Important Update: New Florida Teen Driver Education Requirements Starting August 1, 2025

Florida has made changes to its driver education requirements for teens. For many years, ALL first-time drivers, regardless of their age, had 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. 

For Teens Under 18:

• As of August 1, 2025:

  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 Our 4-Hour TLSAE Course.

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.