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Florida permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official Florida Driver License Handbook (revision 08/2023).
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Quick facts
- Questions on the test
- 50Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Correct answers to pass
- 40Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 15 You must be at least 15 for a Class E learner’s license, after the TLSAE drug and alcohol course.Manual p. 8
- Permit fee
- $48 An original learner’s license costs $48.Manual p. 14
- What to bring
- 4 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
Numbers to know
As the Florida manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
Florida: at the time of a DUI arrest, your license is administratively suspended if your breath or blood alcohol level (BAL) is .08 or above.
Manual p. 25 - 0.02
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Florida Zero Tolerance: a driver under 21 stopped by law enforcement with a BAL of .02 or higher automatically has the driving privilege suspended for six months.
Manual p. 26 - 4 seconds
Following distance
Florida: keep a minimum following distance of four seconds in favorable weather and traffic conditions.
Manual p. 61 - 100 feet
Signal before you turn
Florida: you must give a turn signal at least 100 feet before making your turn.
Manual p. 69 - 500 feet
Dim high beams for oncoming traffic
Florida law: do not use high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle; use low beams.
Manual p. 73 - 300 feet
Dim high beams behind a vehicle
Florida law: do not use high beams within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead of you; use low beams.
Manual p. 73 - 15 feet
- 15 feet
Stopping at a railroad crossing
Florida: when you stop at a railroad crossing, do not stop on the tracks or within 15 feet of the crossing.
Manual p. 56 - 12 months
How long you hold the permit
Florida: an applicant under 18 must hold a learner's license for 12 months or until the 18th birthday, whichever comes first, before getting a driver license.
Manual p. 8 - 50 hours
Supervised practice
Florida: a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult 21 or older must certify that a driver under 18 has had at least 50 hours of driving experience, 10 of them at night.
Manual p. 8 - 21 or older
Your supervising driver
Florida: a learner's license holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.
Manual p. 25
Your Florida DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
- Manual p. 5, Requirements for driver license and ID cards
- Manual p. 5, Requirements for driver license and ID cards
- Manual p. 5, Requirements for driver license and ID cards
- Manual p. 8, Requirements for Class E learner’s license
Fees
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Rules and fees can change. Check with the Florida DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Florida permit test?
The Florida knowledge test has 50 questions. To pass you need 40 correct answers.
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Florida?
You must be at least 15 for a Class E learner’s license, after the TLSAE drug and alcohol course.
How much does a learner permit cost in Florida?
$48. An original learner’s license costs $48.
What documents do I need for a Florida learner permit?
Primary identification, such as a certified U.S. birth certificate or a valid U.S. passport (hospital birth certificates are not accepted). Proof of your Social Security number or secondary identification. Two documents that show your Florida home address. Everything must be original or certified: no photocopies or notarized copies. Proof you completed the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course.