How to Get Your Florida Learner’s Permit
Most people think one or two quizzes is enough - then the DMV knowledge exam surprises them. On Driving-Tests.org, every question is based on the official Florida Driver’s Manual and written in real exam style: tricky wording, double-negatives, and the same pitfalls people miss at the counter.
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Methodology & Editorial PolicyHow to study (step by step)
- Complete the required course
Finish the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course online.
- Start your application
Begin your Florida DMV application and schedule your knowledge test.
- Bring required documents
- ID
- Social Security
- Florida residency
- Parental consent if under 18.
- Get your permit
Pass the vision and knowledge tests, take your photo, pay the fee, and you’re issued your learner license.
With your permit
- Drive with a licensed adult 21+ in the front seat
- Wear your seat belt
- Avoid hand-held phones.
- Check learner restrictions before driving.
Study habit
Use our Florida practice tests to prepare and pass on the first try.
FL DMV permit test - what to expect
The Florida permit test has 50 questions. You must get 40 correct (80%) to pass.
50 questions 40 to pass (80%)
- Where: Any Florida DMV office (find locations)
- Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
- If you fail: Retake after 48 hours.
- Commonly missed: headlight usage and when to turn them on, using turn signals and proper merging.
