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Florida permit test the Class E Knowledge Exam

Florida doesn't technically issue a "permit". At 15 you earn a learner's license after a TLSAE course and a 50-question Class E Knowledge Exam, given in English only. Here's the full path from the official handbook (rev. 08/2023, still FLHSMV's current copy) and 25 practice questions.

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Official Florida Driver License Handbook, rev. 08/2023

Three steps before the learner's license

  1. Take the TLSAE course (Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education). You're exempt only if you passed a DELAP driver education course.
  2. Pass the Class E Knowledge Exam: 50 questions on Florida traffic laws, safe driving and traffic controls. Under 18, you can take it online through an FLHSMV-approved third-party provider. Otherwise, test in person at a provider or service center.
  3. Visit a service center or tax collector office. Bring a primary ID, proof of SSN and two proofs of residential address. A parent or guardian signs your application in front of an agent or notary. You'll take the vision test (and a hearing test).

Two things surprise people. The exam is offered only in English, even though the handbook is published in Spanish and Haitian Kreyòl. And the handbook doesn't state the passing score. You'll see "40 of 50" quoted widely, but we couldn't find it on an official FLHSMV page, so treat it as unverified. Some service centers are walk-in and others are appointment-only, so check yours on the FLHSMV general information page.

Fees

Original learner's license$48
Knowledge exam re-test$10
Driving skills re-test$20
Tax collector service fee (where charged)$6.25

Vision

20/40 in each eye passes without a referral. At 20/50 or worse you're referred to a specialist. You also need at least a 130° field of vision, and Florida doesn't recognize telescopic lenses.

Florida permit practice test

25 questions from the Class E handbook. The real exam has 50, but its pass mark isn't stated in the handbook, so this is a practice set scored against 80%.

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Florida Class E permit practice test

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  1. How many questions are on Florida's Class E Knowledge Exam?

    • 20
    • 25
    • 40
    • 50

  2. In which language is the Class E knowledge exam offered?

    • English and Spanish
    • English only
    • Any of 12 languages
    • English, Spanish and Kreyòl

  3. What is the minimum age for a Florida learner's license?

    • 14
    • 15
    • 15½
    • 16

  4. Which course must first-time applicants complete (unless exempt through DELAP driver ed)?

    • BDI
    • ADI
    • TLSAE
    • DATE

  5. During the first three months, when may a learner drive?

    • Any time
    • Daylight only
    • Until 10 p.m.
    • Until 11 p.m.

  6. After the first three months, a learner may drive until:

    • 9 p.m.
    • 10 p.m.
    • 11 p.m.
    • Midnight

  7. A learner's supervising driver must be at least:

    • 18
    • 19
    • 21
    • 25

  8. How long must a minor hold a learner's license before getting a Class E license?

    • 3 months
    • 6 months
    • 12 months
    • 18 months

  9. What practice must be certified before licensing?

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

  10. A licensed 16-year-old who is alone and not going to work may drive:

    • 5 a.m.–1 a.m.
    • 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
    • 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
    • Any time

  11. What are a licensed 17-year-old's driving hours?

    • 5 a.m.–1 a.m.
    • 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
    • 6 a.m.–midnight
    • Unrestricted

  12. A driver under 21 with a BAL of .02 or more faces:

    • A warning
    • A 30-day suspension
    • An automatic 6-month suspension
    • No penalty

  13. Unless posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area?

    • 25 mph
    • 30 mph
    • 35 mph
    • 40 mph

  14. What is the standard school-zone limit?

    • 15 mph
    • 20 mph
    • 25 mph
    • 30 mph

  15. What is the standard limit on a limited-access highway?

    • 55 mph
    • 65 mph
    • 70 mph
    • 75 mph

  16. On a multi-lane road you can't leave the lane next to a stopped tow truck with flashing lights. You must:

    • Stop
    • Slow to 20 mph below the limit
    • Honk
    • Keep your speed

  17. Florida's Move Over Law also covers:

    • Only police
    • Disabled vehicles with hazards on
    • Any parked car
    • City buses

