A Few Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I get a Learner's Permit or Driver's License in Florida?

Applicants for a first time original Florida driver license must provide two forms of identification, proof of date of birth, proof of residential address, and proof of social security number. Non US Citizens must present proof of legal presence.

All applicants must show proof that they have completed a traffic law and substance abuse education course (the 4-hour drug and alcohol course AND drug and alcohol test - available online) and will be required to pass vision and hearing tests, road rules and road sign tests, plus a driving test. Applicants for a learner's license must be at least 15 years old and must present a parental consent form.

You must provide proof that you completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course (Drug and Alcohol Course and pass the Drug and Alcohol Test - both may be done online) and Parental Consent Form, which must be signed in the presence of a driver license examiner or notarized if parent or guardian will not be present

If you are under 18 and are not married, one parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you. Documents needed to establish your proof of identity: proof of social security number (if issued), and proof of residential address.

After completing the Drug and Alcohol Test, you are required to take: A written knowledge exam of 50 multiple choice questions about traffic laws and traffic signs. You must have 40 correct answers to pass (80%). You may take this DMV exam online, but your parent or guardian must monitor you during the exam. You can also take re-take the test online if you fail. You may want to take a DMV Prep Course consisting of practice tests (test questions, test answers, and detailed explanations) prior to taking the written DMV test online to avoid the 50% failure rate. See TestQuestionsAndAnswers.com. A vision test using an eye machine. To pass, you must have 20/40 (or better) vision in each and both eyes, with or without corrective lenses.

How old do I need to be before I can sign up for any of the courses?

Under Florida DMV guidelines, you must be 14 years old or older to sign up and complete a Driver's Ed/Learner's Permit course. You may not apply for your learners permit until your 15th Birthday.

What does my school attendance record have to do with my driving?

According to the Florida Statutes, once a student accumulates 15 or more unexcused absences in a period of 90 calendar days will be unable to receive or maintain driving privileges.

What is the Zero Tolerance rule?

The Zero Tolerance rule means that drivers under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol level of .02% or more will have their Florida driver licenses suspended immediately for six months. A second offense will result in a one year suspension. Refusal to submit to blood alcohol testing will result in a twelve month driver license suspension. A second refusal will result in an eighteen month suspension.

Is Online DMV Exam the same as the official Florida online DMV written exam?

Yes, the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles has authorized LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com to provide the DMV's written test online. The eligible ages for the online driver license written exams are 14, 15, 16, and 17. Any new driver 18 years or over taking the DMV Test must take it at a local DMV Office.