ORLANDO, Fla. — Big changes are coming for teen drivers in Florida. A new state law (SB 994) will require teens to complete a six-hour driver’s education course before they can get a learner’s permit.

While longtime drivers must think of the act of driving a car as pretty dull, it's probably totally different for new drivers. Not only do they need to learn the functions of a car and the rules of ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida teens ready to get behind the wheel on their own will be spending more time practicing before they can get their driver's license thanks to a new state law. Teens in the ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A new Florida law now requires teens ages 14 to 17 to complete an online driver’s education course before they can get a learner’s permit. Bay District Schools is ...

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death for teenagers in the U.S., according to the CDC. This, and the fact that they’re newer to driving, makes young drivers the most expensive age group ...

A recent study shows a 25% increase in fatalities from crashes involving young drivers in the U.S. since 2013. Florida ranks seventh in the nation for the highest teen fatal crash risk, with a rate of ...