Effective July 1, 2025, all new teen drivers ages 15-17 must complete the following courses to receive a Florida learner’s permit:
- 6-hour Driver Education Course
- 4-hour Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE)
- Real ID documents, proof of address, and parental consent
However, if the new driver completes a Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course online before July 1, 2025, he or she will be exempt from the six-hour course. (Teens must be 14 years old to complete the TLSAE.)
A list of approved course providers can be found on the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.
If the child already has a learner’s permit or gets one before July 1, they are also exempt. Teens moving to Florida with a valid out-of-state permit or license don’t need to take the new course, either.
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