust the mirrors. The passenger-side mirror should be one you adjust so you can see.
• Buckle in. And, as the passenger, you need to remain calm throughout the process.

Focus on Simple Tasks

• As you drive, keep instructions simple. Give those instructions far enough in advance so that the teen can process, and then take the right steps.
• Encourage your driver to talk about what he or she is seeing and feeling.
• Remain calm throughout the experience.
• Give plenty of praise to your teen during the drive.
• Don′t talk about other subjects. Let the teen focus.
• When mistakes are made, ask your teen to pull to the side of the road and then talk about it in a clam manner.
• Monitor your teen for stress and help him or her to relax.

After the Trip

• Talk about the positives first when you arrive home.
• If the teen made mistakes, discuss them calmly. Give the teen a chance to ask questions.
• Talk about how well you did, too. Did you remain calm?

What You Need to Know about Teen Driver Education

• Before you begin teaching your child how to drive, have a frank and open discussing with the child about the process and the responsibility it involves. This type of conversation is just as important as those about drugs and sex.
• Be sure to use a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement. This tool allows you to communicate with your student regarding the expectations. You can download the contract right now, read through it together, and agree to the terms.

Now you are ready to start driving with your teen!

Helpful Tools - Download Now!

Helpful Resources for Both Parents and Teens

Teens: Take our Free 50-question Florida Learners Permit Practice Test as many times as you need to feel confident for the real thing! Further, test your knowledge by taking the Florida DHSMV simulated permit exam.

Parents and Teens:

• Parents, simplify your role as a parent-coach. Teens, document your driving skills progress. Download the free FL DHSMV Parent-Teen Driving Skills Guide
• Download the Parent Teen Agreement
• Download the Florida Driver Handbook