Florida Drug And Alcohol Test (TLSAE Course) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for Online Drivers Ed in Florida

Getting your Florida drivers license can be overwhelming. That’s why I Drive Safely put together this how-to guide to make sure you know every necessary step on the way to your Florida drivers license.

STEP 1 – Pass Our Florida TLSAE Course

Your path to earning your Florida drivers license starts here. Our simple 4- hour course makes Florida drivers ed easy and fun.

All the material you’ll need is included in 7 single-subject units that you can study at your own pace. Don’t worry one bit about scheduling – you can log on or off anytime and always pick up right where you left off. You’ll learn all the essential Florida traffic laws and driving procedures, including chapters on:

• Night driving
• Driving in inclement weather conditions
• Florida road signs and signals
• Defensive driving techniques
• Freeway driving
• Merging and lane changing
• Hazard prevention methods
• Dangers of substance abuse and driving while intoxicated

Once you’ve completed the course, we’ll notify Florida’s authorized driving office of your drug and alcohol course completion. This not only satisfies your “first-time driver” TLSAE requirement, but it also makes you eligible to go ahead and take the online Florida drivers permit test if you are under 18 (adults 18 and older must take this test in-person).  You’ll get three tries to pass it online – fail to do so, and you’ll be required to retake the drug and alcohol test in-person.

If you pass, all you need to do is fill out some paperwork at your local Florida-authorized office, provided you have all the right forms. When that’s done, you’re ready to jump behind the wheel with your new learners permit!

STEP 2 – Apply for Your Florida Learners Permit

(Remember, you must be at least 15 1/2, but under 18 years to get a permit)

To get your Florida learners permit, you must provide:

• One primary form of identification such as:
  • Certified United States birth certificate issued by a government agency (hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted).
  • Valid United States passport
  • Certificate of naturalization
• Proof of date of birth
• One secondary form of identification which may include:
  • School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar’s signature
  • Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism
  • Family Bible record or birth announcement in a baby book
  • An insurance policy on the customer’s life which has been in force for at least two years and has the month, day and year of birth
• Proof of Social Security number which may include:
  • Social Security card
  • Tax return
  • W-2 form
  • Pay check
  • School record
• Proof of residential address
• Proof that you have taken and passed a Florida TLSAE course, or a license from any state/county
• A Florida parental consent form, which should either be signed by a parent in the presence of a Florida drivers license examiner or notarized if the parent/guardian will not be present.
• If you are an unmarried minor (under the age of 18), at least one parent/legal guardian is required to sign your license application. Step-parents are not allowed to sign unless they have legally adopted you.

The following tests are required:

• A written exam, which is made up of 50 questions.
• A vision test with an eye machine. You must have 20/40 (or better) vision in each eye, and both eyes together, with or without corrective lenses in order to pass.
• A hearing test

Conditions for driving with a Florida learners license:

• For the first 3 months: you may only drive during daylight hours
• After the first 3 months: you may only drive until 10 p.m.
• At all times: a licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older must accompany you in the front passenger seat as you drive

STEP 3 – Complete Your Parent-Supervised In-Car Training

You must complete this step before you can apply for your first-time Florida drivers license.

• The law requires a parent/guardian to certify that your teen has spent:
  • A minimum of 50 hours behind the wheel to qualify for getting a first-time Florida drivers license (Ten of those hours must be at night).
  • A responsible licensed adult over 21 years of age must always occupy the front passenger seat closest to the driver.

STEP 4 – Get Your Florida Drivers License

• Minimum requirements:
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Must have been in possession of a Florida learners license for at least one year with a clean driving record
• Documents you must provide:
  • Either a Florida learners license, or a valid license from another jurisdiction
  • Certification from a parent/guardian that you have practiced a minimum of 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, with 10 of those hours occurring at night
• The next step is to take a driving test, during which you will be asked to perform specific maneuvers.
• Conditions for driving with a Florida intermediate drivers license:
  • For 16-year-olds: you may only drive between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless you are traveling to or from work, or have a licensed driver over the age of 21 sitting in the car’s front passenger seat
  • For 17-year-olds: the same rules apply, but the hours you may drive between are 5 a.m. and 1 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions for Online Drivers Ed in Florida

Course Information

Course Information

1. What is the drug and alcohol course? Is it the same as the TLSAE?

The drug and alcohol course is also known as the Florida TLSAE (Traffic Law and Substance Abuse course). It’s the state-mandated Florida drivers education program that all teens must complete in order to earn a Florida learners permit. It teaches you the essential topics associated with safe and responsible driving, along with the dangers of abusing drugs and alcohol.

2. How does I Drive Safely’s Florida Drug and Alcohol course work?

The requirements for getting a Florida drivers license for ages 16 and up include completing a Florida drug and alcohol course and passing a written driving exam. The Florida TLSAE Drug and Alcohol course is a state-mandated 4 hours long. The online course and test may only be taken by students between the ages of 15 and 17. You can take either course at your own pace. Once you’ve passed the final exam, you can apply for your Florida learners permit.

