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Florida is making changes to its driver education requirements for teens. For many years, ALL first-time drivers, regardless of their age, have been required to complete the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course.  Florida recently passed a new law that will now require teens under 18 to complete a new 6-hour DETS course instead of the traditional 4-hour TLSAE course.  During this transition period, completion certificates for the current 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course will still be accepted by the DMV for teens under 18 if the course was completed before August 1, 2025.

For Teens Under 18:

• Before August 1st:

  Complete either TLSAE or DETS.

  • Our 4-Hour TLSAE Course (Must be completed before August 1st)
  • Our New 6-Hour DETS Course (Can be completed now or after August 1st)
• On or after August 1st:

  Only Our New 6-Hour DETS Course will be accepted.

For Anyone 18 or Over:

• No changes apply to you. You can continue to take the TLSAE course as usual.

Why the Change?

Recent updates to Florida Statutes § 322.095 and § 322.1615 require a more comprehensive course aligned with the Florida Department of Education’s Traffic Safety–Classroom 1900300 framework. This change aims to better prepare teen drivers and reduce crash risks on Florida roads.