6-hr Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety Course Package with Practice
This Florida First Time Driver Package includes the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course, and the Official Online Permit Exam, with a bonus practice exam.
The 6-hour DETS Course is required by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for all first-time driver’s license applicants under the age of 18 under Florida Statute 322.095. This course must be completed before taking the Florida Permit Exam and applying for a learner’s permit in the state of Florida.
After you complete the 6-hour DETS, you have the option of taking a Permit Practice Test before you take the Official Florida DMV Permit Test Online. Upon successful completion of the official exam, you will be eligible to receive your Florida Restricted or Permit Driver’s License at your local DMV office. The test is approved by the Florida Department Highway Safety Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). The American Safety Institute (ASI) is a 3rd party provider that offers the permit test online.
Course Outline
Introduction
Intro
- Introduction
- Drive Safely
- Responsibilities as a Driver
- Statistics about Teen Drivers
Section
- Intro Quiz
Chapter 1: Knowledge of Traffic Laws and Safe Driving
Content
- Traffic signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, and zones of caution
- Basic vehicle control, including control of motion and direction, and basic maneuvers
- Situations where the driver of a motor vehicle must yield right-of-way
- Safe operation and interaction with other motor vehicles including commercial vehicles, trains, and school buses
- Specific laws and safe driving behavior when interacting with vulnerable road users
- 5 Minute Break
- Laws related to speeding
- Situations where vehicle speed must be adjusted for road and weather conditions
- Processes around identifying hazards, making predictions, safe decisions, and execution of these decisions (PART A)
- Processes around identifying hazards, making predictions, safe decisions, and execution of these decisions (PART B)
- DUI, Zero Tolerance, and Implied Consent laws and the consequences for non-compliance
- Florida’s Graduated Driver Licensing laws
Review
- Chapter 1 Quiz
- 7 Minute Break
Chapter 2: Understand all Preparations Necessary to Drive a Motor Vehicle
Content
- Importance of vehicle maintenance for safe and efficient operation
- The cost of owning, operating and maintaining a vehicle
- Insurance laws that apply to drivers as well as owners of motor vehicles
- Laws, value, and uses of occupant vehicle restraints
- Categories of distracted driving, Florida’s texting laws, and Caution Zones (PART A
- Categories of distracted driving, Florida’s texting laws, and Caution Zones (PART B)
- 5 Minute Break
- The effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving (PART A)
- The effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving (PART B)
- The effects of attitudes and emotions on driving decisions
- How drowsy driving can impact ability to operate a motor vehicle
- The maneuvers required for the driving skills exam
Review
- Chapter 2 Quiz
- 5 Minute Break
Chapter 3: How to Interact with Law Enforcement in Traffic and Special Situations
Content
- Florida’s Move Over Law
- How to interact with Law Enforcement during a traffic stop
- How to handle situations where a traffic signal is not operating
- Legal responsibilities at the scene of/or after a crash
Review
- Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapter 4: How to Drive and React in Emergency Situations
Content
- Skills required to effectively control and take proper actions in emergency situations
- How to react in situations specifically related to Florida weather/conditions
Final Exam
- Final Exam
- Course Completion
Frequently Asked Questions
IS THIS COURSE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA?
Yes. Our course is approved by the Department Highway Safety Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO TAKE THIS COURSE?
You can take the course after your 14th birthday, and before your 18th birthday, but you must be at least 15 to apply for your Class E Learner’s License (restricted license).
DOES THIS COURSE HAVE A FINAL EXAM?
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, this will result in a course failure, and the course fee will not be refunded.
CAN I WORK AT MY OWN PACE?
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.
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I FINISH?
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 HSMV office, so you do not need to worry about a certificate or paperwork from us.
WHO IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE 6-HOUR DRIVER EDUCATION TRAFFIC SAFETY COURSE?
All new drivers under the age of 18 in the State of Florida must complete the 6-Hour Driver Education Traffic Safety Course in order to apply for the Florida learners permit or license.
DOES IT STILL TAKE 6 HOURS IF I TAKE THE COURSE ONLINE?
Yes, the internet course will take 6 hours. All Driver Education Traffic Safety courses online are required to be 6 hours by the Florida Department of Highway Safety Motor Vehicles.