Florida 6-Hour Driver Education Traffic Safety Course (DETS Class) for Learners Permit
Welcome young adults to the first steps of getting your drivers permit and license. FREEDOM!!! Well, you're almost there.
- Are you ready to drive yourself to wherever you need to go and not have to wait for your ride?
- Are you excited about leaving your extracurricular activities without waiting for your ride to stop talking?
- Are your parents ready to not be a chauffeur anymore?
- Are you unsure where to even start? It's easy - See Steps below!
Are you 14½, 15, 16 or 17 years old? Effective August 1, 2025, the 6-Hour DETS Course is the class you need to obtain your Florida Learners Permit. Our Online Driver Education Traffic Safety Course is Certified by the Florida Department of Highway Safety Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). You can also take your Written Exam here online or at the DMV.
Drug and Alcohol Course / TLSAE Class to obtain a Florida License
Our 6-hour DETS class will can get you closer to your learner's permit in a single weekend rather than spending a whole semester at school. You will now have more time to learn and practice behind the wheel.
Steps to Obtain FL Learners Permit
- Register & complete the online 6-Hour DETS Class
- Download & study the Drivers Handbook (It's Free)
- Practice Test - Practice for your DMV Written Knowledge Test -- Its Free.
- Take the DMV Permit/Class E Knowledge Test here Online (or at DMV).
Make an appointment at any DMV or County Tax Collectors office that issues Drivers Licenses to take your eye exam and road test to obtain your Drivers License Permit.
Florida Online DETS Course and optional Written Permit Exam
6-Hour Online DETS Class
Our Driver Education Traffic Safety Course is Certified by the Florida DMV. This class is needed to obtain your Learners Permit or your First License if you are under the age of 18.
- It is a 100% online and available 24/7
- Class is Mobile Device Friendly
- Free - Unlimited Retakes
- Upon completion, your certificate is electronically sent to the DMV
DETS + DMV Written Permit Exam Combo
All new drivers need to pass the Florida DMV Permit/Class E Knowledge Test. We provide the online 6-Hour DETS Course combined with the "written" Knowledge Exam as an option.
- It is a 100% online class, available 24/7
- Your results are electronically sent to the DMV
- Go to any Florida DMV Office when you complete your Permit Exam for the Road Test
Combo Value Package
Best Value - Save with the Online First Time Drivers Course + w/ Written Practice Exam + DMV Permit Exam +
Register for the 6-Hour DETS class, Written Class E Practice Exam and the Florida Permit License / Class E Exam. (This online option is for students that are 17 or younger.)
- It is a 100% online class, available 24/7
- Your results are electronically sent to the DMV
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Teaching your Teen to Drive
This innovative class is designed for parents to help teach their teens to drive. Written by a retired Law Enforcement Officer and after years of studying fatal crashes, he decided to take this knowledge to help change the outcome of senseless, avoidable traffic crashes.
Florida teen drivers are involved in over 84k crashes annually. If a new driver is involved in a crash, one of 6 mistakes will most likely be the cause. The objective of this 3-hour online seminar course is to share what these mistakes are and how to prevent them.
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Online Resources
Florida wants all new drivers to learn good habits and be responsible. There are many resources available to help you. These include:
If you have questions or require assistance, contact us via message or call one of our offices. After you register for the online course, please contact the American Safety Institute's Call Center and Technical Support Group in Tallahassee at (800) 800-7121.
Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Class - Additional Information
Students must be a resident of Florida and at least 14½ years old, but no older than 17 at the time of course registration. You log onto the virtual classroom web site anytime -- 24/7, and Register on-line through your normal internet connection. Once registered, you have 90 days to complete your course.
You must have a valid Social Security Number to register for the 6 Hour Diver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Class / First Time Driver Course. The Social Security Number must be your number and if this number does not match identification documents, your test results will not be accepted by the DMV office when you apply for your Permit License.
If you do not have a Social Security Number you will have the option to enter one of the following during registration:
- Florida ID card number
- Alien Registration number (or),
- Admissions number you received when entering the US by the Customs Office.
The total tuition price of your online course is $35.00. It includes the class, all State of Florida fees, certificate processing and electronic delivery of your information to the Florida DMV. There are NO HIDDEN FEES or surprise charges when you register! (You will also be offered the Drivers License Permit Exam as an Option during registration.)
Get Road Ready with Confidence
The online 6 Hour DETS class for first time teen drivers has 4 chapters. It is purposely designed to be entertaining, interactive and educational. At the end of each chapter there is quiz with 3 to 7 questions. At the end of the class, there is multiple choice test that must be passed with an 80% score. If you you do not score 80%, you will be able to re-take the DETS final exam an unlimited number of times until you pass.
What will you learn in our 6-Hour DETS Course? The Driver Education Traffic Safety Course goes beyond the basics to help young drivers stay safe, informed and avoid collisions. The class includes:
- Florida traffic laws and your responsibilities
- How drugs and alcohol affect driving
- Avoiding distractions like texting, cell phone & and eating
- Defensive driving tips
- Sharing the road with others
- Night driving and weather conditions
- Emergency preparedness
Our online course is compatible with all desktop, laptops, tablets and cell phones. Nothing special is required or needs to be downloaded. (See PC and Browser requirements.)
You may take the online DETS Course at any time of the day, and pause or exit the course at any time. When you exit the course, your total time spent in the class at that point is recorded. When you Login the next time, you will enter at the position where you logged off. The Virtual Classroom is open 24/7.
When you successfully complete the DETS Course, the next step is to pass the written DMV Permit Test. To take the written DMV Permit Test online, you must be under the age of 18 years old. If you are 18 years of age or older you are required to take the written Permit Drivers Test at your local DMV office or with an authorized Third Party Administrator that offers proctored exams.
Written DMV Permit Exam - You will be taking one (1) 50 question exam which includes questions for road signs and road rules. You must get 80% or better to pass the test (40 questions correct or better).
What if you do not pass the DMV Class E Knowledge test - What Happens?
If you fail the test for DMV online permit exam you can retake the test two (2) times. There is a $19.95 Florida DMV Fee for each time you re-take the test.
You will be given a total of three (3) chances to pass the Florida Driver License Knowledge Exam Online. If you fail the test three (3) times, Florida Law requires you to take the DMV Permit/Class E Knowledge test at your local authorized County Tax Collectors office.
Your test results are electronically reported immediately to the Division of Driver Licenses in Tallahassee and will be recorded in the applicant's driver record.
When you complete your online class and pass the final exam, your Certificate is immediately transmitted electronically to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Your completion appears in their computers and can be viewed at any DMV or Tax Collectors Office in Florida that issues Drivers Licenses.
Once you Pass our DETS Course, simply check the DMV Traffic School Completion Check website for the status of your certificate. We automatically report your completion to the DMV when you pass your class. (Just enter your Birth Date and Last 4 of your Social Security Number on the form.)
If you also complete your Drivers License Permit Exam online, test results are electronically reported to the Division of Driver Licenses and will be recorded in the applicant's driver record at the DMV. Your records appear in their computer system immediately after successfully completing your exam.
The record(s) remain on file with the state for one (1) year and allows you to go to any local DMV / Tax Collectors Office to apply for your Learner's Permit during that year. You do not receive a personal copy of your completion certificate in the State of Florida when you complete the course online. (Students should print a copy of your results when you finish each part of your Course and DMV Knowledge Test.)