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...
If you've gotten traffic violations in New York and want to clean up your driving record or lower your insurance rates, the Point & Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) is one of the most effective tools the state offers. Completing a New York State–approved PIRP...
Defensive driving in New York, also known as the Point & Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP), is a valuable tool for drivers who want to reduce points on their license and save on insurance. However, there are many misconceptions about the program that keep drivers...