DATA Course

Required for new drivers 18 and older
State of Florida Authorized for All Florida Counties
Train at Your Own Pace
Automatic Completion Reporting to the DMV

Who Needs to Take the Florida DATA Course?

New drivers who are 18 and older must complete the DATA course before applying for their first FL license. You are exempt from the course if you completed a driver’s ed program approved by the Florida Department of Education or previously held a license in another state.

Licensed drivers may also be required to take the course after a drug- or alcohol-related driving offense.

How the DATA Course Works

First step is Registration
You enter your name, address, phone, email, birthdate and create a username and password.
Next step is payment
We accept all major credit cards.
Now you answer a series of security questions
These questions will pop up at random during the course to make sure it is you.
Start the course
There are 7 Modules and each has a required time you must spend before you can take the quiz and move on.
Remember
If you are taking a break, logout. You can login anytime and pick up where you left off.
Take the Test
When you complete the DATA Course and pass the test your completion information is automatically transmitted to the Florida DMV. The DMV does not accept paper certificates for the DATA Course.

Topics Addressed in the DATA Course

Here are examples of what the DATA course is all about. These are just a few examples. Note that this is not a difficult course, and the test is easy if you pay attention to the material.

Physical Factors

How alcohol and drugs leave the body and how fast your body absorbs alcohol and drugs.
The short-term effects of alcohol and drugs on your body and how the heart rate and breathing are affected.
The effects of alcohol on your brain, nervous system, judgment, alertness, vision, coordination and reaction time.
The dangers of combining alcohol and other drugs.

Psychological Factors

The effects of use, abuse, dependence and addiction.
The costs of addiction on friends, family and employment.
Loss of judgment. Many people who are intoxicated don't think they are impaired.
Alcohol as a gateway drug.
Positive versus negative coping skills.

Major Florida Traffic Laws

The Florida Graduated Driver Licensing program and insurance requirements.
Zero tolerance, implied consent, the minimum drinking age in Florida. Florida's progressive DUI Laws.
The Florida DMV points system and drivers license suspensions, cancellations and revocations.
Safety equipment, including seat belts, child safety seats and air bags.

Questions and Answers About the Drug and Alcohol Test

What is the DATA course about, and how long is the course?

The DATA Course (also known as TLSAE or DATE course) teaches you how drugs, alcohol, your mood and other factors affect your ability to drive safely. The course is a total of 4 hours long (a state requirement). On DMV Florida, you can log in and log out of the course so you can do it on your own schedule.

Who has to take the DATA Course?

Anyone 18 and older who is getting their first drivers license in Florida is required to complete the DATA course. It can also be required by court order.

Do you have to take the DATA course to get your learner permit in Florida?

No, you don’t need to take the DATA course to get your learner permit in Florida. The DATA course is required for new drivers 18 and older who are first-time license applicants.

Permit applicants under age 18 must take a Driver Education Traffic Safety course and pass the Permit Test.

Is there a test for the DATA Course?

As you progress through the DATA Course there are quizzes for each section and at the end of the DATA course there is a 40 question test. The test is not difficult if pay attention to the course materials.

What happens when I complete the DATA course? Do I receive a certificate?

The DMV does NOT accept paper certificates for the DATA course. When you complete your course your information is electronically transmitted to the DMV. When you go to the DMV to get your learner permit they will look up your information based on your name and social security number.