The Florida Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course requires a minimum of 6 hours to complete. This is a state-required instructional time and you cannot finish the course faster than 6 hours. You have 120 days from enrollment to complete the course.

All FLHSMV-approved DETS programs must include 6 hours of instructional content. Timed sections within the course enforce this requirement — you cannot advance through the material faster than the minimum time allows regardless of how quickly you read.

Most students take between 6 and 8 hours depending on their reading pace and the number of breaks they take.

You do not need to complete all 6 hours at once. Your progress saves automatically each time you leave the course. You can return at any time and pick up where you left off within your 120-day access window.

You have 120 days from your enrollment date to complete the course. Make sure you complete it before your access window closes — incomplete courses do not result in a certificate and your completion will not be reported to FLHSMV.

How long does the Florida DETS Course take? The course requires a minimum of 6 hours. Most students take between 6 and 8 hours depending on their pace.

Can I finish faster than 6 hours? No. The course includes timed sections that enforce the state-required minimum of 6 hours.

Do I have to complete the 6 hours in one sitting? No. Your progress saves automatically and you can return at any time within your 120-day window.

Does the timer keep running if I leave the course open and walk away? No. The timer only counts active time spent on the course content.

How long do I have to complete the course? You have 120 days from your enrollment date to complete the course.