The Florida learner’s license test, explained

The short answer

The Florida Class E knowledge exam has 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 40 right (80 percent) to pass. You can get a learner’s license from age 15 after a driver education course, a vision and hearing test and the knowledge exam.

Source: Class E learner driver license, Hillsborough County Tax Collector

Florida calls the permit a learner’s license. For the first three months a teen may drive only in daylight, always with a licensed adult aged 21 or older.

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Drivoku is not connected to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) or any tax collector. In Florida, county tax collectors run many driver license offices; the facts below come from the Florida Statutes and from two of those offices, Hillsborough and Palm Beach, checked on November 3, 2026. Check your own county’s office before test day.

The Florida learner’s license at a glance

Florida learner’s license (Class E) and knowledge exam
Minimum age15 (Florida Statutes § 322.1615)
Before you applyAn approved driver education course; Hillsborough calls it the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course (Hillsborough)
Number of questions50 multiple choice, on traffic laws and signs (Palm Beach)
Passing score40 of 50, or 80 percent (Hillsborough)
Other testsVision (20/40 or better) and hearing (Hillsborough)
WhereA driver license office, or online through a third-party provider with a parent, guardian or other responsible adult watching (§ 322.56)
SupervisorA licensed driver aged 21 or older in the front passenger seat (§ 322.1615)

How many questions are on the Florida permit test?

The Class E knowledge exam has 50 multiple-choice questions, and you pass with 40 right, which is 80 percent. You can miss 10. Both the Hillsborough County Tax Collector and the Palm Beach County Tax Collector give these numbers. Palm Beach also says exams are given in English only and that outside translation services are no longer allowed.

Can you take the Florida permit test online?

Yes. Florida law lets the state approve third-party providers to give the learner’s license exam online. Before the exam starts, a parent, guardian or other responsible adult gives the provider their driver license number and promises to watch the whole exam; before the license is issued, that adult confirms to the state that they did (Florida Statutes § 322.56(8)). You still visit a driver license office for the vision and hearing tests and the license itself.

What to bring

From the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s list:

  • REAL ID documents that prove your identity and lawful presence, proof of your Social Security number (if you have one) and two proofs of your home address.
  • A Parental Consent Form, signed by a parent or guardian in front of a driver license examiner, or notarized if they cannot come.
  • If you are under 18: you must meet Florida’s school attendance rule.

Hillsborough adds a notice that since August 1, 2025, new teen drivers in Florida must complete additional courses for the learner’s permit. Ask your office which courses it needs to see.

When can a Florida teen drive?

Florida uses graduated driver licensing, and the hours are in the law:

  • Learner’s license, first three months: daylight only, with a licensed driver aged 21 or older beside you.
  • Learner’s license, after three months: until 10 p.m., still with that driver (§ 322.1615).
  • License at 16: between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. you need a licensed driver aged 21 or older with you, unless you are driving straight to or from work.
  • License at 17: the same rule between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. (§ 322.16).

What Drivoku covers for Florida

Our free permit practice test and the five questions below cover the road rules and signs that apply in every state, with signs from the national sign manual. They do not cover Florida’s own laws and numbers, so read the Florida Driver License Handbook as well; the exam is written from Florida law.

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Question 1 of 5

  1. Right-of-way

    A car ahead has stopped at a marked crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. You approach from behind, and the next lane is open. What must you do?

    • Pass in the open lane after sounding your horn
    • Pass slowly if the pedestrian is hidden from view
    • Wait behind the stopped car Right
    • Pass once your own lane appears clear

    The right answer is C: Wait behind the stopped car

    WhyNever overtake a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross.

    Source: UVC § 11-502(d) Pedestrians’ right of way in crosswalks (model law)

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  2. Signs

    A white sign reads DO NOT PASS. What does it mean?

    From above, a white vertical rectangle with black DO NOT PASS lettering stands beside a two-lane road with two solid yellow center lines.
    • Do not overtake other vehicles Right
    • Do not park on the shoulder
    • Do not turn left here
    • Do not follow too closely

    The right answer is A: Do not overtake other vehicles

    WhyDO NOT PASS means you may not overtake another vehicle in that zone.

    Source: MUTCD Section 2B.36 DO NOT PASS Sign (R4-1)

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  3. Pavement markings

    A center lane is bordered by solid and broken yellow lines on each side and shows left-turn arrows. What is it for?

    A center lane with a solid and a broken yellow line on each side and white left-turn arrows pointing in opposite directions
    • Left turns from either direction Right
    • Passing slower traffic on both sides
    • Parking while you run errands
    • Buses and carpools only

    The right answer is A: Left turns from either direction

    WhyA center lane with left-turn arrows is a two-way left-turn lane for turning left from either direction.

    Source: MUTCD Section 3B.05 Pavement Markings for Two-Way Left-Turn Lanes

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  4. Emergencies

    You slept very little, drank coffee, and now begin drifting out of your lane. A designated rest area is just ahead. What is the safest response?

    • Pull into the rest area and stop to rest Right
    • Keep driving because the coffee will prevent sleep
    • Open the windows and continue until your destination
    • Turn the music louder and increase your driving speed

    The right answer is A: Pull into the rest area and stop to rest

    WhyCoffee alone may not prevent microsleeps; stop in a safe place when sleepiness affects your driving.

    Source: NHTSA: Drowsy Driving, Short-Term Interventions

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  5. Seat belts and child safety

    Where does NHTSA recommend children under 13 ride, when a back seat is available?

    • In the back seat Right
    • In the front seat with a belt
    • In the front seat with an air bag
    • On an adult's lap

    The right answer is A: In the back seat

    WhyNHTSA recommends children under 13 ride in the back seat, away from front air bags.

    Source: NHTSA: Air Bags, The Topic — Protection

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Common questions

How many questions can you miss on the Florida permit test?

Ten. The Class E knowledge exam has 50 questions, and you need 40 right (80 percent) to pass.

Can you take the Florida permit test online?

Yes, through a state-approved third-party provider. A parent, guardian or other responsible adult must watch the whole exam and confirm it to the state.

How old do you have to be to get a learner’s license in Florida?

At least 15, after an approved driver education course and passing the knowledge, vision and hearing tests.

Can a Florida learner drive at night?

Not in the first three months: daylight only. After that, until 10 p.m., always with a licensed driver aged 21 or older beside you.

Sources

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  1. Florida Statutes § 322.1615, learner’s driver license, Florida Senate
  2. Florida Statutes § 322.56, third-party providers and online examinations, Florida Senate
  3. Florida Statutes § 322.16, license restrictions, Florida Senate
  4. Class E learner driver license, Hillsborough County Tax Collector
  5. Knowledge exam, Palm Beach County Tax Collector
  6. Florida Driver License Handbook, FLHSMV