Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should:

Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

Turn the wheel sharply the other way

When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must:

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Florida FLHSMV Permit Practice Test

The Florida FLHSMV knowledge test has 50 questions; to pass you need 40 correct answers out of 50 (80%). Practice free with questions based on the official Florida driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Florida permit test at a glance

Agency	Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Test questions	50
Passing score	40 correct answers out of 50 (80%)
Minimum permit age	15 years old
Permit holding period	12 months
Supervised driving	50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older (teens under 18).
Provisional license from	age 16
Full license	at 18
Test languages	Since February 6, 2026, all Florida driver license knowledge and skills exams are given in English only, without interpreters.
Official handbook	Florida Class E Driver License Handbook

Try 5 Florida permit test questions

How many questions are on the Florida FLHSMV knowledge test? 40 / 50 / 60 / 70. Answer: 50. To pass: 40 correct answers out of 50 (80%).
In Florida, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Florida is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should: Slam on the brakes / Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go / Turn the wheel sharply the other way / Accelerate out of the skid. Answer: Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go. Take your foot off the accelerator, avoid hard braking and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must: Go before oncoming traffic / Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians / Honk and turn / Wait for the light to turn red. Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A solid green light allows a left turn only when it is safe: yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means: Passing is allowed / Do not pass / Lane for turning only / Bicycle lane. Answer: Do not pass. A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed. A broken line on your side means you may pass when it is safe.

How the Florida FLHSMV permit test works

The Florida knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 50 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 40 correct answers out of 50 (80%). Every question comes from the official FLHSMV handbook, the Florida Class E Driver License Handbook.

Multiple-choice questions on traffic laws, safe driving and traffic controls, taken at a state or tax collector driver license office. Applicants under 18 may take it online through an approved provider, with a parent or guardian as proctor.

Through an approved online provider you get up to three attempts; after three failures, the exam must be taken at a driver license office.

Since February 6, 2026, all Florida driver license knowledge and skills exams are given in English only, without interpreters.

Florida learner's permit requirements

In Florida you can apply for a learner's permit at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Anyone who has never held a license must complete the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course, online or in a classroom, before applying.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 12 months. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older (teens under 18).

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Florida residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The FLHSMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Florida graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.

At 16, driving is allowed only from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; at 17, from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Exceptions apply when driving to or from work or with a licensed driver 21 or older.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.

Florida rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the FLHSMV test asks about them.

With a learner's license you may drive only in daylight for the first three months, then until 10 p.m., always with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front passenger seat.
Florida's Move Over law also covers disabled vehicles with hazard lights on; if you cannot change lanes safely, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit.
Texting while driving is a primary offense, and holding a wireless device is banned in school zones and active work zones.
To move to a driver license before 18, you need the 12-month learner period with no moving violation convictions.

What the Florida knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the FLHSMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Florida permit test

Read the official FLHSMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Florida

Check the minimum age In Florida, you can apply for a learner's permit at 15.
Complete the required course Anyone who has never held a license must complete the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course, online or in a classroom, before applying.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official FLHSMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Florida residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 40 correct answers out of 50 (80%).
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 12 months. Supervised driving: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older (teens under 18).
Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.

Florida permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Florida permit test?

The Florida knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Florida permit test?

You need 40 correct answers out of 50 (80%).

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Florida?

You can apply at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Florida?

At least 12 months for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older (teens under 18).

Can I take the Florida permit test in Spanish?