Learner's Permit
Required for anyone age 18 or older applying for a Florida learner's permit so they can begin practicing behind the wheel.
Florida Drug & Alcohol Course (TLSAE)
Our Florida DHSMV-approved 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course — also known as the Florida Drug & Alcohol or first-time driver course — is required for the following:
- Learner's Permit — Age 18+ seeking a Florida learner's permit to practice driving
- Driver's License — Age 18+ applying for a first Florida driver's license
- Hardship License — Under 21 to get hardship status after a BAL .02–.05 offense
- Court Ordered — Required by a court for a drug or alcohol related offense
60-Day Refund
Total tuition
$29.00
Duration
4 hours
DHSMV APPROVEDNo Hidden FeesInstant State ReportingE-Cert Available
Self-paced · Instant state reporting
4.8·423 reviews·since 1977
Why drivers enroll
Four reasons to take TLSAE.
- No. 01
Learner's Permit
Required for anyone age 18 or older applying for a Florida learner's permit so they can begin practicing behind the wheel.
- No. 02
Driver's License
Required for anyone age 18 or older applying for their first Florida driver's license who has not previously held one in another state.
- No. 03
Hardship License
Required for drivers under 21 seeking hardship status after a Breath Alcohol Level (BAL) offense between .02 and .05.
- No. 04
Court Ordered
Required by a Florida court following a drug- or alcohol-related offense as part of your sentencing or license reinstatement.
How it works
FOUR STEPS AND DONE.
- STEP 1
Register
Create your account and pay securely with any major debit or credit card. No documents to upload.
- STEP 2
Complete 8 Units
Mixture of text, videos, and animations — accessible 24/7 from any internet-enabled device, including smartphones. Log in and out as often as needed.
- STEP 3
Pass Unit Quizzes
A short multiple-choice quiz concludes each unit. Score 80% or higher to pass — unlimited attempts, no final exam.
- STEP 4
Certificate & Reporting
Download your PDF completion certificate immediately after finishing. Your completion is reported electronically to the Florida DHSMV.
Highlights
Every enrollment.
- 100% online — work on any device
- Self-paced — log in and out anytime
- HD video, animation, and audio (not a wall of text)
- Unlimited end-of-chapter quiz retakes
- U.S.-based phone support, 9AM to 5PM CST, Mon – Fri, excluding holidays
- Completion instantly reported to the Florida DHSMV for free
Approvals
State-licensed, court-accepted.
DHSMV
Florida approved
SSL
Secure checkout
49+
Years in business
60d
Money-back
REVIEWS
Customer Testimonials.
"
Congratulations to the designer of this outstanding course. I'm a very experienced driver and didn't think I needed to take it. However, after passing it, I have to admit I'm glad I took it. It provided an excellent refresher course, with some new information I hadn't e…
FAQ
Questions before you enroll.
- No. In 2025 Florida law changed to require anyone under 18 to complete a 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course instead of the 4-hour TLSAE course to get a Florida learner's permit. The TLSAE course is still required for first-time drivers 18 or older.
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Florida Drug & Alcohol Course (TLSAE)
Our Florida DHSMV-approved 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course — also known as the Florida Drug & Alcohol or first-time driver course — is required for the following:
- Learner's Permit — Age 18+ seeking a Florida learner's permit to practice driving
- Driver's License — Age 18+ applying for a first Florida driver's license
- Hardship License — Under 21 to get hardship status after a BAL .02–.05 offense
- Court Ordered — Required by a court for a drug or alcohol related offense
Under 18? Take DETS instead
Drivers under 18 are required to complete the Florida Driver Education and Traffic Safety (DETS) course — not this TLSAE course — before a learner's permit is issued.
60-Day Money Back
Total Cost
$29.00
No Hidden FeesInstant State ReportingE-Cert Available
Duration4 hours
DHSMV APPROVED
Self-paced · Log in and out anytime
How it works
FOUR STEPS AND DONE.
Flexible and convenient. Anywhere and anytime. However your schedule requires.
- STEP 1
Register
Create your account and pay securely with any major debit or credit card. No documents to upload.
- STEP 2
Complete 8 Units
Mixture of text, videos, and animations — accessible 24/7 from any internet-enabled device, including smartphones. Log in and out as often as needed.
- STEP 3
Pass Unit Quizzes
A short multiple-choice quiz concludes each unit. Score 80% or higher to pass — unlimited attempts, no final exam.
- STEP 4
Certificate & Reporting
Download your PDF completion certificate immediately after finishing. Your completion is reported electronically to the Florida DHSMV.
Course at a glance
Four hours. Eight units. No final exam.
A state-mandated 4-hour program built for the way you actually study — video, animation, and readable text across 8 short units. Pass each unit quiz with an 80% and you're done. No final exam.
Course completions are reported electronically to the Florida DHSMV, and you get an instant PDF certificate for your records or the court clerk.
Hours
4
State-mandated seat time — self-paced across as many sessions as you need.
Units
8
Short chapters mixing video, animation, and text. Log in and out anytime.
Passing score
80%
80% or better on each end-of-unit quiz. Unlimited attempts, no penalty.
Final exams
0
There is no final exam — pass the unit quizzes and you're finished.
Why drivers enroll
Four reasons to take TLSAE.
Florida requires the TLSAE (Drug & Alcohol) course for anyone applying for a first learner's permit or driver's license at 18 or older, and for certain hardship and court-ordered situations. If any of these describe you, this is the course you need.
Driver's License
Required for anyone age 18 or older applying for their first Florida driver's license who has not previously held one in another state.
Hardship License
Required for drivers under 21 seeking hardship status after a Breath Alcohol Level (BAL) offense between .02 and .05.
Court Ordered
Required by a Florida court following a drug- or alcohol-related offense as part of your sentencing or license reinstatement.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every enrollment, plainly stated.
No asterisks. The facts below come straight from our FAQ and the course approval — the same terms you'll see at checkout.
| Item | Included with your $29.00 enrollment |
|---|---|
| Course price | $29.00 |
| State approval | DHSMV APPROVED |
| Typical time to complete | 4 hours — log in and out as often as you need |
| Device | Any phone, tablet, laptop or desktop with a browser |
| Format | Video and interactive animations — not a wall of text |
| Passing score | 80% (4 of 5) on each end-of-unit quiz, unlimited retakes |
| State Reporting | Filed electronically with the state immediately upon completion |
| Money-back guarantee | Full refund within 60 days of registration as long as you have not passed the course or been disqualified for ID verification or quiz failures (see FAQ for details) |
| U.S. phone support | (800) 558-9887 — 9AM to 5PM CST, Mon – Fri, excluding holidays |
| Company | Driver Training Associates, Inc., in business since 1977 |
Approvals
State-licensed, court-accepted.
Recognized by the agencies that matter. We are a company you can trust.
DHSMV
Florida approved
SSL
Secure checkout
49+
Years in business
60d
Money-back guarantee
REVIEWS
Customer Testimonials.
"
Congratulations to the designer of this outstanding course. I'm a very experienced driver and didn't think I needed to take it. However, after passing it, I have to admit…
"
Really easy to do on my own schedule and very cheap.
"
Great course.
FAQ
Questions before you enroll
Everything you need to know before starting the Florida Drug & Alcohol (TLSAE) course. Still stuck? Call or email us.
- No. In 2025 Florida law changed to require anyone under 18 to complete a 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course instead of the 4-hour TLSAE course to get a Florida learner's permit. The TLSAE course is still required for first-time drivers 18 or older.
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