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Florida 4 Hour TLSAE Course for New Drivers Class / Drug, Alcohol, Traffic Awareness (DATA) Course

Officially named Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE), this class is still commonly refered to as the Drug, Alcohol, Traffic Awareness (DATA) course.  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 our school requires you to be at least 15 1/2 years old at the time of course registration.

  • Certified In FloridaFlorida Statute (F.S) 322.095 requires any first time Florida driver license applicant to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education program prior to obtaining a Learners Permit.
  • Florida state law requires successful completion of a TLSAE course prior to obtain a learner’s drivers license for all first time drivers.

Our TLSAE 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 4 Hour TLSAE Class (DATA Course)

Classroom 4 Hour TLSAE Course

$24.95

Certificate electronically delivered to DMV
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$30.00

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Free Resources for New Drivers

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Traditional Live TLSAE Class at Nations

The TLSAE 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.

The TLSAE New Drivers defensive driving school course is available in a traditional Live classroom at the Nations Traffic Safety School in Tampa on once a month on Monday evenings and in Tallahassee once a month on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.  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.

Register for TLSAE Class   Click here to Register for a Traditional Live Classroom Seminar.  Classes fill up quickly; see the Classes at Nations page for schedules.