18+ and getting your first license
Florida requires TLSAE if you're 18 or older and have never held a driver's license from another state, country, or jurisdiction.
✓ Approved Florida TLSAE providerSee the FLHSMV's provider list
Florida TLSAE course, online. Finish it on your phone, at your own pace.
You need it before your first Florida driver's license. We made it as painless as we could: the 4-hour course, as required by the FLHSMV, in as many short sittings as you like.
- Works on your phone, tablet, or computer
- Stop anytime. Your progress saves, so you pick up right where you left off
- When you finish, download your certificate. We report your completion to the state for you
- Price
- $17.95 one time, no hidden fees
- Length
- 4 hours, in as many sittings as you like
- After
- Completion reported to FLHSMV, certificate usually minutes after you finish, then your permit test
For drivers 18 and older. Under 18? You need the 6-hour DETS course instead.
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See the course
No surprises. Here's what you'll actually see.
Clear lessons, simple graphics, and an optional audio read-along that highlights the text as it's read to you. These screenshots are from Chapter 1.
Listen or read
Rather listen? Press play.
Turn on the optional audio read-along and the course is read to you while the text lights up, so you never lose your place. This is the real opening of Chapter 1.
- Listen while you read, or just read. Your choice.
- Skip back, skip ahead, or change the speed.
- Leave anytime. Your progress is saved.
Chapter 1: Introduction to TLSAE
Course Overview. Purpose and Objectives.
Welcome to the Florida Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course! The primary objective of TLSAE is to educate you about Florida's traffic laws and the risks associated with substance abuse while driving, promoting safe and responsible driving behaviors. Before we begin, consider some sobering statistics that show what is at stake:
32-second excerpt from the course audio. In the course, the player stays at the top of every lesson.
How it works
Three steps, then you're on to your permit test
A 4-hour course, as required by the FLHSMV. Do it all at once or a little at a time.
Sign up and start
Register in a few minutes, pay $17.95 once, and start right away on any device.
Take the lessons
Read or listen. Stop whenever you like and pick up where you left off. Finish with the final test: 80% passes.
Get your certificate
We report your completion to FLHSMV, which issues your certificate number. Your certificate is usually ready to download within minutes of finishing, and we email you a copy. It stays in your account.
Who it's for
Is this the right course for you?
Under 21, reinstating after a suspension
Also required for drivers under 21 suspended for a blood alcohol level of .02 to .05 who want a hardship license for business or employment purposes.
Under 18? Take the DETS
Since August 1, 2025, new drivers under 18 take the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety course instead. See the DETS course.
TLSAE is also called the Drug and Alcohol course or D.A.T.A. course, and it's required under Florida Statute 322.095.
Online or in a classroom?
Same Florida requirement, your schedule
Any FLHSMV-approved course, online or in a classroom, meets the same 4-hour requirement. A classroom works well for some people. If you'd rather not plan around a class time, online is simpler.
| Online with DDI | Classroom course | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Anywhere, on your phone or computer | At the school's location |
| When | Whenever you have time, day or night | At the scheduled class time |
| Breaks | Stop anytime. Progress saves | Set by the class |
| Listen instead | Optional audio read-along | Depends on the instructor |
One price
$17.95, and that's it
One fee covers all the course lessons, the final test, and your certificate of completion. No hidden fees.
DDI is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) to offer TLSAE. Check the state's provider list.
Questions? Call (833) 921-0217, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. ET.
- Price
- $17.95 one time
- Length
- 4 hours, pause anytime
- Devices
- Phone, tablet, or computer
- After
- Download your certificate, we email you a copy, and we report your completion to the state
- Refunds
- Not finished? You can get a refund. Refund policy
Quick answers
Florida TLSAE questions
Will Florida accept this course?
Yes. DDI is an FLHSMV-approved TLSAE provider, and your completion is reported to the state electronically.
How long does it take?
It's a 4-hour course, as required by the FLHSMV, and you can split it into as many sittings as you like.
Can I stop and come back later?
Yes. Your progress saves automatically, so you pick up right where you left off when you log back in.
What if I miss a question?
That's okay. You need 80% on the final test to pass, so one missed question won't fail you.
When do I get my certificate?
Usually within minutes of finishing. We report your completion to FLHSMV electronically, and FLHSMV issues your certificate number. Your certificate is then ready to download from your account, and we email you a copy. It also stays in your account so you can download it again anytime. We recommend keeping a copy.
I'm under 18. Is this my course?
No. Since August 1, 2025, drivers under 18 take the 6-hour DETS course instead.
How much does it cost?
$17.95, one time. No hidden fees.
What do I do after I finish?
Take the Class E Knowledge Exam (the permit test) to get your learner's permit.
What if I change my mind?
Not finished? You can get a refund. Read our refund policy
More questions? See our FAQ · All Florida courses · ¿En español? Preguntas frecuentes en español
Chapter 1 · Introduction to TLSAE (free preview)
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