FL Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS)

No. The permit exam is only included with the DETS + Learner's Permit Bundle. If you purchase the DETS course by itself, you'll need to purchase the permit exam separately.

Visit a Florida DMV or Tax Collector office with your required documents to receive your learner's permit. The licensing fee is $54.25, plus a $2.50 card fee.

If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present. If they cannot attend, bring a completed and notarized Parental Consent Form (HSMV 71142).

The Florida Learner's Permit Exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. You must answer at least 40 questions correctly (80%), meaning you can miss no more than 10 questions to pass.

Yes. The course works on computers, tablets, and smartphones with an internet connection.

Yes. After successfully completing your course, you'll receive instructions for your completion record or certificate, depending on the course requirements.

No. Adults 18 and older cannot take the Florida permit exam online. However, you must first complete the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course online before taking the permit exam in person at a Florida DMV or Tax Collector office.

Traffic school for eligible drivers who need to dismiss a traffic ticket, satisfy a court order, avoid points, or qualify for an insurance discount. Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders are not eligible to use this course for ticket dismissal, regardless of the type of vehicle they were driving at the time of the violation.