Florida Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years Learner Permit Holding Period12 months (no traffic violations may be committed during this time) Minimum amount of supervised driving 50 hours, including 10 at night Minimum Age for Driver License16 years Road Test Yes Unsupervised driving rules16-year-old driver's license holders must drive supervised between 11pm and 6am, and 17-year-old driver's license holders must drive supervised between 1am and 5am. The supervisor must be a licensed driver, who's at least 21 years old. Learner's Permit Holders may NEVER drive without supervision. Passenger rules With a learner's permit, you may drive with passengers so long as you have a 21-year-old licensed driver sitting next to you in the front passenger seat.

How To Get Your

Florida License Step-by-Step:


Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests


Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)


Take the Learner Permit Written Exam


Practice driving with your learner permit


Take the Driving Exam