Driver Education

Florida high school students under 18 must complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course, available via FLVS (grades 8-12) or approved school programs to earn a learner's permit. These courses, which often include a 0.5 high school credit, cover defensive driving, traffic laws, and substance abuse

Purpose:

The purpose of this classroom course is to introduce students to Florida driving laws/rules of the road and safe driving behavior. It will also provide an in-depth study of the contributing factors to vehicle crashes and their solutions. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Meaning and responsibilities of a Driver License
• Laws that govern the operation of a motor vehicle
• Knowledge of Florida’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws
• Vehicle control and traffic procedures
• Knowledge of sharing the road with other types of vehicles and vulnerable road users
• Defensive driving strategies
• Physical and mental factors that affect driving ability
• Effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance