Florida permit test facts
The format of the FLHSMV knowledge test and where each fact comes from.
| Fact | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Official test | Class E Knowledge Exam | flhsmv.gov Agency website · Class E Knowledge Exam page · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Number of questions | 50 questions | Same source as above |
| Passing score | 40 of 50 correct (80%) | Same source as above |
| Minimum age for a permit | You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Florida learner's license. | flhsmv.gov Agency website · FLHSMV 'Licensing Requirements for Teens, Graduated Driver License Laws and Driving Curfews', Requirements for Teens Obtaining a Florida Learner's License · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Permit fee | A Florida learner's license costs $48 (the original Class E fee, which includes the learner's license). An extra $6.25 service fee may apply if it is issued at a tax collector office. | flhsmv.gov Agency website · FLHSMV 'Fees' page, Fee Schedule > Driver License Fees · checked November 1, 2026 |
| What to bring | Bring proof of identity, Social Security number and residential address. Applicants under 18 also need a signed, notarized Parental Consent Form and proof of completing the DETS course. | flhsmv.gov Agency website · FLHSMV 'Licensing Requirements for Teens...', Requirements for Teens Obtaining a Florida Learner's License · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Test languages | Florida offers the Class E knowledge exam in English only. | flhsmv.gov Agency website · FLHSMV 'Class E Knowledge Exam & Driving Skills Test', Class E Knowledge Exam · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Taking the test online | Applicants under 18 can take the Class E knowledge exam online through an approved third-party administrator, with a notarized Parent Proctoring Form. Applicants 18 and older must test in person. | flhsmv.gov Agency website · FLHSMV 'Class E Knowledge Exam & Driving Skills Test', Class E Knowledge Exam > Testing Options > Online/Classroom setting · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Handbook to study | Official Florida Driver License Handbook, 08/2023 | flhsmv.gov Official handbook · checked November 1, 2026 |
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Florida permit test?
The Florida class e knowledge exam has 50 questions. You need 40 of 50 correct (80%) to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Florida permit test?
40 of 50 correct (80%).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Florida?
You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Florida learner's license.
How much does a Florida learner's permit cost?
A Florida learner's license costs $48 (the original Class E fee, which includes the learner's license). An extra $6.25 service fee may apply if it is issued at a tax collector office.
What do you need to bring for the Florida permit test?
Bring proof of identity, Social Security number and residential address. Applicants under 18 also need a signed, notarized Parental Consent Form and proof of completing the DETS course.
What languages can you take the Florida permit test in?
Florida offers the Class E knowledge exam in English only.
Can you take the Florida permit test online?
Applicants under 18 can take the Class E knowledge exam online through an approved third-party administrator, with a notarized Parent Proctoring Form. Applicants 18 and older must test in person.
Which handbook should you study for the Florida permit test?
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (08/2023), published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Fees and document rules change more often than the test itself. Check the FLHSMV website before you go.
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