Who is required to take the TLSAE course in Florida?

Any first-time driver license applicant who is age 18 or older must complete the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course before taking the DMV Written Knowledge Exam. This requirement is set by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to ensure that every new adult driver understands the basic rules of the road and the risks associated with impaired driving. If you've never held a driver license in Florida or any other state, the TLSAE course is your mandatory first step. Teens under 18 follow a different requirement (the 6-hour DETS course), but for adults, TLSAE is the state-approved gateway to earning a Florida driver license.