Florida Online Drug & Alcohol Course (TLSAE)
Get started on your Florida learner’s permit with our FLHSMV-approved 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) Course. Designed for first-time drivers aged 18 and up, this convenient online Drug and Alcohol Course helps you meet all state requirements from home. The course also includes the official online written knowledge exam, giving you the confidence you need to earn your permit and begin driving.
100% Online & Available Anytime
Self-Paced Lessons
State-Approved & DMV-Compliant
Instant Completion Certificate
Interactive, Engaging Course Design
Clear & Affordable Pricing
Automatically Saved Progress
Audio Read-Along Included
7-Days-a-Week Customer Support
CertifiedState-Approved Course for Florida’s Driver License Requirements
Approved CourseFLHSMV-Approved Drug and Alcohol Online Course
FlexibleAvailable 24/7 – Anytime, Anywhere (PC, Tablets, Mobile)
Video Content
4-Hour Drug & Alcohol Course in Florida
Shortest Govt. Approved Course
Approved by the Florida DHSMV
Unlimited Written Test Attempts
Works on Any Device
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What Is the Florida Drug and Alcohol Course (TLSAE)?
The Florida Drug and Alcohol Course — formally called the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education ( TLSAE ) course — is a 4-hour first-time driver program required by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ( FLHSMV , sometimes referenced as the DHSMV). Florida law requires every first- time license applicant to complete this course before being issued a Class E learner's permit.
The course covers Florida traffic laws, the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving performance, safe driving practices, and defensive driving fundamentals. It's not a defensive driving course or a traffic-ticket dismissal course — it's the first-time driver course specifically required for permit eligibility.
Get Drivers Ed's TLSAE course is fully online and self-paced. You can start, pause, and resume on any device. When you complete the 4 hours and pass the included online knowledge exam, your certificate is delivered to your account instantly and electronically reported to the FLHSMV.
Who Can Take This Florida TLSAE Course?
The Florida TLSAE Drug and Alcohol Course is required for every first-time Florida driver's license applicant — regardless of age.
- Ages 14–17: Teens applying for a Florida learner's permit must complete the TLSAE course before the DMV's vision and hearing test.
- Ages 18 and up: First-time adult applicants must also complete the TLSAE course — there is no age-based exemption in Florida.
- Out-of-state license holders: Generally exempt when transferring an existing license to Florida.
What You'll Learn in This 4-Hour Course
The TLSAE curriculum covers every topic Florida law requires:
- Florida traffic laws and road sign recognition
- The effects of alcohol, drugs, and other impairments on driving
- Defensive driving techniques and hazard awareness
- Right-of-way rules, intersections, and school zones
- Safe following distances and highway driving
- Consequences of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Licensed
1
Sign Up
Enroll in our 4-hour FLHSMV-approved Florida Drug and Alcohol Course (TLSAE). Create your account and start any time — your progress saves automatically.
2
Pass the Online Knowledge Exam
After completing the 4 hours of TLSAE content, take the included online written exam. Unlimited attempts at no extra cost.
3
Get Your Florida Learner's Permit
Once your TLSAE certificate is reported to the FLHSMV, visit your local Florida DMV with proof of identity, residency, and a parent or guardian if you are under 18.
4
Earn Your Florida Driver's License
Complete the required supervised driving hours, schedule the DMV road test, and pass to receive your full Florida driver's license.
Why Choose Get Drivers Ed for Your Florida TLSAE Course?
Get Drivers Ed's Florida Drug and Alcohol Course is FLHSMV-approved and fully online. Complete all 4 hours and the included knowledge exam at your own pace — on any device, from anywhere in Florida.
When you pass, your certificate is delivered instantly and reported electronically to the FLHSMV. No classrooms, no extra trips, and a 3-day money-back guarantee on every enrollment. Just a clean, fast path to your Florida learner's permit.
