Learner permit requirement for Florida teens:
You must complete the drug and alcohol class.
Sign up now and take the class ONLINE for just $34.95.

Part of your Florida learner permit requirement is that you must complete the 4-hour State-approved drug and alcohol class. We have great news for you — you can now take the course online right here! If you're ready to begin the process of getting your first Florida driver license, this is the place to start.

Another part of your learner permit requirement is that you must pass the road signs and road rules test. This test is also called the driver license test or learner permit test. The test questions are drawn from the Florida Drivers Handbook, which you must study thoroughly in order to get your Florida driver license. You will be asked to pass 20 road rules questions and 20 road signs questions.

After you finish the drug and alcohol class, you will be given the option to sign up for your online driver license test. Just pay the test fee and you will be given immediate access to the 40-question exam. By taking your test online, you will not have to wait in line at a Florida license office.

How old does a first time driver have to be to take the Florida drug and alcohol course and driver license test?

You can take your Florida drug and alcohol course and driver license test before you turn 15. Keep in mind that you must be 15 years of age in order to apply for your learner permit. You cannot take the online driver license test if you are 18 or older, and you cannot take it online if you take the drug and alcohol course in a classroom.

For complete learner permit requirement information, please visit the Florida DHSMV website or read our page on how to get a Florida drivers license.

Special note to license holders: The information on this page is intended for drivers who have never been licensed in any U.S. state, particularly Florida. If you have been licensed before, you are not required to complete a Florida drug and alcohol course. For more information concerning the Florida learner permit requirement, contact your local Florida driver license office.