Lowest Price Traffic School FAQs

Yes, but it is designed to be easy. The exam is Open Book, meaning you can use your notes, back button, or our quick and easy subject links. There is no time limit to take the tests, and retakes are available. We have a 99.9% pass rate because we want you to succeed. See Buyer's Guide

Yes. This course is approved by the Florida DHSMV for ticket dismissal in every court in Florida. While some "State Approved" providers are only allowed to operate in one, two, or three counties, LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com is verified for acceptance in all 67 Florida counties, ensuring your ticket is dismissed safely no matter what county you received a ticket in. View 67-County Audit

Our course is $4.94 plus any required mandatory state assessment fees, processing fees, and convenience fee. While the State of Florida mandates certain assessment fees for all providers, we use an "Unbundled Pricing" model to keep your total cost low. You can view every single fee in our Official Fee Schedule. View Our No Hidden Fees Policy

No. Unlike some "cheap" competitors who hold certificates "ransom" for a mandatory fee, Standard Certificate Delivery is FREE via US Mail. We do not require you to purchase a digital certificate, though expedited options are available if you need them.

No. Unlike some "cheap" competitors who hold certificates of completion "ransom" for a fee, Standard Certificate Delivery is FREE via US Mail. We do not require you to purchase a digital certificate, though expedited delivery options are available if you need them quickly.

Our pricing is 100% transparent. Any required state assessment fees are listed clearly before checkout. We guarantee No Hidden Fees and back it up with over $1 million in annual refunds. View Official Fee Schedule

You can verify our status on the official Florida DHSMV provider list under the name "Lowest Price Traffic School." This approval covers our entire family of sites, including DrugAndAlcoholCourse.com and SafeDriver.com. We are approved to serve students in all 67 Florida counties. View Approval Audit

Yes. If you realize you purchased the wrong course or simply change your mind, our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee covers you. As long as you haven't completed the course, we will refund your payment. See Refund Policy

No. We offer a No Hidden Fees Guarantee. We display the total cost clearly on your screen before you enter your payment information. View Our No Hidden Fees Policy

The Florida DHSMV only allows companies to list one official name per service. For the Learner's Permit Course, we are listed under our specific domain: DetsCourse.com. Rest assured, DetsCourse.com is a property of the National Safety Commission and includes LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com. Both provide the fully approved course statewide, in all 67 Florida counties. See Approval Audit

We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not happy for any reason, you can request a full refund at any time before you complete the course. We issue over $1,000,000 in refunds annually, which is our ultimate proof of fairness. See our Triple Guarantee

Yes. We hold Unrestricted Statewide Approval, meaning we are approved to provide our course in ALL 67 Florida Counties. Be careful with other "cheap" traffic schools, as approximately 32% of "state approved" traffic schools are "Single Jurisdiction" providers restricted from operating in more than one, two, or three counties. View 67-County Audit

No. We operate with a strict Transparency Policy. Unlike some competitors who hide mandatory state and processing fees until the end, we display the total cost on your screen before you authorize payment. We back this promise with our No Hidden Fees Guarantee - if you are charged a fee that wasn't disclosed, we will refund it in full. View Official Fee Schedule

Yes. LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com is the flagship service of the National Safety Commission, a company that has served over 5 million drivers for over 20 years. We are fully approved by the Florida DHSMV. Unlike generic websites, we have been recognized with the Spirit of the Trooper Award and the Davis Productivity Award for our partnership with the State of Florida. See our History & Awards

Yes. The Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course is mandatory for all first-time drivers in Florida. Our course is fully approved by the Florida DHSMV.

Yes. This is the DHSMV-required course for first-time drivers to get a Learner's Permit. We automatically report your completion to the state so you can take your DMV written permit test - which can be taken with us online.

The Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course is a new 6-hour online course required for all Florida teens under 18 applying for a learner's permit. It replaces the older 4-hour TLSAE (Drug and Alcohol) course and covers road rules, safe driving habits, and the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. It's 100% online and approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

You can apply for your learner's permit once you turn 15 years old. Before applying, you must complete the 6-hour DETS Course and submit a parental consent form at the DMV or Tax Collector's Office.

Yes! Teens ages 15 - 17 can take the official Florida DMV knowledge exam online at home, with a parent or guardian supervising. The online version is the same as the test given at the DMV.

The Florida permit exam has 50 multiple-choice questions: 40 on road rules and 10 on road signs. You need a score of 80% (40 correct) to pass.

