Frequently Asked Questions
Florida DETS Course
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What is the Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course?
The FL DETS course is a 6-hour course that students under 18 must take to qualify for their Learner's License. The course covers important Florida traffic laws, rules of the road, and defensive driving strategies.
Is Safe2Drive's Florida DETS course authorized by the FL HSMV?
Yes, Safe2Drive's DETS course is authorized by the FL HSMV.
Is the DETS course required to get a permit or license?
Yes. Teens under 18 must complete the DETS course before applying for a learner’s permit. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) requires proof of course completion.
How do you get your Learner's License if you are under 18?
If you are under age 18, you must meet the following requirements to get their Learner’s License:
- You must be at least 15 years old.
- You must have a signed/notarized Parental Consent Form (step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted the minor child).
- You must have proof that you have completed a FL DETS course.
- You must pass a vision and hearing test (testing is conducted in a service center).
- You must pass a Class E Knowledge Exam (also known as the permit test).
- You must provide the documents needed to establish proof of identity, proof of social security number and proof of residential address. Please visit https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/ for a list of acceptable documents.
Driving Restrictions
Drivers with a Learner’s License have the following driving restrictions:
- You may only drive during daylight hours for the first 3 months after your Learner's License is issued. After 3 months, you can drive until 10 P.M.
- You must ALWAYS be accompanied by a licensed driver who is age 21+.
- You must complete 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 hour of which must be at night.
You must hold your Learner’s License for a minimum of 12 months or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first, before applying for your Driver’s License.
Is Safe2Drive's DETS course valid everywhere in Florida?
Yes. Safe2Drive's Florida DETS course is approved statewide by the FL HSMV and is accepted no matter where you live, whether it’s Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or any other city in Florida.
What are the eligibility requirements to take the DETS course?
In order to be eligible to take the FL DETS course, you must be at least 14 years old and under age 18.
If you are age 18 or older and looking to qualify for your first Driver's License, you must take the 4-hour FL TLSAE course.
How does the DETS course work?
You can complete the course in four easy steps.
1. Register. If you are at least 14 years old and under 18, you can sign up for our DETS course to qualify for your Learner's License. Registration is quick and easy--simply create a username and password and read some information about the course. Make payment and then you're ready to get started.
Note: If you are age 18 or older and looking to qualify for your first Driver's License, you can take our 4-hour TLSAE course.
2. Complete the 6 hours of online coursework. Enjoy short lessons full of games, animations, videos and other interactive multimedia elements. Each lesson is followed by a short quiz. You must pass the lesson quiz to
move on to the next lesson. Most people pass the lesson quiz on their first attempt, but we provide unlimited retakes of lesson quizzes at no additional cost. Review the lesson material and retake the quizzes until you pass!
3. Pass the final exam. At the end of the course, you must pass a 40-question, multiple-choice final exam. A passing score is 80%. We are sure you will do great on your first try, but don’t worry, if you don’t pass the final exam, you will have the opportunity to review the course and try again until you do pass.
4. Receive your Receipt of Completion. When you pass the final exam, we will electronically submit your completion to the FL HSMV. We will also email you your Receipt of Completion, which you can keep for your records.
Can I take the course online and on my phone?
Yes. The Florida DETS course with Safe2Drive is completely online and mobile-friendly. You can log in from your computer, tablet, or smartphone and work through the lessons at your own pace. The system saves your progress each time you log out, so you can switch devices whenever you like.
Is there an audio option?
Yes! The course includes a free audio read-along. Click here to listen to a sample.
Are there lesson quizzes?
Yes. After each lesson, there is a 5-question multiple-choice quiz. You must answer 4 questions correctly to pass the quiz and proceed to the next lesson. You may retake the lesson quiz as many times as necessary to pass.
What happens if I do not pass the lesson quiz?
Most people pass the lesson quiz the first time. However, if you fail a lesson quiz, you may review the lesson material and retake the quiz as many times as necessary until you pass at no additional charge.
Is there a final exam?
Yes. The final exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, and you must score at least 80% to pass. We are sure you will do great on your first try, but don’t worry, if you don’t pass the final exam, you will have the opportunity to review the course and try again until you do pass.
How long does the course take to complete?
The online program consists of 6 hours of coursework. Each lesson is timed to ensure you spend the required time in the course. You may complete the course at your own pace. Each time you log back in, we take you right back to where you last left off.
How long do I have to finish the course?
You may complete the course at your own pace. We do not require you to complete the course in a certain length of time.
How do I get my Receipt of Completion?
The Receipt of Completion is awarded after you have completed the course and passed the final exam. We will email the Receipt of Completion to you.
We electronically process your completion to the FL HSMV for you as soon as you complete the course.
How much does the course cost and what are my payment options?
The price of the Florida DETS course is
$26.95
plus a $3 processing fee. You may pay by one of the following methods:
- Credit card online
- Credit card by phone
- Check by mail
What is the bundle option?
You can purchase the Florida DETS course and Permit Test together in a bundle option for a discount of $6.95. Both items must be purchased together at the same time to receive the discount.
If I just completed the DETS course, where can I take the Florida permit test online?
If you've finished the DETS course, you can take the official Florida Class E Knowledge Exam (permit test) online with Safe2Drive. We are authorized by the FL HSMV to offer the exam, so you can complete both the DETS course and the permit test conveniently through our website.
Can I prepare for the Florida permit test with Safe2Drive?
Yes. Safe2Drive offers a Florida Permit Test Prep course
designed to help you study for the Class E Knowledge Exam. It includes practice questions, quizzes, and key topics you’ll see on the real test. Many students use it alongside the DETS course to feel confident and ready to ace their test.
What is Safe2Drive's privacy policy?
Safe2Drive is committed to protecting our students' privacy and personal information. You can read our full privacy policy here.
Is Safe2Drive a good provider for DETS?
Yes. Safe2Drive is trusted by hundreds of Florida students looking to satisfy their driver education requirement. We are approved by the FL HSMV, maintain positive customer reviews, and provide excellent customer support. Our courses consistently receive high ratings for ease of use, affordability, and quality content.
Why Safe2Drive?
At Safe2Drive, we put our customers above everything else. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and top-notch courses at low prices. We're constantly updating our courses to make sure they have the most up-to-date
information and use the best technology available.
Best of all, our courses are easy to complete and extremely convenient. Skip the hassle of the classroom and take your course online from the comfort of your own home (or on the go!).
So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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