Driving & Surviving: Teaching Your Teen to Drive (Supplemental Parent Program)
Driving & Surviving: Teaching Your Teen to Drive is a supplemental, recommended parent program — not a state-required Florida driver education course. Authored by a vehicle homicide investigator who spent years studying fatal crashes, the program identifies the six mistakes most likely to cause a new-driver crash and shows parents and teens how to prevent them. It is not the Florida DETS course, not an official permit course, and not a substitute for the Florida driver education required under Florida Statute 322.095. It includes 21 short online modules that take you from pre-permit to fully licensed.
Who Is This Course For?
Parents of new and soon-to-be drivers who want practical, real-world guidance on helping their teen drive safely. This is a supplemental, recommended program — not the Florida DETS course, not an official permit course, and not a substitute for the Florida driver education required under Florida Statute 322.095.
Course Overview
Driving & Surviving: Teaching Your Teen to Drive is a supplemental, recommended parent program. It is not the Florida 6-hour DETS course, not an official permit course, and not a substitute for the Florida driver education required under Florida Statute 322.095. The program was created by a vehicle homicide investigator who, after years of delivering the news that a loved one had died in a vehicle crash, studied these fatal crashes to help change the outcome of senseless, avoidable traffic crashes.
The program identifies the six mistakes most likely to cause a new-driver crash and shows parents and students how to prevent them in order to avoid becoming a victim. It includes 21 short online modules that take you from pre-permit to fully licensed, easy to watch on any device.
Course at a Glance
Duration
3 hours
Format
100% Online
Audience
Parents of new drivers
Requirement
Recommended (not state-required)
Provider
American Safety Institute
Price
$34.99
Reporting
Supplemental — 21 online modules
What You'll Complete
- Authored by a Vehicle Homicide Investigator
- Identifies the 6 Mistakes Behind Most New-Driver Crashes
- Crash Prevention & Victim Avoidance Focus
- 21 Short Online Modules
- Expert Guidance for Parents
- Pre-Permit to Licensed Coverage
- Mobile & Desktop Friendly
How It Works
- 1Register online for the Driving & Surviving parent program.
- 2Watch the 21 short online modules at your own pace on any device.
- 3Apply the six-mistake prevention framework as you coach your teen from pre-permit to fully licensed.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This is a supplemental, recommended parent program — not the Florida DETS course, not an official permit course, and not a substitute for Florida's required driver education.
- Not state-approved and not required by the FLHSMV.
- For parents guiding a teen from pre-permit to fully licensed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driving & Surviving: Teaching Your Teen to Drive?
A supplemental, recommended parent program by a vehicle homicide investigator that identifies the six mistakes most likely to cause a new-driver crash and shows parents and teens how to prevent them. It includes 21 short online modules.
Is this a required Florida driver education course?
No. This is a supplemental, recommended parent program. It is not the Florida DETS course, not an official permit course, and not a substitute for the Florida driver education required under Florida Statute 322.095.
Who is the program for?
Parents of new and soon-to-be drivers who want practical, real-world guidance on helping their teen drive safely, from pre-permit to fully licensed.
Who authored the program?
A vehicle homicide investigator who spent years studying fatal crashes and decided to use that knowledge to help prevent avoidable new-driver crashes.
How long is the program?
21 short online modules, easy to watch on any device; approximately 3 hours.
Is the program state-approved?
No. It is a supplemental recommended program, not state-approved and not required by the FLHSMV.
How much does the program cost?
$34.99.
Related Florida Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Driving & Surviving: Teaching Your Teen to Drive 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.