Florida Permit Test FAQ

The Class E Knowledge Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions about Florida traffic laws, safe driving and traffic controls. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 20)

If you're under 18, yes, through an approved third-party provider. Others can take it in person at a service center or an approved provider. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 19)

Yes. 20/40 or better in each eye (with or without glasses) meets the standard; weaker vision is referred to an eye specialist. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 19)

At least 15, with the TLSAE course completed and the vision and Class E knowledge exams passed. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 8)

The Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course, required if you've never held a license anywhere. Passing driver's education at a certified DELAP school exempts you. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 8)

Only with a licensed driver 21 or older beside you, and only in daylight for the first 3 months; after that, until 10 p.m. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 25)

Hold your learner's license for 12 months or until 18, have no moving violation convictions in that time (one is allowed if adjudication is withheld), and have an adult certify 50 hours of driving, 10 at night. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 8)

At 16, not between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; at 17, not between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., unless driving to or from work or with a licensed driver 21 or older. (Official Florida Driver License Handbook, p. 25)