Florida Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 12 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 License 16 years
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised driving rules 16-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 Driver 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