Florida Permit Test

All drivers getting their first drivers license in Florida are required to complete certain steps by Florida Law. This applies to those getting a learner permit or restricted license.

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The Permit Test is required in addition to the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) Course to obtain a learners license or drivers license for the first time.

Florida Permit Exam, also called Permit Test, is available online for ages 14½ to 17. Those aged 18 and older must take this test at a local FLHSMV office.

Permit Test covers road signs, traffic laws, and road rules. Whereas, the DATA course focuses more on how drugs and alcohol effect a person and effects their driving abilities.

Step 1 — Driver Education Traffic Safety Course

New drivers ages 15 to 17 years old are required to take the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course before applying for their learner's permit.

Step 2 — Florida Permit Test Preparation and Practice Test

You can prepare for the permit test after you've completed the DETS course. This is a written test that covers Florida road signs, road rules and traffic laws. The Florida Permit Test is available online for ages 14½ to 17.

Age 18 and older must take the written test at a local FLHSMV office.

How to Prepare for the Florida Permit Test:
Before you take your Florida Permit Test it is important to:

• Study the Florida Drivers Handbook
• Take Permit Practice Tests
• You get 3 chances to pass the Permit Test online so be sure to study well in advance. Each re-take will have a cost.

Permit Test topics covered: Braking, Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, DUI, Car Insurance Laws, Making Turns, Parking, Passing, Right of Way, Road Signs, Seat Belt Laws, and Speed Limits.

Step 3 — Take your Florida Permit Test Online or at a local DMV office

Now that you've read the Florida Drivers Handbook and practiced for your exam, the final step in getting your learners permit is to take your Florida Permit Test. The Florida Permit Test can be taken online or at a local DMV office.

• Florida Permit Test has 50 questions. As soon as you get 40 questions correct you will pass the exam.
• Questions are multiple choice and mostly cover road rules (approximately 45 of them) and road signs (about 5 of them.)
• 60 Minutes are allowed to complete the exam.
• Ages 14½ to 17 are eligible to take the Florida Permit Exam online.
• Age 18 and older must take the Florida Permit Exam at a DMV office. It is advised to make an appointment online to take the exam otherwise you may be waiting for hours in busy DMV offices.
• Bring the necessary ID and documents.

Florida Permit Test Sample Questions:

1. The road rule questions are mostly presented in a scenario format to make sure you know how to react to specific situations when driving.
2. If you failed to answer a traffic summons, would you be able to renew your license?
3. If you receive twelve points within twelve months how long will your license be suspended?
4. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
5. Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slow?
6. At what places is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
7. What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit posted?
8. If your name has been legally changed, how would you go about getting it changed on your driver license?