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Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte The Florida DETS course is a 6-hour, FLHSMV-approved Driver Education Traffic Safety course that teens under 18 must complete before they apply for their first Florida driver license, starting with the learner’s license. It became required on August 1, 2025, and it applies to anyone under 18 who has never held a driver license from any state or country. Adults 18 and older do not take DETS; they still take the separate 4-hour TLSAE course under F.S. 322.095. Key Facts What Is the Florida DETS Course? DETS stands for Driver Education Traffic

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte The Florida DETS course for teens is a 6-hour, FLHSMV-approved course that teens under 18 must finish before applying for a first learner’s license. As a parent, your biggest jobs are choosing an approved course, signing the HSMV 71142 consent form, and supervising at least 50 hours of practice driving later. This guide walks through each step from the course to a teen driver license at 16. Key Facts Does Your Teen Need the Florida DETS Course for Teens? Since August 1, 2025, Florida applicants under 18 who have never held a

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte The Florida DETS course final exam has 40 questions, and you need 80% (32 correct) to pass. A provider may allow up to three attempts, and passing is what earns your completion certificate. It is a separate test from the 50-question knowledge exam you take for your learner’s license. Key Facts Florida DETS Course Final Exam Basics Every approved DETS course ends with a final exam. FLHSMV describes it in its DETS course FAQ: Exam detail What FLHSMV says Number of questions 40 Passing score 80%, or 32 correct Attempts The provider

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte The Florida DETS course cost depends on the provider, because Florida does not set one statewide price. On October 19, 2026, four national online DETS courses listed prices from $19.95 to $36, and some showed sales, coupons, or extra fees. The real total also depends on retake rules, certificate fees, and whether you buy a bundle. Key Facts What Four Online DETS Courses Charged To give you real numbers, we reviewed the public course pages of four large national online schools that sell a Florida DETS course. We recorded what each page

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte The Florida DETS course certificate shows that you passed the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety course and its final exam. Your provider reports the completion to FLHSMV electronically, and you keep a copy for your records. You need that completion on file before you apply for a Florida learner’s license. Key Facts What the Florida DETS Course Certificate Is When you finish an approved DETS course, you earn a completion certificate. It shows that you completed the required course time and passed the final exam. The certificate matters because Florida requires DETS

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte Taking the Florida DETS course at 14 is often possible, because Florida law does not set a minimum age to start the course. Each provider sets its own start age, and one national online school we checked allows students from 14 and a half. The learner’s license itself still requires age 15, so finishing DETS early simply means the course is done when your teen is old enough to apply. Key Facts What Florida Law Says About Age The DETS requirement applies to Florida applicants under 18 who have never held a

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte The Florida 6-hour drug and alcohol course is usually another name for DETS, the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety course that teens under 18 need before a first license. The 4-hour “drug and alcohol course” is TLSAE, which adults 18 and older still take. The name causes mix-ups, so check the course’s hours, age group, and FLHSMV approval before you buy. Key Facts Why People Call DETS the 6-Hour Drug and Alcohol Course For years, Florida’s first-time driver course was the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course. Most families

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte An FLHSMV-approved DETS course is one that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has authorized to meet the teen driver education requirement. Only an approved course counts toward a first Florida license for applicants under 18. You can check approval on FLHSMV’s DETS page, but some schools sell an approved provider’s course under their own brand name, so you may need to ask one extra question. Key Facts Why an FLHSMV-Approved DETS Course Matters Since August 1, 2025, Florida applicants under 18 who have never held a license must

Updated June 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte Texas teen driving restrictions follow the graduated licensing timeline: the learner’s permit supervision rule ends when a teen earns a provisional license at 16, and the provisional restrictions — the midnight–5am curfew, the passenger limit, and the no-handheld-devices rule — generally end when the driver turns 18. At 18 the driver moves to a full, unrestricted license. Knowing when each rule lifts helps teens and parents track exactly where they are in the process. Applies to Texas teen driver education and licensing (ages 14–17). Requirements are set by TDLR (driver education) and

Updated June 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte Under Texas teen driving rules, a provisional license holder may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., with exceptions for employment, school-related activities, and medical emergencies. This nighttime restriction is one of the core provisional limits and applies until the driver turns 18, because late-night driving carries a higher crash risk for new drivers. Knowing exactly when the exceptions apply helps families plan around work shifts and school events without breaking the rule. Applies to Texas teen driver education and licensing (ages 14–17). Requirements are set by TDLR (driver education) and the