Florida is one of several states where parents can opt to teach their teen driver education. Many parents just send their teen to a Florida driver education course because of convenience, but there are many remote parts of Florida where a traditional driver education course may not be available. Additionally, some parents want to be more involved with their teen's learning.
In Florida, first time teen drivers are required to take a D.A.T.A (Drug Alcohol Traffic Awareness) course before applying for their learners permit. This course covers basic information about drugs, alcohol, trafic safety information and awareness and is four hours long. Teens can take their Florida DATA Course online and when completed, apply for their learners permit at age 15.
In Florida, to receive your learners permit, you must take the mandatory DATA course mentioned above and you will have to pass a written test. This test can be quite challenging and many do not pass it the first time. To prepare for your learners permit exam, the Driver Education Online website offers both the Florida DATA course and a Learners Permit Preparatory Course to help prepare teens for their driving.