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Florida · Ages 14.5 – 17
Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety(DETS)
The 6-hour course Florida requires for first-time drivers under 18 before getting a learner's permit. Online, self-paced, and way less boring than you'd think.
- Free E-Filing to FLHSMV
- No Hidden Fees!
01
Who it's for
- Florida residents under 18 applying for a first learner's permit
- Teens 14.5 to 17 who've never held a license anywhere
- Parents signing up a teen for the state-required pre-permit course
02
What You Learn
- Florida traffic law and the graduated driver license system
- How alcohol, drugs, and impairment affect driving
- Crash avoidance, defensive driving, and spotting hazards
- Sharing the road, seat belts, and safe vehicle operation
03
How it works
- 8 short online units, each with a quick quiz (80% to pass)
- 40-question final exam — 80% required, up to three attempts
- Instant PDF certificate + same-day reporting to the FLHSMV
- Log in and out anytime, on any device
Step by step
Your path to the license
For drivers ages 14.5 – 17
In order, and all online until the state needs to see you. Start any time — the course is open 24/7.
- 01
Complete the 6-hour DETS course
- 02
Pass the 40-question final exam
- 03
Certificate reported to the FLHSMV
- 04
Take your Class E permit exam
State approved
FLHSMV Approved
This course is officially approved by the Florida FLHSMV.
Real drivers, real results
1+ million drivers trained.
4.8/5from Trustpilot
"Passed my permit test on the first try. Did most of it on my phone after school."
"Way faster than sitting in a classroom. Clear lessons, no filler."
"The DETS course was actually easy to follow. Got my certificate the same day."
"Did the 5-hour course in one evening and booked my road test the next morning."
"Simple, quick and I could stop and come back whenever I wanted."
"I could see exactly where he was in the course. Zero stress for both of us."
Last step
Ready for your next step?
FL DETS Course·$24.95
Instant access · Works on your phone, tablet or laptop