Florida Drivers Ed FAQs - Before You Register
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If you want your learner's drivers license and are 18 or older, the state of Florida requires you take this drivers education course. This 4-hour program is officially called the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course, and is also commonly known as the DATA (Drug and Alcohol Traffic Awareness) course.
The cost of the online course is only $19.00.
In the state of Florida, you must be at least 15 years of age.
No. As of July 1, 2025, this course is only available to students 18 years of age or older. If you're under 18, this course does not meet Florida's learner’s permit requirements.
Yes, our online drivers ed course is approved by the DHSMV (Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles) and satisfies the TLSAE requirement for first-time drivers 18 or older in all Florida cities and counties.
Our Florida first-time driver traffic law and substance abuse course can be completed on any device with internet access. Because it is online, you can do the course from where you want and at your own pace. You can sign up for the course online through our very secure server processing forms. To complete the course, you'll read chapters and then take a final exam. When you pass the final exam your completion certificate will be reported to the DMV office electronically immediately after you're done with the program. You will also receive a copy for your record.