Driving Age in Florida

What is the Driving Age in Florida?

15 years is the minimum driving age in Florida to begin the Graduated Driver's License program. To apply for a standard unrestricted driver's license, you must be 18.

What are the Driving Age Requirements in Florida?

There are certain state-determined requirements and driving age restrictions in Florida that teen and their parents/legal guardians must follow:

• The applicant must be 16 years old.
• Must possess a learner's permit for at least 12 months (one year) OR turn 18, whichever occurs first.
• A parent, guardian, or responsible adult over 21 must fill out the Certification of Minor Driving Experience Form and attest that the motorist has 50 hours of driving experience, 10 hours of which is at night.
• No moving violation for one year from the learner's license issuance date or one violation as long as the adjudication is delayed.
• You are required to pass Class E Driving Test.
• The automobile used for the driving test must have a valid registration, proof of insurance, and pass a simple vehicle inspection by the driver's license examiner to ensure it is safe for the driving test.
• If you haven't previously submitted documents such as proof of residential address, identity, and social security number, they must be provided by the applicants at the time of application. Visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' official website to learn more about acceptable documents.

What is the Graduated Driver's License Program in Florida?

The state of Florida initiated a special driving license program for students that allowed them to gain driving experience safely under low-risk conditions. The Florida driving age laws outline limitations and restrictions for drivers aged 15 through 17 as car crashes are one of the top reasons for teen deaths in the country; Florida GDL laws are designed to help teens build safe driving skills and become responsible drivers on the street.

How to get your instruction permit in Florida?

The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires all drivers under 18 to undergo GDL training. This permit limits young drivers to the different stages as they get closer to getting their full license. You'll need the following paperwork when you apply for your learner's license at a Florida DMV office.

Here's what you need to do to get a learner's permit

• You have to be at least 15 to apply.
• If you are younger than 18, you must bring a signed and stamped Parental Consent Form.
• Show proof that you finished the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course.
• Must pass vision and hearing tests at a service center.
• Pass the Knowledge Test for Class E
• Show proof of identity, proof of SIN, and proof of address with valid papers.

You must secure 80% or 40 out of 50 questions to pass the test. If you fail, you can attempt again after 24 hours. An additional fee of $10, along with a $6.25 service charge, must be paid at the tax collector's office. Once you clear the knowledge test, you'll get your learner's license.

Use the Florida Driver License Handbook and the practice test to prepare for your information test. Your learner's license will be issued once you pass this test.

Limitations on provisional instructions permit

With a learner's permit, you can only drive in certain situations. The learner's pass will be kept for at least a year or until you turn 18, whichever is first.

After you get your license, you can only drive during the day for the first three months. After the first three months, you can drive from 6 am to 10 pm. Remember to always be with a legal driver at least 21 years old.

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