Differences Between Florida DETS and Other Driver Safety Courses When it comes to driver education in Florida, there are several courses available for new and experienced drivers. Among them, the Drug, Alcohol, and Traffic Education (DETS) course is a state-mandated...
If you’re under 18 and preparing to get your Florida learner’s permit, you’ve probably heard you must complete the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course first. But here’s a question many students have: Does completing DETS guarantee you’ll pass your Florida...
Getting your Florida learner’s permit or driver’s license under the age of 18 starts with one key step: completing the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course. This 6-hour program, approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV),...
In Florida, teen driver education just got more rigorous—and for good reason. The DETS course (Driver Education Traffic Safety) is a 6-hour training program that replaces the old TLSAE requirement for drivers under 18, effective August 2025. Its primary goal? To raise...
If you're under 18 and planning to get your Florida learner's permit or driver's license, you’ll need to meet the state’s updated driver education requirements. As of August 1, 2025, the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course has officially replaced the old...