3. Does the Florida TLSAE Drug and Alcohol course satisfy state licensing requirements?

Yes. Our 4-hour TLSAE online course is state authorized and meets all the requirements needed to obtain your Florida first-time learners permit.

4. What is the parent-teen driving skills guide?

Parents/guardians are required to supervise the 50 hours their teens need for behind-the-wheel training. Our Florida authorized parent-teen driving skills guide covers all the necessary driving skills your teen needs to know. In addition, the final page of the guide is a form you will need to fill out and have notarized or be signed in the presence of a driver services examiner.

5. What if I don’t pass the Florida drivers ed final exam?

No worries! You’re allowed unlimited retakes on the final exam for free – you’re practically guaranteed to pass.

6. How soon will I receive my certificate of completion?

We report your course completion to the state for you. The process usually takes less than 24 hours. If you would like a copy of your certificate of completion for your own records, you can purchase one during signup.

Florida Learners Permit and Drivers License Information

Florida Learners Permit and Drivers License Information

1. Is it necessary for me to get a learners permit?

If you are 15 – 17 years of age, you must get a learners permit and have it for one year (without any traffic violations) before earning your drivers license.

2. What do I need to do to get my Florida learners permit?

To get your Florida learners permit, you’ll need to provide:

• One primary form of identification such as:
  • Certified United States birth certificate issued by a government agency. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted.
  • Valid United States passport
  • Certificate of naturalization
• Proof of date of birth
• One Secondary form of identification which may include:
  • School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar’s signature
  • Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism
  • Family Bible record or birth announcement in a baby book
  • An insurance policy on the customer’s life which has been in force for at least two years and has the month, day and year of birth
• Proof of Social Security number which may include:
  • Social Security card
  • Tax return
  • W-2 form
  • Pay check
  • School record
• Proof of residential address
• Proof that you have taken and passed a Florida TLSAE course, or a license from any state/county
• A Florida authorized parental consent form, which should either be signed by a parent in the presence of a drivers license examiner or notarized if the parent/guardian will not be present.
• If you are an unmarried minor (under the age of 18), at least one parent/legal guardian is required to sign your license application. Step-parents are not allowed to sign unless they have legally adopted you.

You’ll also need to pass a vision test, a hearing test, and a written exam made up of 50 questions. Finally, a parent or legal guardian must be present when you apply.

3. What do I need to do to get a Florida drivers license?

To apply for your Florida graduated operators license, you must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have held a learners license for at least one year without any traffic convictions.

Have documentation showing a minimum of 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience. 10 of those hours must be at night.

4. Are there any restrictions to having a Florida graduated operators license?

The Florida graduated operators license has the following age-based restrictions:

• 16 years old – only drive between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or you are traveling to or from work.
• 17 years old – only drive between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or you are traveling to or from work.

5. How long will it take to have my license mailed to me after I pass the road test?

Your license will be mailed to you within 60 days of passing your road test. In the meantime, you will be handed a temporary printed license. Be sure you don’t lose it!

6. What is Roadside Assistance?

At I Drive Safely, we are passionate about creating safe drivers, and it’s with your safety in mind that we teamed up with Allstate Roadside Services to provide I Drive Safely students with three months of free roadside assistance. A great deal and peace of mind? It doesn’t get much better than that.

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up for your I Drive Safely Drivers Ed or Defensive Driving course.
2. During checkout, be sure to opt in to your free trial of Roadside Assistance. This will set you up with three free months of roadside assistance. Please keep in mind that this enrollment opportunity is only available during checkout – don’t miss out! After your trial ends, your card will be charged $5/month, and you can cancel at any time.
3. Hit the road with peace of mind knowing you are covered with emergency roadside assistance.

What you’ll get:

• Roadside coverage available 24/7, anywhere in the United States
• Anyone in the I Drive Safely driver’s family can use it!
• Digital tools to help you get the right service fast
• Towing, fuel delivery, lockout service, and more!
• For more information about the benefits involved, check out our terms and conditions here.

Got more questions? Contact our dedicated I Drive Safely Roadside Assistance line:

Phone: 888-292-0599

Email: roadside@idrivesafely.com

7. I have questions about my Roadside Assistance. Who should I contact?

Contact our dedicated I Drive Safely Roadside Assistance line:

Phone: 888-292-0599

Email: roadside@idrivesafely.com

If you need to use your Roadside Assistance Benefits, contact Allstate Roadside Services directly at 1-855-520-3691.

8. How do I cancel my Roadside Assistance?

If you would like to cancel your Roadside Assistance, simply contact our dedicated Roadside Assistance agents.

Phone: 888-292-0599

Email: roadside@idrivesafely.com