New Drivers
Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course FAQ
1. What is the Florida DETS? / What is the 6-hour teen course? Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) is a 6-hour course, approved by FLHSMV. This course is for any first-time driver under the age of 18. It covers important Florida traffic laws, ...
Will I need to wait another year to get my license if I got a traffic ticket while holding a Florida learner's permit?
This information applies to Florida learner's permit holders who are under 18. In Florida, a teen driver can have a moving violation on their record and still get their license if the adjudication was withheld. If you elect to attend a Basic Driver ...
I am coming to the U.S. soon and need to get a license what do I need to do?
This is specifically for people who will be traveling to the U.S. but have not arrived yet. You need to have an i-94 or an alien registration number in order to apply for a learner's permit, driver's license, or take the Florida TLSAE or Knowledge ...
License from Out-of-State or Other Country (Reciprocity)
Do I need to take the TLSAE? If you are a new driver that has never held (or do not have in your possession) a driver's license from another state or country, you must complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course before ...
How do I take my learner's permit exam online?
Step 1: Purchase the Class E Knowledge Exam (Learner's Permit Exam). You can buy the exam by itself or as part of a teen learner's permit bundle. Step 2: Once you complete the account creation process and/or make your payment, you will be taken to ...
Drug and Alcohol Course (TLSAE) FAQ's
1. What’s on the Florida Drug and Alcohol Course (TLSAE)? This is a required class for all new drivers 18 years or older. who will learn about alcohol and substance abuse. There are six (6) chapters that each end with a 5-question chapter quiz and ...
Who needs to retake the driver's license test? (Class E Knowledge Exam)
FLORIDA SPECIFIC: In an effort to ensure that Florida drivers who have not operated a vehicle for one year or more stay informed of driving laws, some people are required to retest before a new driver's license can be issued. You are required to ...
I completed the TLSAE a long time ago, do I have to take it again?
FLORIDA EXCLUSIVE: For people who have completed the TLSAE (also known as the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Course or the Drug and Alcohol Course) in the past. If you have taken and completed the TLSAE in the past, then the State of Florida will ...
How do I get my Florida Learner's Permit and Drivers License
FLORIDA EXCLUSIVE: This information is to assist new drivers in the State of Florida. Teens Under 18 To qualify for a Learner’s Permit, you must meet the following criteria: Must be between 15 and 17 years old Completed the DETS Course Completed the ...
Registration for foreigners without a social security number (SSN) / I-94
FLORIDA EXCLUSIVE: This information applies to foreigners and new residents who need to take the Florida Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Course, Learner's Permit Exam or Basic Driver Improvement Course in order to get their learner's permit or ...