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Florida, like many states, has instituted a Graduated Driving Licensing Program (GDL) in an effort to minimize the risks associated with being a first-time driver.

Milestones and age requirements for the program are as follows:

• 15 years old – Learner’s Permit
• 16-17 years old – Intermediate or provisional license
• 18 years old – Full privilege driver’s license

When applying for a Learner’s Permit you need:

• Form HSMV 71142 (Parental Consent for a Driver Application of a Minor)
• Proof of identity, such as a birth certificate
• Social Security Number, such as your Social Security Card
• Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course Completion Certificate or out-of-state learner’s permit.
• Proof of residential address.

Here is a complete list of acceptable documents.

For your provisional license you need:

• Your Florida or out-of-state Learner’s permit
• Road test waiver from Driver’s Ed course is applicable
• Certification that you completed the required behind-the-wheel training hours

At 18 years of age, your provisional license becomes a full, unrestricted license.

At your local office of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).

You may call the DHSMV customer service center at (850) 617-2000. You can visit the department website at https://www.flhsmv.gov/locations/.

Yes, all first-time drivers in Florida are required by state law to complete a driver’s education course prior to receiving their license.

You can transfer an out-of-state Learner’s Permit or Provisional License to a Florida Learner’s Permit or Provisional License. If you have an out-of-state Driver’s License you can transfer it to a Florida license without taking a written test or a driving test.

The Florida permit test asks questions on traffic laws, road signs and safe driving techniques that are covered in the state driver’s manual. Here are examples of manual content that may be tested for on the exam:

• If you are convicted of, or plead no contest, to three traffic offenses that cause crashes within 36 months, you must complete a DHSMV approved driver improvement course that includes behind-the-wheel training and an assessment of your driving safety

• If your vehicle starts skidding, take your foot off the gas pedal. Do not use your brakes, if possible. Turn the vehicle’s front tires in the direction you want to go (steer in the direction of the skid).

The Florida written test is a multiple choice test.

No, questions on the Florida written test come from the state driver’s manual. Obviously, some questions may be more difficult than others. Study your manual thoroughly.

The Florida test has a total of 50 questions divided into two sections.

First, study your Florida driver’s manual. This handy book is filled with valuable driving information and state rules of the road. You should also take practice tests online to assess your knowledge and identify areas where you should focus more of your study efforts. Take a practice test.

Download a free copy of the Florida Driver’s Manual right here on this website.

There’s no substitute for hard work. Study the Florida Driver’s Manual thoroughly and apply the rules you learn to when you practice driving. You should also take practice tests to test your knowledge and get more familiar with the format of the real test. Take a practice test now.

Get a good night’s sleep! Being fully rested for the test will ensure your brain is functioning at top capacity. You can still do some light review of the Florida Driver’s Manual and take a practice test or two but be sure to get to bed early. Also, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach the DHSMV office before your test so you are not rushed or stressed.

It is recommended that you make an appointment to avoid long wait times at the DHSMV office.

The test will be given to you at your local DHSMV office.

You need to bring the following:

• Form HSMV 71142 (Parental Consent for a Driver Application of a Minor)
• Proof of identity, such as a birth certificate
• Social Security Number, such as your Social Security Card
• Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course Completion Certificate or out-of-state learner’s permit.
• Proof of residential address.

Here is a complete list of acceptable documents.

You should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Yes, you will need to pay a $48 fee.

The test includes 50 questions divided into two sections. One section covers the rules of the road. The other section covers road signs. You must answer at least 40 of the 50 questions correctly in order to pass. Take a practice test formatted like the real thing.

You will receive your Learner’s Permit and can begin logging your required 50 hours of driving practice that are needed to receive your provisional license.

You can retake the test when you are ready.

Yes, you will need to pay a $10 fee each time you retake it.

First, you will need to complete 50 hours of behind the wheel training. During the first three months you can only drive during daylight hours. After the first three months you can drive until 10 p.m. When you have your learner’s permit you can only drive when accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.

You must have had your Learner’s Permit for one year without incident. You must also be at least 16 years of age.

Yes, provided you are accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.

During the first three months of having your Learner’s Permit you can only drive during the daytime. After that you can drive until 10 p.m.

Yes, you must be accompanied at all times by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age.

In the event of a lost learner’s permit, you can replace it online or at the DHSMV office. The replacement fee is $25. You should also be prepared to show your identification documents like you did when you first obtained the permit.

Practice driving as much as you can. Also be sure to read the state rules of the road and use them during your driving practice.

Practice turns, parking, driving with other traffic, defensive driving, starting and stopping.

Talk to friends and relatives who have taken the test and practice the maneuvers they say are on the test – for example, most driving tests include 3-point turns, stopping, starting changing lanes, proper signaling, parking and more.

Contact the local DHSMV office or go online.

You will take the test at the local DHSMV office.

You should bring:

• Your Florida or out-of-state Learner’s permit
• Road test waiver from Driver’s Ed course is applicable
• Certification that you completed the required behind-the-wheel training hours

• A vehicle
• Vehicle registration and proof of insurance

A parent or legal guardian should bring you if you are under 18 years of age.

You will be asked to demonstrate a high enough level of driving skill to not be considered a danger to yourself or others when behind the wheel. This means you should be able to drive in traffic, safely navigate roadways and make turns, stops and other maneuvers.

There are several reasons a new driver may fail the test, including nerves, insufficient practice or a lack of driving knowledge. The best way to ensure you don’t fail is to study your driver’s handbook, take practice tests and practice driving as much as you can.

• Being nervous and paying more attention to the examiner than to the road in front of you
• Failing to signal when turning
• Failing to check your mirrors when changing lanes
• Failing to come to a complete stop
• Going over the speed limit

You can retake the test when you are ready.

You can take the test five times in a one-year period. If you fail all five attempts you will have to request approval from the Bureau of Administrative Review (BAR) to take a sixth test.

You will receive your provisional license which will allow you to drive unsupervised between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. if you are 16 years old and between the hours of 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. if you are 17 years of age.

If you are 16 years old, you can only drive unsupervised between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. If you are 17 years old you can only drive unsupervised between the hours of 5 a.m. and 1 a.m.

Regardless of your age, you can drive anytime if you are supervised by a licensed driver 21 years old or older or you are going to or from work.

If you own a vehicle with at least four wheels and are registering it, you must at least meet Florida’s minimum insurance requirements.

The minimum requirements are $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) as long as you have a valid Florida license plate.

PIP insurance, also called Florida No Fault Insurance, covers you regardless of fault (i.e. whether or not you cause the crash) – up to the limits of your policy.

You can renew a license online, in person or by mail. There is a $15 fee to renew an expired license.

You can replace a lost or stolen license online or in person. If you are a non-US citizen, you must apply in person.

If renewing in person, you must do so at the local DHSMV office.

At certain points during your life span you will be required to take the vision test. You will not have to take it each time you renew your license.

The Florida vision test requires you to meet or exceed the following vision standards:

• 20/40 or better vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses meets state requirements without referral to an eye specialist

• 20/50 or worse vision in either eye with or without corrective lenses are referred to an eye specialist for possible improvement

• 20/70 vision in either eye, or both eyes together may pass after referral to an eye specialist, providing the vision in the worst eye is better than 20/200