The process of getting your first license can seem like a pain, and admittedly, there are quite a few hoops you have to jump through before you can get behind the wheel. But as with so many things in life, there's a hard way and an easy way to go about getting it done.
We offer one of the most convenient options for completing this requirement, helping you get one step closer to your Florida license.
What Is the Requirement?
The state of Florida requires new drivers ages 18 and up to complete a drug and alcohol course that covers:
- How drugs and alcohol affect driving
- Traffic responsibilities
- Safe driving techniques
These courses are often referred to as DATA (drugs, alcohol & traffic awareness), DATE (drugs, alcohol & traffic education), and TLSAE (traffic law/substance abuse education). Our online Florida DATA course is one of the most convenient options for completing this requirement and gets you closer to obtaining your Florida license.
If you are a teen between the ages of 14 1/2 and 17 and seeking your learner's permit, you don't need to take the DATA course. Instead, you're required to complete a Driver Education and Traffic Safety (DETS) course.
Why the Course is Important
Believe it or not, this is actually one of the most important driving courses that you'll ever take. It covers how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to drive, as well as the laws and responsibilities that go along with that. Alcohol and illegal drugs can impair your driving, but legitimate prescription medications may be a concern as well — that's why it's so important to be informed. You'll also learn safe driving techniques and how to increase your awareness on the road in all types of conditions and circumstances.
Benefits of Our DATA Course
First Time Driver offers a FLHSMV-authorized DATA course that allows you to meet your license requirement 100% online. Here are some of the benefits you'll enjoy by choosing our course:
- FLHSMV-authorized
- All course materials are online
- Automatic completion reporting
- Meets license course requirement
- Complete course in sections — log on and off as needed
- Live Chat customer support available
What Happens Next?
After completing the DATA course, drivers 18 and older must pass the Florida Class E Knowledge Exam, which tests their understanding of road rules and traffic signs. This written exam must be taken in person at an FLHSMV office.
Our Cost and What's Included
If you want to take the FLHSMV-approved Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course, the cost is just $20.
So why wait? Start our DATA course today and get one step closer to experiencing the freedom, convenience and self-sufficiency that comes with getting your license. Check out our course options and contact us with any questions you may have!