DETS Course to Earn Learner's Permit (only valid for individuals under 18 years old)
Florida DHSMV Approved
The most convenient, easy, and entertaining way to complete the DETS Course online
Duration
6 hours - Complete at your own pace
Passing Grade
At least 80% to pass
What's Included
Course Rating
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Florida DETS Course
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Our 6-hour DETS Course is approved by the Florida DHSMV.
DriveSafeToday’s Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course is a 6-hour Florida DHSMV/FLHSMV-approved driver education program designed for teens and families who want a clear, convenient way to complete Florida’s driver education requirement. As of August 1, 2025, Florida requires individuals who are under 18 and have never held a driver license from another state, country, or jurisdiction to complete a 6-hour DETS course before applying for a license in Florida. Our DETS course is available online, so students can learn from home, from anywhere in Florida, and complete the course in a modern, easy-to-follow format.
Florida 6-hour DETS course for new teen drivers who need to meet state requirements
DHSMV/FLHSMV-approved provider (DriveSafeToday is listed by FLHSMV as an authorized DETS provider)
Meets Florida’s DETS standards
Online convenience so students can complete the course without classroom scheduling
The Florida DETS curriculum is built to help new drivers understand the rules of the road and develop safer decision-making habits before they begin driving independently. You’ll move through easy-to-read sections covering vulnerable road users, core defensive driving techniques, distraction prevention, and strategies for avoiding common roadway hazards. The course also addresses drugs and alcohol, Florida driving regulations, safe vehicle operation, basic car maintenance and safety checks, and special driving conditions such as night driving, heavy traffic, work zones, and bad weather. Interactive content and real-world examples help keep students engaged while reinforcing key safety concepts that support responsible driving.
Plus, enjoy the added convenience of free audio narration to listen along. If you previously completed the 4-hour TLSAE course before the DETS change, Florida allows certain students to use that certificate for a limited time; however, many under-18 applicants will need the new 6-hour DETS course to meet current Florida licensing requirements so it’s important to follow the latest guidance for your situation.
The course is 100% online - no classroom required. You may complete it according to your schedule.
Take the course from any device - mobile, tablet, and computer. It's available 24/7 and you may complete it at your schedule.
The course will always resume from where you left off.
You must score at least 80% on the final exam to pass - don’t worry, you have 3 attempts to pass at no extra charge.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful course completion, we will immediately provide a certificate of completion for you to download and email you a copy at no extra charge. Use it to:
We provide the option of sending a hard copy of your certificate by USPS First Class Mail and Express Mail.
We notify the DHSMV on completion
We notify the Florida DHSMV on your behalf upon successful completion. We want to make the process of obtaining your permit as easy as possible!
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You may test out the Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course before you decide to purchase it. We believe in transparency - we want to make sure that everyone who takes the course with us is satisfied!
We're confident that you'll love the DETS course!
No. You must complete the Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course for that. The DETS course will only help you obtain your learner's license in Florida.
Yes. For those under 18, they must take this Florida DETS course to earn their learner's permit.
Yes, the Florida DMV states you must also complete the 50-question road signs and regulations test (DHSMV Online Permit Exam). You must take that DHSMV Permit Exam in-person at a local DHSMV office.
At this time we only offer the DETS course in English. We hope to provide it in other languages soon.
The DETS course takes a minimum of 6-hours to complete. With an online option, the course can be completed from anywhere, anytime.
You have to score at least 80% on the DETS test to pass in Florida. Luckily, DriveSafeToday's course allows for 3 retakes for free so you can successfully complete this specific requirement to receive your learner's permit.
Yes, DriveSafeToday's course is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Completion of this course/test will allow you to fulfill one of the requirements of obtaining a learner's license in Florida.
DriveSafeToday's course costs only $24.95. This price includes the price of the course, the $3.00 state assessment fee and the servicing fee charged by DriveSafeToday. The DHSMV Permit Exam is not included in this price - that is a separate exam that you must take in-person at a local DHSMV office.
Yes, taking the DETS test is required to get your learner's permit in Florida if you are a first-time driver under the age of 18. The 6-hour driver education and traffic safety course and test can be completed online with DriveSafeToday, however, so you never have to leave the comfort of your home.
To receive a Class E driver’s license in Florida if you are younger than 18 years of age, you need to provide: Proof of identity Proof of Social Security number Proof of residential address Proof of completion of a DETS Course
You can take a Florida DHSMV approved DETS course completely online to help you earn your learner's permit. Taking an online course that's available 24/7 and compatible with any internet-accessible device (mobile, tablet, computer) gives you the freedom to work at your own pace.
At DriveSafeToday, we'll notify the FL DHSMV of your course completion which will then take 48 hours for it to appear on your record. We'll also provide you a certificate of completion to download for your records.
First-time drivers in Florida who are under 18 years of age must complete a driver education and traffic safety course (DETS) to be eligible for their learner's permit.
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