Florida

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Attention Florida parents and teens!  Stop by and visit us in person at an upcoming conference in your area:

What:  FPEA Conference

When:  May 22-24, 2008

Where:  Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida

FLORIDA
Includes STATE APPROVED Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course

If you're under 18 you must meet the following requirements to get your Operator license:

1. Be at least 16 years old

2. Held a Learner's Permit one year with no traffic convictions

3. Parent certification - you have a minimum of 50 Hours behind the wheel

DRIVER ED IN A BOX® CAN HELP!!!

First let's get you a permit (Must be 15 years old)

A. You will need one primary and one secondary form of identification.

B. Your Social Security Number if issued

C. Proof that you completed a Traffic Law and substance Abuse Education. Your Driver Ed in a Box® course includes free enrollment into A.D.A.P.T. a Florida State approved course provided by American Safety Institute.

D. A Parental Consent form

E. You will be required to take a written test, vision test and hearing test. Driver Ed in a Box® gives you the information you will need in the first four hours of classroom, combined with several quizzes to be sure you are prepared to take the written test. (We also suggest as you complete the test prep section you obtain the FL state drivers handbook to familiarize yourself with any specific FL regulations.)

Now it's time for your Operator license (age 16 -17)

A. You must have held your permit one year without any traffic convictions.

B. A parent or guardian certification that you have at least 50 hours behind the wheel driving experience. Driver Ed in a Box® gives parents the tools to use this minimal requirement giving the teen driver the training necessary to become a Safe-Collision free driver. Our course is family friendly, built from the ground up with classroom, videos, audio CD training instructions and training mirrors. It gives the teen goals to reach for every level of driving. When completed the teen and parent are both confident the new driver will be able to drive safely and defensively resulting in collision free driving. Please take some time if you have not done so and review our product description page. We feel you will agree it is the best way to prepare yourself for the road.

C. You are required to take a driving test or present a waiver.

D. Restrictions:

Unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or you are traveling to or from work, you may only drive between:
16 years old - 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
17 years old - 5 a.m. and 1 a.m.

Operator license age 18 - All restrictions removed

"Driver Ed in a Box has really helped me to see the possible dangers on the road and how to react quickly and with the correct response. It showed me how I can create space around my car and how to maintain that space so that I may be able to prevent an accident. It showed me how to prepare my vehicle and myself in different weather conditions. It helped me know how to choose a vehicle and take care of one. After reading through the text and watching the movies, which explained things so clearly, I think that I am ready and prepared." - Student, Panama City, Florida

"Driver Ed in a Box is a good, solid driver ed course meant to be taught by the people who know the student best. I like that." - C.D.C., Polk City, Florida

"Driver Ed in a Box is excellent. The price is right and the information and plan is great for teaching my teen to drive." - Parent, Jacksonville Florida

"This program helped me a lot! I knew a few basics from watching my parents and others drive, but I still didn't feel comfortable behind the wheel. With this graduated program, I was given enough time to get comfortable driving long before hitting serious traffic. Now, thanks to this course, I feel I can drive very safely without nervousness." - J.E.G., Polk City, Florida