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4-Hour Florida First Time Driver (Drug & Alcohol) Course

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4-Hour Florida First Time Driver (Drug & Alcohol) Course

The Florida First Time Driver Class, also known as the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) Course or Drug & Alcohol course, is required by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for all first time driver’s license applicants under Florida Statute 322.095 for anyone OVER 18 years old. This course must be completed before taking the Florida Permit Exam and applying for a learner’s permit in the state of Florida. This course is also required for licensed drivers under 21 years of age who have received a notice of suspension for driving under the influence of alcohol. IMPORTANT: As of 8/1/2025 You must be over 18 years old to take this course.

Course Outline

Reading
  • Introduction
  • Drive Safely
  • Responsibilities as a Driver
  • Statistics about Teen Drivers
  • Vehicle Safety Equipment
Review
  • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • 5 Minute Break

Reading

  • Physiological Factors of Alcohol and Drugs on the Body
  • Drugs
  • Alcohol, Drugs and Driving
Review
  • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • 5 Minute Break
Reading
  • Psychological Factors of Alcohol & Drugs on Driving
  • How Impaired Drivers Affect Others
  • Avoiding and Preventing Drinking & Driving
  • Dealing with Stress and Fatigue
Review
  • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • 5 Minute Break

Reading

  • Graduated Licensing and Insurance Requirements
  • Zero Tolerance, Implied Consent, and DUI
  • Point System
  • Basic Driving Laws
  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Sharing the Roadway
  • Chapter 4 Quiz
  • 5 Minute Break
Review
  • Final Exam
  • Course Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our course is approved by the Department Highway Safety Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).

You can take the drug and alcohol course after your 14th birthday, but you must be at least 15 to apply for your Class E Learner’s License (restricted license).  

Yes. At the end of the course, you will take a 40 question exam and you must score an 80% or higher. You can take as much time as you need on the exam, and if you do not pass, you can re-take the exam at no charge.

Yes. We’ve made the course flexible, and have given you the ability to work at your own pace on your own schedule. You can log on and off the program any time you would like and you can take as much time as you need to read the course materials and proceed at a pace that works for you. The course is available 24/7.
Give yourself a pat on the back and get ready to take your picture! When you pass the final exam, your certificate will be reported electronically to the DMV office, so you do not need to worry about a certificate or paperwork from us.
All new drivers in the State of Florida must complete the 4-Hour Drug & Alcohol Course in order to apply for the Florida learners permit or license.
Yes, the internet course will take 4 hours. All first time driver courses online are required to be 4 hours by the Florida Department of Highway Safety Motor Vehicles. The course has 4 chapters that each last 60 minutes.