Florida Driver's Handbook 2011

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2. The Florida Driver License

• 2.1. Definitions
• 2.2. Florida Classified Driver Licenses
• 2.3. Who Needs One?
• 2.4. Who Does Not Need One?
• 2.5. Identification Requirements
• 2.6. Vision Requirements
• 2.7. Parent's Consent for Minors
• 2.8. Examinations
• 2.9. Physical and Mental Requirements
• 2.10. Restriction and Endorsement Codes on Florida Licenses
• 2.11. Selective Service
• 2.12. Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education
• 2.13. Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
• 2.14. Career Offender
• 2.15. Voluntary Contributions
• 2.16. Fees

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The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issues the following classes of licenses: Class A, B, C, and E. Classes A, B, and C are for drivers of commercial motor vehicles such as large trucks and buses. Class E is for drivers of non-commercial vehicles. There is a separate manual entitled Commercial Driver License Manual for truck and bus drivers. This manual is available at any driver licenses or tax collector licensing agent office that offer driver license services or on the Department's web page at www.flhsmv.gov. If you wish to drive a motor vehicle you must be properly tested and licensed.

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