Florida Permit Test Practice
Florida calls its permit a learner's license, and you can get one at 15 from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) or a county tax collector office. The Class E knowledge exam has 50 questions on traffic laws and road signs, and you need 40 correct (80%).
Two recent changes matter. Since August 1, 2025, applicants under 18 must take the new 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course instead of the old 4-hour TLSAE class. And since February 6, 2026, all Florida knowledge and driving exams are given in English only. Once licensed, you drive in daylight only for the first three months, then until 10 p.m., and hold the learner's license for 12 months with 50 practice hours. Practicing free on DMV Permit Prep is a good way to prepare for the 50-question exam.
- Questions
- 50
- To pass
- 40 correct · 80%
- Permit age
- 15
- Practice
- 50 hours, 10 at night
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Florida permit test sample questions
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1. How is the Florida Class E knowledge exam set up?
2. What is the youngest age at which you can get a learner's license in Florida?
3. In Florida, when may a learner's license holder drive during the first three months?
4. In Florida, a 16-year-old with an intermediate license may drive unsupervised only between:
5. When it starts getting dark, you should:
How to get your learner's permit in Florida
- 1Complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course (required for under-18s since August 1, 2025).
- 2Study the Official Florida Driver License Handbook.
- 3Pass the 50-question Class E knowledge exam (40 correct), online through an approved provider if under 18 or in person.
- 4Book an appointment at an FLHSMV or tax collector office with REAL ID-compliant identity documents.
- 5Bring a parent or guardian to sign the consent form (or bring a notarized form).
- 6Pass the vision and hearing tests and pay the fee to receive your learner's license.
Learner's license holders drive in daylight only for the first 3 months, then until 10 p.m., always with a licensed driver 21+. Permit holding period: 12 months or until 18. Fee: $48 state fee (some tax collector offices add a service fee).
The Florida knowledge test
Class E knowledge exam on traffic laws and signs; teens under 18 may take it online through an approved provider, while adults test in person; English only since February 6, 2026.
Study tips for Florida
- Study in English: since February 6, 2026, Florida no longer offers translated knowledge exams or translation devices.
- Memorize Florida's learner's license limits (daylight only for 3 months, then until 10 p.m.), which often appear on the exam.
- Know the 'Move Over' law and the penalties table in the handbook, since fines and suspension periods are frequent questions.
CDL in Florida
Florida CDL applicants pass the general knowledge and endorsement tests at an FLHSMV or tax collector driver license office to get a Commercial Learner's Permit, complete federal ELDT for a first Class A or B license, and hold the CLP 14 days before the skills test.
Motorcycle in Florida
Florida has no motorcycle learner's permit: you must complete a Florida Rider Training Program Basic RiderCourse, then add the motorcycle endorsement (or get a motorcycle-only license) at an FLHSMV or tax collector office.
Florida permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Florida permit test?
The Class E knowledge exam has 50 multiple-choice questions on traffic laws and road signs. You need 40 correct (80%) to pass.
Can I take the Florida permit test online?
Teens under 18 can take the knowledge exam online through an FLHSMV-approved provider. Adults 18 and older take it in person.
What course do I need for a Florida learner's permit?
Since August 1, 2025, applicants under 18 must complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course. Adults take the 4-hour TLSAE course.
Is the Florida permit test available in Spanish?
No. Since February 6, 2026, all Florida driver license knowledge and driving exams are given in English only.
Official information: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
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