  18. Using a handheld phone in a Florida work zone is:

    • Legal
    • Illegal
    • Legal under 25 mph
    • Legal for adults

  19. How many points does a texting-while-driving conviction carry?

    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 6

  20. What vision passes without a referral?

    • 20/30 in each eye
    • 20/40 in each eye
    • 20/50
    • 20/70

  21. What is the original learner's license fee?

    • $25
    • $36
    • $48
    • $54

  22. What does it cost to retake the knowledge exam?

    • $5
    • $10
    • $20
    • $48

  23. When parallel parked, your wheels must be within how far of the curb?

    • 6 inches
    • 12 inches
    • 18 inches
    • 24 inches

  24. The traffic signals are dark because of a power outage. Treat the intersection as:

    • A yield
    • A four-way stop
    • A through street
    • A flashing yellow

  25. A driver under 18 who gets 6 points within 12 months is restricted to:

    • Daytime driving
    • Business purposes only for one year
    • A 30-day suspension
    • Nothing

Your first year on a learner's license

Months 1–3

Daylight only

With a licensed driver 21+ in the seat closest to your right.

Months 4–12

Until 10 p.m.

Same supervision. Log 50 hours in total, 10 at night.

Hold the learner's license 12 months (or until 18) with no moving-violation convictions. One is allowed if adjudication was withheld.

Licensed at 16 vs. 17

Age 16Age 17
Hours alone6 a.m.–11 p.m.5 a.m.–1 a.m.
ExceptionsDriving to or from work, or with a licensed driver 21+

Any driver under 18 who gets 6+ points in 12 months is restricted to business purposes only for a year.

Florida's Move Over Law is wider than most

It covers law enforcement, emergency, tow, sanitation, utility and road maintenance vehicles, and any disabled vehicle showing hazards or flares or with people present. What to do:

  • Multi-lane road: leave the lane nearest the vehicle. If you can't, slow to 20 mph below the limit.
  • Two-lane road: slow to 20 mph below the limit, or to 5 mph if the limit is 20 or less.

Standard speed limits

  • School zones: 20 mph
  • Municipal, business and residential: 30 mph
  • Other streets and highways: 55 mph
  • Limited-access highways: 70 mph

The handbook adds a physics reminder: doubling your speed quadruples the force of impact.

Phones and alcohol

Texting while driving is illegal and carries 3 points, with more in a school zone or if it causes a crash. Holding a phone at all is banned in school crossings, school zones and work zones. Under 21, a BAL of .02 or more brings an automatic six-month suspension, and .05+ adds a substance abuse course. Adults are over the limit at .08.

Small rules that show up on the exam

  • Parallel park within 12 inches of the curb.
  • A dark signal during a power outage is a four-way stop.
  • In roundabouts, yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as you enter and exit. Use the left lane for a U-turn.

Unverified: the pass mark and any wait between knowledge re-tests. The handbook dates from August 2023, so laws passed since then may not be reflected. Check FLHSMV before relying on a detail.

Neighbors

Compare Georgia, which splits its test into two 20-question sections, and Alabama, where the exam costs $5.

Florida permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Florida permit test?

The Class E Knowledge Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions on Florida traffic laws, safe driving and identifying traffic controls. Signs aren't a separate test. The handbook doesn't state the passing score, so we don't quote one.

Can I take the Florida permit test in Spanish?

No. FLHSMV says Class E knowledge exams are offered in English only. The handbook itself is available in Spanish and Haitian Kreyòl for study.

Can I take the Florida learner's permit test online?

If you're under 18, yes — through an FLHSMV-approved third-party provider. Adults can take it in person at those providers or at a service center. DELAP driver ed schools can also submit your results.

What is the TLSAE course?

Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education. First-time applicants must complete it before getting a learner's license, unless they passed a DELAP driver education course.

How much is a Florida learner's license?

The handbook lists $48 for an original learner's license, $10 for a knowledge re-test and $20 for a driving re-test. Tax collector offices may add a $6.25 service fee.

When 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 21+ beside you.

Keep studying

Sources: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), FLHSMV general information. Independent study site; not affiliated with FLHSMV.