Florida Third-Party Road Test Providers (2026): Approved List & How to Book

TLDR Florida allows you to take your Class E road test with an FLHSMV-approved third-party provider (authorized under F.S. 322.56) instead of at a state office. Providers such as AB Auto Driving School, Cantor's Driving School, and Driving School of Florida offer the test at private locations with more flexible hours. Results are submitted electronically to the FLHSMV, and the full approved list is published on the FLHSMV website.

Updated: August 2026.

What Are Third-Party Road Test Providers in Florida?

Florida contracts with private driving schools, traffic schools, and other organizations to administer the Class E Driving Skills Test (road test) and, in some cases, the Class E knowledge test. Under Florida Statute 322.56, these third-party administrators must use the same tests, follow the same scoring standards, and meet the same training requirements as state examiners. Passing a third-party road test is accepted at any Florida driver license office, and the results are submitted electronically, so no paper certificate is needed.

Partial List of FLHSMV-Approved Third-Party Road Test Providers

These are examples of approved providers; the complete, current list is maintained by the FLHSMV. Fees and availability vary by provider.

How to Book a Third-Party Road Test: Step by Step

1. Check the official FLHSMV list: Visit the FLHSMV driver license exams page and find the third-party administrator near you that offers the Class E Driving Skills Test. The list includes addresses and phone numbers.
2. Meet the prerequisites: Complete your DETS course (under 18) or TLSAE course (18+), hold your learner's permit for the required time, and, if under 18, complete the 50-hour supervised driving log before testing.
3. Contact the provider to book: Call or book online with the provider. Third-party providers often have evening and weekend slots that are harder to get at state offices.
4. Bring your documents and vehicle: Bring your learner's permit, proof of identity, and a properly registered, insured vehicle that passes a safety inspection. No extra passengers or pets are allowed.
5. Take the test and get your results: If you pass, the provider submits your score electronically to the FLHSMV. Take your passing result to a driver license office to pay the fee and get your Class E license issued.

What to Know Before You Go

• Random re-testing: Drivers who pass through a third-party administrator may be randomly selected for a mandatory re-test at the driver license office when they go to get their license. This is computer-generated and free; you must pass to receive your license.
• English-only exams: Since February 6, 2026, all driver license exams, including third-party road tests, are administered in English only.
• Costs: Third-party providers set their own fees, which are often higher than state offices but may be bundled with driving lessons. Confirm the price when you book.
• State offices still work: You can always take the road test at an FLHSMV office or county tax collector; the third-party option simply adds evening, weekend, and closer-to-home choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take my Florida road test at a third-party provider?

Yes. Florida authorizes third-party administrators under F.S. 322.56 to give the Class E road test. Their results are accepted at any Florida driver license office and are submitted electronically.

Where can I find the list of approved third-party road test providers in Florida?

The FLHSMV publishes the official list of approved providers on its Driver License Exams page at flhsmv.gov. The list includes addresses, phone numbers, and which tests each provider offers.

Do third-party road tests cost more in Florida?

Usually yes. Providers set their own fees, which are typically higher than a state office but often include extras like weekend hours or packaged driving lessons. Confirm the exact price when booking.

Are third-party road test results accepted at any FLHSMV office?

Yes. Passing scores are submitted electronically to the FLHSMV and are available at all driver license offices, so you can get your license issued anywhere in Florida.

What if I am randomly selected for a re-test?

A small number of drivers who pass via a third-party administrator are randomly re-tested at the office when getting their license. The re-test is free, and you must pass it to receive your license.

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Citations

• https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/driver-license-exams/
• https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/0322.56
• https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/licensing-requirements-teens-graduated-driver-license-laws-driving-curfews/class-e-knowledge-exam-driving-skills-test/
• https://www.flhsmv.gov/2026/01/30/flhsmv-announces-driver-license-exams-to-be-administered-in-english-only/