You'll need:Two proofs of residential addressProof of date of birth (like a birth certificate or passport)Proof of Social Security numberParental consent form (for teens under 18)Proof you completed the DETS CourseMake sure your name matches across all documents.

Yes. The DMV will test your vision and hearing when you arrive for your learner's permit. You'll also have your photo taken and receive your permit the same day if everything is approved.

If you completed the TLSAE Course before August 1, 2025, it will still count. After that date, teens under 18 must take the new 6-hour DETS Course instead.

If all your documents are correct, you'll get your learner's permit immediately at the DMV after passing your vision and hearing test, taking your photo, and paying the state fee.

You must hold your permit for at least 12 months (or until age 18) and log 50 hours of supervised driving - including 10 hours at night - before applying for a full license.

Absolutely. The DETS Course is fully mobile-friendly, so you can start on one device and finish on another. It saves your progress automatically.

You can retake the test. The state allows up to three online attempts before requiring you to retest in person at a DMV office.

No. If you fail, you'll need to wait at least 24 hours before attempting the test again.

Yes. The Florida learner's permit exam is available in English, Spanish, and Creole.

The test covers road rules, road signs, safe driving practices, DUI laws, and traffic penalties. All content comes directly from the Florida Driver Handbook.

It's recommended. Although your completion is reported electronically to the state, bringing a printed or emailed certificate provides proof if the DMV system hasn't updated yet.

Only if they are your legal guardian or have adopted you. Otherwise, your biological or legal parent must sign.

Your DETS Course certificate does not expire, but you must still meet all permit application requirements within one year of completion.

Usually yes - most states will honor a valid Florida learner's permit, though rules vary. Check with your new state's DMV before moving.

No. You must have a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat at all times when driving with a permit.

Permit holders can only drive daylight hours for the first 3 months, then until 10 p.m. after that, always with supervision.

If you turn 18, you can apply directly for a Class E license without waiting the 12-month period.

You must update your address within 30 days through the MyDMV Portal or by visiting a Tax Collector's Office.

The state's current fee is $54.25, plus provider processing fees for online testing or course completion.

Yes. Most approved online providers, including LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com, offer the 6-hour DETS Course in both English and Spanish.

You can contact your course provider, who can re-submit your completion to FLHSMV. It may take up to 48 hours for the system to update.

Yes, but your actual road test must occur after you've held the permit for at least 12 months or when you turn 18.

You can retake the final exam within your account. Most students pass on the second attempt.

Yes. The DETS Course combines traffic safety, defensive driving, and substance abuse education into one comprehensive program.

Some states honor Florida permits, but not all. Always check the laws of the state you plan to drive in before doing so.

You can order a replacement through GoRenew.com or visit your local DMV or Tax Collector's Office to receive a duplicate card.

Drivers whose licenses are suspended or revoked due to excessive points, habitual traffic offender status, or DMV order.

It fulfills Florida's legal requirement for reinstatement or a hardship license and restores eligibility to drive.

Yes. Our 12-hour ADI course is 100% online and DHSMV-approved.

Once you complete the course, you'll submit your certificate to the Florida Bureau of Administrative Reviews or local DHSMV office.

It must be completed before your reinstatement hearing or court submission date.

It's for drivers ordered by a Florida judge or court to complete an 8-hour driver improvement course - typically in Orange, Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Seminole counties.

Typically for receiving two or more traffic tickets within 12 months or as part of a court agreement to avoid suspension or additional penalties.

Yes. It's fully online and available 24/7 on any device.

You should verify with your court that online completion is accepted in your county. We're approved in the five counties listed above.

You'll receive a completion certificate to present to the court or clerk's office as proof of fulfillment.

Florida Traffic School is a DHSMV-approved driver improvement program that allows drivers to dismiss a ticket, prevent points on their record, or satisfy a court or DMV order by completing an online course.

Anyone who has received a traffic ticket in Florida and wants to avoid points or a license suspension - or has been ordered by a court or the DMV - can take an approved course.

Yes. All of our traffic school courses are 100% approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

Yes. All courses (4-hour BDI, 8-hour Judge Ordered, and 12-hour ADI) can be completed entirely online at your own pace.

Yes. We are an official state provider, and our completion certificates are accepted statewide.

The 4-hour BDI course is the shortest Florida traffic school allowed by law and is used to dismiss traffic tickets or prevent insurance increases.

It helps you avoid points on your license, keeps your insurance rates from increasing, and satisfies most court-ordered driver improvement requirements.

