Florida Drug Abuse: For New Drivers in Florida, Drug and Alcohol Test Is a Necessity

For residents of Florida that want to get their driver’s license, education is a must. The Florida government requires all first-time drivers in the state to pass a Drug and Alcohol Traffic Awareness (DATA) course also called a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course prior to getting their license.

Fortunately, taking the course has become more convenient, thanks to Florida traffic schools offering online versions of the course. The course takes approximately four hours to complete, and those taking it are able to login and logout as many times as they need to in order to finish the course. The system will automatically log the time each test-taker has spent online so as to help them keep track of the time they have spent taking it.

For those who have just moved to Florida, drug and alcohol courses like this one are meant to teach them all about the state-specific rules and regulations they need to follow in order to be able to drive in the area. This is why they are comprehensive programs.

The DATA course, and others like it, teach drivers how the abuse of alcohol and other substances can affect the ability to drive, inform them of all the laws they need to follow and their responsibilities as drivers, and instruct them on safe and defensive driving techniques and how driving awareness on roadways can be improved.

Upon the successful completion of this Florida traffic school course, drivers may also elect to take the exams for their drivers’ licenses online as well. This system is thus geared towards offering Florida drivers the utmost in convenience.

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Driver Training Associates can help first-time drivers as well as those who have just moved to Florida – people who find themselves in need of Florida Drug and Alcohol Course and education. The company offers topnotch online traffic school courses that can’t be beat for convenience and ease of use. Visit the company’s homepage at DriverTrainingAssociates.com.

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