IS YOUR TEEN READY FOR A FLORIDA LEARNER'S PERMIT?
You may not be as ready for your teen to get behind the wheel as they think they are! The thrill of the open road is calling them, but the dangers are all you can think of. This is a normal reaction. You are a parent — keeping your child safe is what matters. That is why we have designed a course that offers the educational value that parents need and the convenience and interactive elements that teens love.
Topics Covered in the DETS Course
Our Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course and Permit Exam are approved by the Florida FLHSMV and designed with a safety-focused curriculum to ensure that all students are given the tools they need to be confident drivers. As they study, students will learn about the following topics:
- Florida traffic laws and road rules
- Defensive driving and crash prevention
- Driving under the influence (DUI) laws
- Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) requirements
- Vehicle maintenance and safety checks
- Insurance and financial responsibility
- Sharing the road with others
- Emergency driving and hazard response
- Pulling over and interacting with law enforcement
- Flood safety and adverse weather conditions
- Safety equipment and vehicle operation
- Post-crash procedures and reporting requirements
Why Choose Our Course?
We have years of experience educating first time drivers and include the following features for our students:
- Live Support Offered
- Safety-Focused Curriculum
- Images and Videos Increase Retention
- Unlimited, Immediate Access to Materials
- Value-Priced Course
- Florida Permit Exam Offered Online
Parents Can Help Young Drivers Too!
If you want to ensure your teen's safety on the road, there are many ways you can help. These five easy steps allow you to help your teen learn the lessons that may one day save their life:
- Brush up on the current Florida traffic laws. Don't rely on your driver training knowledge from years ago; laws change!
- Remember that your teen is watching while you drive. Lead by example and your teen will pick up on your good traits.
- Driving is dangerous — make sure your teen knows this. Discuss the driving-related stories on the news or point out safe driving ads. Help them understand the risks.
- Discuss rules for driving and display them somewhere prominent. Don't forget to include the consequences for breaking them!
- Create a parent-teen driving contract with your teen. Both of you should sign this and keep a copy. Take it seriously so your teen will.
The FLHSMV offers some great resources for young drivers and their parents. As you help your teen learn what it means to be a safe driver, there are a few great resources to assist you in your efforts:
- Get an overview of Florida's Graduated Driving Laws
- Review the Florida Driver Handbook
- Use the Parent-Teen Driving Agreement to help your teen
- Discuss these Teen Driving Stats with your teen
Start The DETS Course Today!
If you are ready for your teen to get started, simply sign them up today for our Florida online DETS course. In just a few minutes they will be able to begin working toward their Florida learner's permit right from home!