FDOT Teen Driver's ED Program
INFORMATION
Student must obtain a florida learner's license permit prior to scheduling any Behind the Wheel lessons.
Student's transportation to Lessons is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Course Highlights
- Great for new drivers of all skill levels.
- Real world driving experience.
- Excellent preparation for the driver's license skills test.
- Vehicle and insurance provided by us.
- Taught by the State of Florida certified driving instructors.
Behind the Wheel Driver Training offered in:
Levy County:
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Driving Lessons/ Behind the Wheel Training
Learn to drive today! Our state certified instructors teach you to drive using state approved training vehicles, on real roads and highways. All you need to begin is your Florida Learner's License. We provide the vehicle and insurance. You provide the time and you'll be driving in no time! We offer lessons in English.
Driver's Ed Course Format
The FDOT Teen Driver's ED training program is designed for young drivers in pursuit of a Florida Driver’s License. This One-On-One, personalized, interactive classroom training course is formatted to educate and train individuals in defensive driving techniques. This will prepare drivers for the Driver’s License skills test.
Goal of Driver Education
The goal of the Florida Safety Council's Driver Education program is to develop the knowledge base and skills needed to safely, legally, and economically operate a motor vehicle. An emphasis is placed on proper and timely decision making, and risk management skills.
Frequently Asked Questions about our Drivers Education Course
Who will teach the Driver Education course?
The Florida Safety Council is a not-for-profit organization, and has been providing education and training services in Florida since 1953. We focus on reliability and excellence. This lesson is taught by a professionally certified, State of Florida approved instructor. Each instructor has undergone extensive training in various levels of driver’s education, as well as background screenings.
What types of vehicles will the student learn to drive in?
The Florida Safety Council provides late-model sedans equipped with dual control brakes and automatic transmissions. The vehicles are setup with a dual brake system which keeps students safe, and provides instructors more opportunity to direct the student driver, allowing student drivers to learn faster.
Are students required to have an identity code valid Florida license?
Students must obtain a restricted drivers license / learner’s license prior to the start of their first lesson. Additional information about Florida learner's license can be found in the Florida DMSMV Driver's Handbook.
Are students insured in case of an accident?
The Florida Safety Council would like to make this process easy and convenient for you so we provide all insurance for the student driver, the instructor, and the vehicle. The student is fully covered so it is not necessary to obtain any additional motor vehicle insurance when in training session with us.
How will the student get to the driving lesson?
The student is responsible for his or her own transportation to and from the office.
Is there a written test?
In order to obtain your Florida Driver license you must successfully pass the DHSMV General Knowledge, and Road Signs skills test.
Is there a discount on auto insurance?
Six hours or more of driving lessons may qualify for an auto insurance discount. Each student should check with their insurance agent to see if they qualify for an auto insurance discount upon completion of a specified number of behind the wheel sessions/hours.