What are the steps to Florida Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE)?
- Take and complete Aceable’s four-hour Florida TLSAE course.
- Pass the Knowledge Test online with Aceable (only if you are 14-17 years old).
- Get your permit at the DMV.
- Complete 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
- Get your license at the DMV.
For more detailed step-by-step directions, check out our
5 Steps blog post.
What happens if I fail a level assessment?
At the end of each level is a level assessment consisting of 10 questions. The questions will be a mix of multiple-choice and true/false questions. You must score at least 80% or better (at least 8 out of 10 questions correct) in order to pass and go on to the next level. If you fail a level assessment, you can take it again. There is no limit on how many times you can take a level assessment and you don’t have to pay again to take a level assessment more than once.
What’s the difference between Aceable’s TLSAE course final exam and the Knowledge Exam?
Passing the TLSAE course final exam allows Aceable to send your course completion information to the state of Florida and serves as proof that you successfully passed the four-hour TLSAE course. The Knowledge Exam, however, is not the final exam. This is an additional exam you need to take to get your Florida permit/license. If you are 14-17 years old, you can take the Knowledge Exam online with Aceable for an additional fee of $25. If you’re 18 years old or older, the state of Florida requires that you take the Knowledge Exam at your DMV office.
Can I take the Knowledge Exam with Aceable?
If you are 14-17 years old and want to take your written Knowledge Exam with Aceable – instead of taking it at the Driver License Office – you can purchase the exam separately through Aceable for $25. If you’re 18 years old or older, Florida requires that you take the written Knowledge Exam at the Driver License Office. You CANNOT take the written knowledge exam online with Aceable. Students who take the Knowledge Exam with Aceable will need to:
- Answer 50 questions in 60 minutes
- Score at least an 80% (40 out of 50 questions correct).
- Pass all security questions.
Florida state law requires that you purchase the knowledge exam again if you fail the exam, fail a security question, or don’t complete the exam in 60 minutes. You have up to three chances to take the exam online. After that, the state of Florida requires that you take the exam at the Driver License Office in person.
What happens if I fail the final exam?
After you complete Level 12 and the Level 12 Assessment, you’ll take the final course exam. The exam has 40 questions and you must score at least 80% or better (at least 32 out of 40 questions correct) in order to pass. If you fail the final exam, you can take it again. There is no limit on how many times you can take the final exam and you don’t have to pay again to take it more than once.
Will I get a Certificate of Completion from Aceable?
You won’t receive a paper or digital certificate from Aceable. Instead, we’ll send your completion information to the Florida DMV once you finish the course. Your information gets processed automatically, and we’ll email you when you’re eligible to get your permit or license at your local Driver License Office. You do not need to present a certificate at the Driver License Office.
When can I get my permit?
You can get your permit if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are at least 15 years old.
- You have completed the four-hour TLSAE course.
- You have completed and passed the written Knowledge Exam online with Aceable OR you have completed and passed the Knowledge Exam at your local DMV.
What do I bring to the DMV to get my permit?
- Proof of Identification – Birth certificate (or a certified copy issued by state you were born in) or United States Passport
- Proof of Social Security Number – Original social security card or your W-2 showing your SSN
- Proof of Residential Address – Home utility bill, cable bill, home telephone bill, etc. (Non-US Citizens must present proof of legal presence)
- Parental Consent Form (print this out here) – If you’re under 18 years old and are unmarried, one parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Stepparents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you. You must sign this at the DMV.
- Parent Proctoring of Online Driver License Testing by a Minor (print this out here) – You only need this form if you are 14-17 years old and took the Knowledge Exam online with Aceable (for an additional purchase).
- $48 licensing fee (covers both the permit and the license)
For a more personalized checklist, check our Florida DMV’s resource:
GatherGoGet.com
How many behind-the-wheel driving hours am I required to complete?
If you’re a teen under 18 years old and have your permit, you’ll need to complete the behind-the-wheel hours. You can practice driving with any licensed adult who is at least 21 years old or older. You’ll need to complete 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, 10 of which must be done at night. There are no restrictions in terms of the number of hours you can do per day. If you want, you can do your behind-the-wheel hours with a driving school instead of your parent. You can find a list of state-approved professional driving schools here. Note: You can only drive during certain times of the day depending on how long you’ve had your permit.
- First 3 months: during daylight only
- After 3 months: 6am to 10pm
You
don’t need to fill out a driving log. However, if you wanted to track the required 50 hours, you can simply download the driving log
here.
When can I get my license?
You can get your license when you meet all of the following requirements:
- You’re at least 16 years old.
- You’ve held your permit for at least 12 months without any convictions or until you’re 18 years old, whichever happens first.
- You’ve completed the 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practice (10 of which must be at night).
What do I bring to the DMV to get my license?
Proof of Identification – Birth certificate (or a certified copy issued by state you were born in) or United States Passport Proof of Social Security Number – Original social security card or your W-2 showing your SSN Proof of Residential Address – Home utility bill, cable bill, home telephone bill, etc. (Non-US Citizens must present proof of legal presence) Parental Consent Form (print this out here) – You’ll only need this form if you’re an unmarried teen under 18 years old. One parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Stepparents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you. You must sign this at the DMV. A vehicle for the driving test – You have to be accompanied by a licensed driver if you don’t have a valid license. If you need an interpreter, you can bring one for the test, but there can be no other passengers in the car. Adults – $48 licensing fee (if you are a teen under 18 years old, you already paid this fee when you applied for your permit) Teens under 18 years old – your Florida permit For a more personalized checklist, check our Florida DMV’s resource: GatherGoGet.com
What happens if I fail an identity security question in the course?
You’ll be asked identity security questions at various points throughout the course. If you fail a question (which we doubt you will since these questions are all about you!), we must return you to the beginning of the level and you must start over from there. Unfortunately, it’s a state requirement that we can’t get around. On the bright side, our levels are super short and you’ll make it back to where you were in no time.
Are You Associated With Florida Virtual School?
Aceable is in no way associated with Florida Virtual School. Aceable’s course can help students complete learner license requirements in as little as four hours.
With Florida Virtual School, students have to take a semester-long class before they can get their learner license.
