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Leon County Virtual School

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Driver's Education

FL State-Approved and Ready

Florida now requires teens to take a driver education course in order to get their learner’s license. The FLVS Driver Education course is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

You do not need your permit to start.

You do not already need your permit to start! This course meets the new requirements to earn your permit!

DETS Course

The SCVS course meets the Florida State Requirements.

24/7 access, self-paced, and fully online

Earn High School Credit

Students will earn 0.5 HS credit as long as they successfully pass the course.

Tuition-Free*

LCVS Driver Education is available tuition-free* for most Florida residents. *Unique requirements apply to Florida students who receive scholarship funding.

Free Learner’s License Exam

Students who complete the LCVS Driver Education course can take the learner's license exam online for free using the link inside the course, not through external sites.

Driver Education at LCVS

Student Selection & Eligibility

  • Students do not need a learner’s permit to enroll in the course.

  • Students must be eligible for high school enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year and must not have graduated.

Summer Course Delivery Model

Online Coursework

Enrollment remains open throughout the summer. Students may request a start date that best fits their schedule; however, please note that the course typically requires approximately eight (8) weeks to complete.

State Requirements & Certificates

Students who successfully complete the course will:

  • Earn ½ high school elective credit

  • Complete the required Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) training

  • Meet current Florida state requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit

While there is no longer a minimum age requirement to enroll, it is strongly recommended that students be close to age 15, as this aligns with eligibility for earning a learner’s permit and helps ensure readiness for the material.

Cost

All components of the Driver Education program are FREE for current LCS students.