How to Get a Driver’s License in Florida
Learner's Permit
If you are under the age of 18 you must complete and pass a:
In addition, when you apply for your license you must have:
- Proof of completion of the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course (also known as D.A.T.A or Drug and Alcohol Course)
- A parental consent forms, found here: http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/forms.html
- Proof of identity, social security number and proof of residential address. Information on these is available at GatherGoGet.com
Road Rules/Road Signs Practice Test: A short practice test for learner’s permit exam questions can be found at learnerspermittest.com
Intermediate License (For 16-17 years old)
To get an intermediate license in Florida you must be at least 16 years of age and have your learner’s permit for 1 year without any traffic convictions. If you have received a traffic ticket while driving with your learner’s permit, you may be able to take traffic school to avoid a conviction. To apply for your driver’s license, you need:
- Your Florida Learner’s Permit
- Parent or guardian certifying completion of at least 50 hour of behind the wheel training, 10 hours of which are at night.
- To pass a driving test at the DMV
Driver’s License Classes and Class E License (18 years and older)
In Florida there are several types of driver’s license classes, restrictions and exemptions. The most common type of driver’s license is a Class E. For age 18 years or older you need:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Social Security number
- Proof of residential address
- Proof of completion of a Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course or license from another state, country, or jurisdiction.
For more details, click here: http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/geninfo.html
