🚗 New Rules for First-Time Drivers in Florida (Ages 15–17)
If you’re applying for a learner’s permit in Florida after July 1, 2025, these are your updated requirements:
- ✅ Complete a state-approved driver education course
- ✅ Complete the TLSAE (Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education) course
- ✅ Pass the vision, hearing, and knowledge tests
- ✅ Submit a parental consent form
- ✅ Hold the learner’s permit for at least 12 months, or until the applicant turns 18
⚠️ Without proof of the driver education course, the DMV will not issue a permit.
🧑🏫 Where to Take the Required Driver Education Course
You have options:
- Online: Several DMV-certified platforms offer courses you can complete from home
- In-Person: Some Florida high schools include the course in their curriculum (grades 9–12)
The course includes critical training on safe driving, real-world road scenarios, and Florida traffic laws—knowledge that goes beyond just passing the test.
👨👩👧 Why This Law Matters Now More Than Ever
Florida roads are fast-paced and full of risks: tropical weather, heavy tourist traffic, and distracted driving top the list.
This new law doesn’t just slow down the process—it saves lives by ensuring that new drivers are properly trained, informed, and ready to respond in real-world situations.
If your teen was planning to “just take the test” without formal training—those days are over.
📋 Quick Post-July 1 Checklist
If your teen is just starting the process:
✔️ Find and enroll in a driver education course
✔️ Complete the TLSAE course
✔️ Schedule your DMV permit appointment
✔️ Gather required documents and parental consent
✔️ Study for and pass the knowledge test
✔️ Hold the permit for 12 months before applying for a full license
📣 What Now?
This law is already in effect, and we’re seeing families caught off guard—don’t let yours be one of them. If you haven’t enrolled in a driver education course yet, do it now to avoid delays in getting your permit.
Need help finding a certified course or understanding how this law affects your family’s insurance coverage?
We’re here to help.
📞 Call (305) 821-6131 or visit MyEasyRate.com for guidance, support, and the insurance coverage every new driver needs.
