Florida 6-Hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course for Drivers Under 18
The 6-Hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course is the Florida driver education course required by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles under Florida Statute 322.095 for first-time driver's license applicants who are under 18. You must complete this 6-hour course before you can take the Florida Permit Exam (Class E Knowledge Test) and apply for a Florida learner's permit. It is FLHSMV-approved, 100% online and self-paced, and your completion is electronically reported to the Florida DMV automatically.
Who Is This Course For?
First-time Florida driver's license applicants who are under 18. You must complete the 6-hour DETS course before you can take the Florida Permit Exam and apply for a Florida learner's permit.
Course Overview
The DETS course covers the traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and DUI consequences that every new Florida driver needs to know before getting behind the wheel. It is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and required under Florida Statute 322.095 for first-time driver's license applicants under 18.
The course is 100% online and self-paced — complete it on your phone, tablet, or computer. When you finish, your completion is electronically reported to the Florida DMV automatically. The course is available in English and Spanish.
Course at a Glance
Duration
6 hours
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Under 18
Requirement
Florida Statute 322.095
Provider
American Safety Institute
Price
$29.95
Reporting
Auto-reported to FL DMV
What You'll Complete
- FLHSMV-Approved Course
- Required for Drivers Under 18
- Required per Florida Statute 322.095
- Must Complete Before Permit Exam
- Certificate Submitted to DMV
- Covers What Young Drivers Need
- Available in English & Spanish
How It Works
- 1Register online for the 6-hour DETS course.
- 2Complete the course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Your completion is electronically reported to the Florida DMV automatically.
- 4Take the Florida Permit Exam (Class E Knowledge Test).
- 5Apply for your Florida learner's permit at a driver license office.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Required for first-time driver's license applicants under 18.
- Must be completed before taking the Florida Permit Exam.
- Available in English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida DETS course?
The Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course is the 6-hour course required by Florida Statute 322.095 for first-time driver's license applicants under 18. You must complete it before taking the Florida Permit Exam.
Who is required to take the 6-hour DETS course?
First-time Florida driver's license applicants who are under 18. It is a prerequisite to the Florida Permit Exam and to applying for a learner's permit.
How long is the DETS course?
6 hours, completed online at your own pace on any device.
Is the DETS course approved by Florida?
Yes. It is FLHSMV-approved and your completion is electronically reported to the Florida DMV automatically.
Do I have to take the permit exam after DETS?
Yes. After completing DETS, you take the Florida Class E Knowledge Test (Permit Exam), then apply for your learner's permit at a driver license office.
Is the DETS course available in Spanish?
Yes, the course is available in English and Spanish.
Related Florida Resources
Florida Driver's License Resources
Full guide to getting licensed in Florida.
Free Florida Permit Practice Test
Prepare for the Class E Knowledge Test with free practice.
Florida First-Time Driver Package
DETS + the official permit exam bundled together.
Florida 4-Hour TLSAE Course
The 18+ counterpart to the under-18 DETS course.
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the 6-Hour Driver Education & Traffic Safety Course (DETS) online with American Safety Institute. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
Central Florida Driving Academy provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by American Safety Institute, a third-party provider. Central Florida Driving Academy is not the course operator and does not administer this course.