New Drivers Class / D.A.T.E.
Officially named Drugs, Alcohol and Traffic Education (D.A.T.E.), this is a 4 hour class for the individual who has never had a Driver's License. Students must be a resident of Florida and at least 14 years old at the time of course registration.
Florida Statute (F.S) 322.095 requires any first time Florida driver license applicant to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education program (Drugs, Alcohol and Traffic Education (D.A.T.E.)).- Florida state law requires successful completion of a traffic law and substance abuse course prior to obtain a learner’s drivers license for all first time drivers.
- This class must be completed within 90 days of Registration for the course.
The D.A.T.E. course is designed to reduce the number of persons killed and injured on highways by helping drivers of all ages become well-informed and responsible. The program covers state laws, the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving and techniques for avoiding crashes.
Our New Drivers Class is offered two ways; as an Online Internet Class and in a Traditional Classroom. Whichever method you choose, your Completion Certificate is accepted by any Florida DMV office to obtain your Learners Permit.
Online Class Features
The D.A.T.E. online traffic school class requires a total of 4 hours of course time. At the end of the course a 40 question multiple choice test must be passed to complete the online class. To pass the exam, you will need to answer 32 of the 40 questions correctly.
The online traffic school class is divided into three sections.
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Session 1
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Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs and Their Effects…
Focuses on how alcohol, tobacco and other drugs affect your body and may influence your quality of life.
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Session 2
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Alcohol Impairment, Traffic Safety and the DUI Laws…
Concentrates on specific rules and skills. You are encouraged to drive defensively and responsibly by using good judgment behind the wheel.
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Session 3
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Traffic Laws and Responsible Driving…
Concentrates on specific rules and skills. You are encouraged to drive defensively and responsibly by using good judgment behind the wheel.
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When you complete the online class and pass the final exam, we automatically transmit your information electronically to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for you. Your records appear in their computer system within approximately 48 hours of completion. The records remains on file with the state and allows you to go to any DMV Office to apply for your Learner's Permit. You also receive a copy of your completion certificate via USPS within a couple of business days.
Internet Class is Easy to Use
Our internet traffic school class is simple to use. It is designed to accommodate the novice or expert Internet user. You log onto the web site anytime -- 24/7, and Register on-line through your normal internet connection. Or, you may call NTSI Call Center at (888) 312-6874 to register on the telephone and begin immediately.
After you register, you have 90 days to complete this traffic school course. You may take the New Drivers online class at any time of the day, and pause or exit the course at any time. If you exit the course, your total time spent in the class at that point is recorded. When you Login the next time, you will enter at the position where you exited.
Online Access
When you register for this online traffic school course, you will be given a test key to gain immediate access to the class. Be sure to write down this Key Number. Once you are registered for the online class, you can return to the Internet Traffic School using the Login Button and Test Key Number.
The cost of our online class is $24.95 and is complete. It includes the course, all State of Florida fees, certificate processing and electronic delivery of your information to the Florida DMV. There are NO HIDDEN FEES or surprise charges when you register!. You will receive a copy of your Certificate in the mail for your personal records within a couple of days.
If you have any questions or require any assistance, you may contact us or National Traffic Safety Institute's Technical Support at (888) 312-6874.
Traditional Live Class at Nations
The New Drivers traffic school course is available in a traditional Live classroom at the Nations Traffic Safety School in Tampa on alternate Monday evenings throughout the month. Our classes are conducted in a relaxed seminar style format. The instructor and students interact discussing various topics including:
- Effects of alcohol and drugs on your body and when mixed with driving.
- Legal and financial consequences of a DUI conviction.
- Major causes of traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities.
- Defensive Driving Techniques, common distractions and the 3 second rule.
- How to safely react to various situations, driving conditions and when the posted Speed Limit is to fast.
- Traffic Laws and Responsible Driving.
The cost of our Traditional Live Classroom course is $30.00 (in English). It includes the course, classroom materials, all State of Florida fees, and your certificate. Your original Certificate (for the DMV) and a copy is provided at the end of the class for your records.
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Benefits
Attendance of the D.A.T.E. traffic school course benefits you by:
- Allows you to obtain a learner’s drivers license.
- You will learn about state laws, the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving and techniques for avoiding crashes.
- Reducing the number of persons killed and injured on highways by helping drivers of all ages become well-informed and responsible.