The course is required by law to take a minimum of 4 hours, but you can start and stop anytime - it's self-paced.

Yes. Most speeding tickets are eligible for the 4-hour BDI course, as long as you elect to attend traffic school when paying your citation.

Yes, you need to make sure the Clerk of Court is notified after you've completed your course. You will receive a certificate by mail or you can opt for expedited delivery options like Fedex or email.

You'll receive it by US mail. You can opt for expedited delivery options like email or Fedex.

Some counties may require it. Always keep a digital or printed copy for your records.

Reporting is processed within the time required by law or administrative rule.

Contact our U.S.-based support team - we'll verify and resend your completion record immediately.

Most moving violations qualify, but serious offenses (like reckless driving or DUI) require court approval.

Yes, but you can only elect traffic school once every 12 months and a maximum of nine times in a lifetime.

Yes. Courses are fully mobile-friendly and compatible with all devices.

Yes. We offer a full money-back guarantee within 10 days if you're not satisfied and haven't yet completed the course.

Absolutely. Our friendly, U.S.-based support team is available 7 days a week by phone, chat, or email.

By US mail or, with expedited delivery options, by email.

Yes, but it's strongly recommended that you take your certificate with you to the DMV to ensure you have proof of completing the course.

Yes - it's strongly recommended. While reporting is electronic, some Tax Collector offices may ask for a printed certificate.

Contact our support team. We'll verify transmission and resend your completion data directly to the state.

Yes - provided you've chosen the expedited delivery option. You can download or reprint it anytime from your email.

At any Florida Tax Collector or DMV service center. The Class E Knowledge Exam is available statewide, usually by appointment but some counties allow walk-ins. Check with your County Tax Collector's Office.

Take a DMV Prep Course. Practice tests dramatically increase your pass rate and confidence for test day.

50 questions; pass with 40 correct. The exam covers Florida road signs, traffic laws, and safe-driving practices.

Yes, for a small retest fee. You can retake the Class E Knowledge Exam at the DMV or Tax Collector's office until you pass.

Yes - after passing your tests (written test and road test) and identity verification. You'll take a photo, complete your vision screening, and walk out with your official Florida Class E driver's license.

Teens under 18 take the 6-hour DETS Course starting August 1 2025, while adults 18+ take this 4-hour TLSAE Course.

1. Complete TLSAE 2) Pass the Class E Written Test 3) Pass vision and road tests 4) Provide required documents. These steps apply to all new adult drivers per Florida DHSMV guidelines.

Yes. You can take the course with proof of legal presence when applying for a Florida license.

Yes, they're separate courses. Defensive driving courses do not fulfill the Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education requirement.

Yes. It includes modern drug-impairment and prescription-safety education in accordance with Florida DHSMV standards.

Yes. The full course is available in English and Spanish with easy navigation and support.

At least 80%. The exam is an open book test at LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com and DrugAndAlcoholCourse.com.

You can retake it. The system lets you review material and retake the final until you pass.

One year from completion. Your completion record remains active in the state's system for 12 months.

Anyone applying for their first Florida driver's license must complete the course.

All first time drivers 18 years old and older must complete the state-approved TLSAE course to meet Florida DHSMV requirements before they can take the Class E Knowledge Exam.

Yes! They're two names for the same 4-hour required course.

The course is officially called "Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education," but most people still refer to it as the "Drug and Alcohol Course" from its original name.

It's 4 hours long and you can complete it in one sitting or in multiple sessions.

The course auto-saves your progress, so you can pause and resume anytime from any device.

Yes - 100% Florida DHSMV-approved.

LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com is an approved provider with direct electronic reporting to the state.

Yes, it's fully online and mobile-friendly.

You can complete it from your phone, tablet, or computer-no classrooms or appointments required.

Immediately - start right after checkout.

Enrollment is instant, and you can begin learning within minutes after payment confirmation.

Your progress is saved automatically.

The system tracks your exact place, so you can resume anytime without losing progress.

Yes - pause and resume anytime.

The platform saves your place even if you switch devices or close your browser.

Yes - it must be completed first.

The DMV exam system will not allow you to test until your TLSAE completion is reported to the state.

It's a 4-hour course required for all first-time Florida drivers before taking the DMV written exam.

The TLSAE (Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education) course teaches essential Florida traffic laws, DUI penalties, and safe driving practices to prepare new drivers for the road and the DMV knowledge test.