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American Safety Institute driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in New York, Florida. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
Tallahassee company (listed by the DMV as American Safety Inc) with a New York office in Albany. Not the same company as American Safety Council.
Good to know
- New York: $49.95, completion reported to the DMV within 48 hours, no final exam.
- Audio narration and a Spanish version are available.
- In business since 1992; not the same company as American Safety Council.
- Florida: the 6-hour DETS course is $29.95; the package with the official permit exam is $64.95. Spanish version and audio narration available.
From American Safety Institute's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+) | $49.95$49.95, no hidden fees. | NYS DMV online pre-licensing course providers list (checked 2026-10-23) as "American Safety Inc" |
| Florida | DETS course (6 hr) | $29.95DETS only $29.95 (permit exam not included). Full First Time Driver package with the official permit exam and a practice exam $64.95 (regular $70). | FLHSMV DETS list (checked 2026-10-23) as "American Safety Institute, LLC" |
Features
| Teaching style | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Not confirmed |
| Works on a phone | Not confirmed |
| Permit test in the course | Not confirmed |
| Practice tests | Not confirmed |
| Spanish version | Yes |
| Read-aloud audio | Yes |
| Parent tools | Not confirmed |
| Book in-car lessons | Not confirmed |
| Pass or money-back guarantee | Not confirmed |
"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the provider's own site. It may still exist; ask them.
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Questions parents ask
Is American Safety Institute approved in New York?
Yes. It's on the New York DMV's list of approved online pre-licensing course providers, checked October 23, 2026. The online course is for drivers 18 and older.
Is American Safety Institute approved in Florida?
Yes. It's on the official FLHSMV list of approved DETS providers, checked October 23, 2026.
How much does American Safety Institute cost?
New York 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+): $49.95; Florida DETS course (6 hr): $29.95. Prices were read on American Safety Institute's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.
Sources
- americansafetyinstitute.com/new-york-5-hour-pre-licensing-course
- dmv.ny.gov/business/driver-training/online-pre-licensing-course-providers
- americansafetyinstitute.com/florida-6-hour-dets-course
- flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/education-courses/driver-improvement-schools/driver-education-traffic-safety-dets