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Are you between 14 and 17 years old and ready to start driving? The DETS course is Florida's required first step before you can apply for your learner's permit.
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Complete Your Florida 6-Hour DETS Course Online
Get ready for your Florida learner’s permit with a fast, easy, and fully online DETS course approved by the Florida DHSMV. Designed for teens ages 14–17, this 6-hour course teaches essential driving laws, road signs, safe driving habits, and traffic safety fundamentals required by the state of Florida.
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Official 6-hour Florida DHSMV-approved DETS course
Complete it in one sitting or take breaks. Your progress saves automatically.
No need to sit and yawn in a boring classroom.
Start on one device, switch to another. No downloads required.
Short, easy multiple-choice questions you can retake until you pass. Fast. Fun. Done.
Course completion certificate included.
The Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course is a state-mandated 6-hour educational program required for all first-time Florida license applicants between the ages of 14 to 17 who have never held a driver’s license from any US state, country, or jurisdiction. It became mandatory on August 1, 2025, replacing the old 4-hour TLSAE course for teen applicants. It is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and must be completed before applying for a Florida learner’s permit.
Yes. This course meets or exceeds the Florida Department of Education Traffic Safety requirements and is approved by the FLHSMV statewide in all 67 Florida counties.
No. The DETS course replaced the old 4-hour TLSAE course for all new drivers under 18 as of August 1, 2025. The DETS course is 6 hours long — 2 hours longer than the old TLSAE — and covers more content including teen-specific risk factors, defensive driving, and hazard awareness. The TLSAE course still exists but now applies only to first-time drivers who are 18 years of age or older.
No, not if you are under 18 and applying after August 1, 2025. Taking the 4-hour TLSAE will not satisfy Florida’s requirement and will delay your permit application. If you completed the TLSAE before August 1, 2025, you may use that certificate to apply for your permit within one year of the completion date. After one year, you must complete the DETS course.
The course is 6 hours, as required by Florida state law. The course enforces a 6-hour minimum through timed sections but it is so fun and easy that you will not even notice how quickly those 6 hours will pass! You can spread the 6 hours across multiple sessions and log in and out as needed. Your progress saves automatically.
The DETS course is required if you are between 14 and a half and 17 years old, have never held a driver’s license from any US state, country, or jurisdiction, and want to apply for a Florida learner’s permit.
Yes. You can begin the DETS course at 14 and a half years of age. However, Florida requires you to be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner’s permit. You can complete the course in advance and have your certificate ready when you turn 15.
No. If you hold a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license issued by another US state, country, or jurisdiction and are transferring it to Florida, you are not required to complete the DETS course.
If you completed the TLSAE before August 1, 2025, you may use that certificate to apply for your learner’s permit for up to one year from your completion date. If that one-year window has passed without obtaining your permit, you must complete the DETS course.
Yes. Driver Education Licensing Assistance Program (DELAP) courses offered by some Florida county school boards may substitute for the DETS requirement. Looking for a local driving school? We got you covered! Find the best driving school in Florida on our sister brand – DriverZ.com
The course covers: Florida traffic laws and road signs, defensive driving techniques and hazard recognition, teen-specific risk factors on the road, the dangers of distracted and drowsy driving, substance abuse awareness and the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving, management of visibility, time, and space in traffic, and Florida’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program requirements and restrictions. All content meets or exceeds the FLHSMV and Florida Department of Education Traffic Safety curriculum requirements.
The DETS course covers Florida traffic laws and road rules that are tested on the Florida Class E knowledge exam. However, the DETS course is not a substitute for studying the Florida Driver’s Handbook. We recommend reviewing the handbook after completing the DETS course to prepare fully for the 50-question knowledge exam. IMPROV also offers a permit test prep course separately.
Florida’s GDL program is the step-by-step licensing process for teen drivers. It includes three stages: (1) Learner’s permit — you must be at least 15 years old, hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months with no moving violations, and complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving including 10 hours at night. (2) Intermediate (provisional) license — available at age 16 after completing GDL requirements, with restrictions including no driving between 11 PM and 6 AM unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older (exceptions apply for work or school). (3) Full license — available at age 18 with no restrictions. The DETS course covers GDL requirements in detail.
Yes. The entire course is completed online. No classroom required. Complete it on your phone, computer, or tablet anytime and anywhere.
Any device: smartphone, tablet, or computer. No downloads or special software required.
Yes. Your progress saves automatically each time you stop. Resume exactly where you left off on any device.
Yes. There is a 40-question multiple-choice final exam open book quiz at the end of the course. You need to score 80% or higher (at least 32 correct answers) to pass and receive your certificate. You have three attempts. If you do not pass after three attempts, you must restart the course from the beginning at no additional cost.
Your enrollment is valid for 90 days from the date you enroll. Complete the course and pass the final exam within this period to receive your certificate.
Yes. IMPROV electronically reports your course completion to the FLHSMV immediately after you finish. Per FLHSMV guidance, we recommend you also bring your physical completion certificate to your DMV appointment as a backup in case of system delays.
Within 30 minutes of finishing. We email it to you and electronically report completion to the FLHSMV. Bring your physical certificate to the DMV as a backup.
After completing the DETS course, follow these steps to get your Florida learner’s permit: (1) Study the Florida Driver’s Handbook available at flhsmv.gov. (2) Take and pass the 50-question Florida Class E knowledge exam. If you are 15-17 years old, you may be able to take this exam online from home with a parent or guardian as proctor through authorized providers. (3) Gather required documents: your DETS completion certificate, a notarized Parental Consent Form (HSMV 71018), proof of identity such as a birth certificate or passport, your Social Security card, and two proofs of Florida residential address. (4) Visit your FLHSMV office or Tax Collector’s office with a parent or guardian. Pass the vision and hearing screening, pay the applicable fees, have your photo taken, and receive your learner’s permit.
No. The course fee covers your full course access and completion certificate. There are no hidden charges. Florida FLHSMV permit fees, knowledge exam fees, and other DMV costs are separate and paid directly to the FLHSMV.
Yes. If you are not satisfied before your certificate is issued, contact us for a refund. See checkout terms for complete details.
Yes. Friendly US-based support is available by phone, chat, email, and SMS seven days a week. Contact details are at the bottom of the page.
Any modern browser and a stable internet connection is sufficient. No downloads or special software required.
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The official 6-hour, FLHSMV-approved Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course for Florida teens ages 14 to 17. The new course that replaced the old TLSAE requirement for minors as of August 1, 2025. Required by Florida law before you can apply for your learner’s permit.
Six hours of content that actually engages. Interactive lessons, real-world scenarios, and everything the state of Florida requires you to know before you get behind the wheel. Complete it on your phone, tablet, or laptop, at home or anywhere with an internet connection.
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