Free Florida DMV Practice Test (2026)

Florida · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Florida permit test with a learning path built around the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles rules: a Florida-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Florida permit test at a glance

Questions50

To pass40 correct (80%)

Min. permit age15

AgencyFLHSMV

The Class E Knowledge Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions on Florida traffic laws, safe driving and traffic controls; you need 40 correct (80 percent). Since February 6, 2026 it is given in English only. Applicants under 18 can take it online through an FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator with a notarized Parent Proctoring Form, or at a service center or school DELAP program; a re-test costs $10. No waiting period between attempts is published.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Florida laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Florida, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Florida traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Florida rule	Source
Zero tolerance (under 21)	A driver under 21 with a breath or blood alcohol level of .02 or higher automatically loses the driving privilege for six months; at .05 or higher a substance abuse course is also required.	flhsmv.gov
DUI and implied consent	Your license is suspended at arrest if your alcohol level is .08 or higher. Refusing a breath, blood or urine test means a 1-year suspension; a second refusal means 18 months and a misdemeanor charge.	flhsmv.gov
Texting and handheld phones	Texting while driving is illegal everywhere in Florida, and using a phone in a handheld manner is banned in school crossings, school zones and work zones (3 points).	flhsmv.gov
Seat belts and child seats	The driver, front-seat passengers and all passengers under 18 must wear seat belts. Children under 4 must ride in a safety seat, and children 4 and 5 in a safety seat or booster seat.	flhsmv.gov
Move Over Law	For stopped law enforcement, emergency, tow, sanitation, utility or road crew vehicles with lights on, and disabled vehicles with hazards, flares or people present: on a multi-lane road move out of the closest lane; if you cannot, or on a two-lane road, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit (5 mph if the limit is 20 mph or less).	flhsmv.gov
Standard speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 20 mph in school zones, 30 mph in municipal, business or residential areas, 55 mph on other streets and highways, and 70 mph on limited-access highways, where the minimum is 50 mph. Florida speed limits are never higher than 70 mph.	flhsmv.gov
Headlights	Use headlights from sunset to sunrise, and turn them on whenever you turn on your windshield wipers or drive in smoke, fog or heavy rain; parking lights are not a substitute.	flhsmv.gov
Stopped school bus	Passing a stopped school bus brings 4 points, a required driver improvement course and a minimum $265 fine ($465 if you pass on the side where children enter and exit).	flhsmv.gov

Florida learner permit and teen license rules

Learner's license at 15: always drive with a licensed driver 21 or older in the closest seat to your right.
Daylight driving only for the first 3 months; after that, you may drive until 10 p.m.
Hold the learner's license 12 months (or until 18) with no moving-violation convictions; one is allowed if adjudication was withheld.
A parent, guardian or responsible adult 21+ must certify 50 hours of driving, including 10 at night, before you get a Class E license at 16.
Age 16 with a license: no driving from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless going to or from work or with a licensed driver 21+.
Age 17 with a license: no driving from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. unless going to or from work or with a licensed driver 21+.
Drivers under 18 who get 6 or more points in 12 months are restricted to driving for business purposes only for one year.

How to get your Florida learner's permit

If you are under 18 and have never held a license, complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course (required since August 1, 2025; a school DELAP or FDOE traffic safety course can substitute). First-time adult applicants take the TLSAE course instead.
Study the Official Florida Driver License Handbook and pass the 50-question Class E Knowledge Exam (online for under 18 with the notarized Parent Proctoring Form 71144, or in person).
Gather original documents: proof of identity, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Florida residential address (see flhsmv.gov/WhatToBring).
Have a parent or legal guardian sign the Parental Consent Form 71142 in front of a driver license agent or a notary.
Visit a driver license service center or tax collector office, pass the vision and hearing test, and pay the $48 learner's license fee (plus a $6.25 service fee at tax collector offices).
Drive with a licensed adult 21+, log 50 hours (10 at night), and after 12 months take the Class E Driving Skills Test.

Sample Florida-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Florida module. Each one is based on the official Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023) or Florida law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. To pass Florida's Class E Knowledge Exam, how many questions must you answer correctly?

35 out of 50
40 out of 50
30 out of 40
45 out of 50

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Correct answer: 40 out of 50. The exam has 50 multiple-choice questions and you must answer 40 correctly, which is 80 percent. Source: flhsmv.gov

2. Since August 1, 2025, what course must a first-time applicant under 18 complete before applying for a Florida license?

A 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement course
A 12-hour Advanced Driver Improvement course
A 30-hour classroom course
A 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course

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Correct answer: A 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course. Florida now requires a 6-hour DETS course for applicants under 18 who have never held a license; a school DELAP course can substitute. Source: flhsmv.gov

3. During the first three months with a Florida learner's license, when may you drive?

Only during daylight hours
Until 10 p.m.
Until 11 p.m.
Any time, with a licensed adult

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Correct answer: Only during daylight hours. Learners may drive only during daylight for the first 3 months; after that they may drive until 10 p.m., always with a licensed driver 21+. Source: flhsmv.gov

4. How much driving experience must an adult 21+ certify before a Florida teen gets a Class E license?

30 hours, 5 at night
40 hours, 6 at night
50 hours, 10 at night
60 hours, 15 at night

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Correct answer: 50 hours, 10 at night. A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult 21+ must certify at least 50 hours of driving, of which 10 were at night. Source: flhsmv.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Florida rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Florida exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a course before my Florida learner's license?

Yes. Since August 1, 2025, applicants under 18 who have never held a license must complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course; a school DELAP or FDOE traffic safety course can substitute. First-time applicants 18 and older complete the TLSAE course.

Can I take the Florida permit test online?

Yes, if you are under 18. Approved third-party administrators offer the Class E Knowledge Exam online, but a parent must complete the Parent Proctoring Form (notarized or signed in front of an examiner). You may be randomly selected for a free re-test at an office.

Can I take the Florida knowledge exam in Spanish?

No. Since February 6, 2026, Florida gives the Class E knowledge exam in English only. The official handbook is still available in Spanish for studying.

When can I get my Florida driver license?

At 16, after holding your learner's license 12 months (or turning 18), with 50 certified hours of driving (10 at night), no moving-violation convictions (one allowed if adjudication was withheld), and a passed Class E Driving Skills Test.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Florida module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Florida sources

Every Florida fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website or Florida law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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