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Defensive Drivers Institute driver's ed review: prices and features

Online driver's ed in New York, Florida. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.

Las Vegas company on the DMV's online pre-licensing list; audio read-along is optional.

Good to know

New York: sale $42.95 (regular $52.95); finish in one sitting or take breaks.
Optional audio read-along.
Spanish version available.
Florida: the 6-hour DETS course is $19.95, covering the course, final exam and certificate.

From Defensive Drivers Institute's own website, checked October 20, 2026.

Courses and prices

State	Course	Price	Approval
New York	5-hour pre-licensing course (18+)	$42.95Sale $42.95 (regular $52.95).	NYS DMV online pre-licensing course providers list (checked 2026-10-23) as "Defensive Drivers Institute, LLC"
Florida	DETS course (6 hr)	$19.95$19.95 for course, final exam and certificate. The Class E permit exam is a separate step.	FLHSMV DETS list (checked 2026-10-23) as "Defensive Driver Institute"

Features

Teaching style	Not confirmed
Phone app	Not confirmed
Works on a phone	Yes
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

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Questions parents ask

Is Defensive Drivers 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 Defensive Drivers Institute approved in Florida?

Yes. It's on the official FLHSMV list of approved DETS providers, checked October 23, 2026.

How much does Defensive Drivers Institute cost?

New York 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+): $42.95; Florida DETS course (6 hr): $19.95. Prices were read on Defensive Drivers Institute's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.