Florida Learner's Permit Test

How do I get a Learner's Permit or Driver's License in Florida?

Applicants for a first time original Florida driver license must provide two forms of identification, proof of date of birth, proof of residential address, and proof of social security number. Non US Citizens must present proof of legal presence.

All applicants must show proof that they have completed a traffic law and substance abuse education course (the 6-hour DETS course - available online) and will be required to pass vision and hearing tests, road rules and road sign tests, plus a driving test. Applicants for a learner's license must be at least 15 years old and must present a parental consent form.

You must provide proof that you completed a Driver Education Traffic Safety Course (DETS) and Parental Consent Form, which must be signed in the presence of a driver license examiner or notarized if parent or guardian will not be present

If you are under 18 and are not married, one parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you. Documents needed to establish your proof of identity: proof of social security number (if issued), and proof of residential address.

After completing the DETS Course, you are required to take: A written knowledge exam of 50 multiple choice questions about traffic laws and traffic signs. You must have 40 correct answers to pass (80%). You may take this DMV exam online, but your parent or guardian must monitor you during the exam. You can also take re-take the test online if you fail. You may want to take a DMV Prep Course consisting of practice tests (test questions, test answers, and detailed explanations) prior to taking the written DMV test online to avoid the 50% failure rate. See TestQuestionsAndAnswers.com. A vision test using an eye machine. To pass, you must have 20/40 (or better) vision in each and both eyes, with or without corrective lenses.