I Completed My Florida Driver's Ed — What Should I Do Now?

In Florida, there is more to getting a driver's license than simply taking driver’s ed. Florida requires that drivers under 18 hold a learner’s license for at least a year before they can even apply for a driver's license. Learning about all of the requirements beforehand can help make the licensing process go more smoothly and help you get driving down the road quicker.

When and How to Get a Learner's License in Florida

For drivers under 18 years old, there are a number of steps you must complete before you can get your official Florida driver's license. The biggest step is getting a learner’s license, which can be done as soon as you turn 15 years old.

The learner’s license will allow you to legally drive with a responsible adult and get practice operating a vehicle. Drivers between 15 and 18 years old have to spend at least 12 months with a Florida learner’s license before they can graduate to a regular license. So if you want to drive on your own when you turn 16 get started early!

To get a learner’s license, you must:

• Complete a state-required 4-hour drug and alcohol course.
  Florida requires all new teen drivers to complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course—separate from driver's ed—to learn about the dangers of impaired driving and other key safety hazards.🚨 Important Update for Florida Teens: Starting July 1, 2025, Florida is replacing TLSAE with the new Drug, Education, and Traffic Safety (DETS) program for drivers under 18. During July, either course will meet the requirement—but beginning August 1, DETS will be mandatory to get your learner’s permit.
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• Complete a learner’s license application (signed by a parent or guardian if under 18) and pay the $48 application fee.

• Pass a vision and hearing test.

• Pass a permit knowledge exam. This is a multiple-choice exam that tests how much you know about Florida traffic laws and road signs. You can take the test at a local driver's license and motor vehicle service center or through a Driver Education Licensing Assistance Program (DELAP). BUT if you don’t want to wait in line or join a program you can take the official online Florida Permit TestFlorida Permit Test Drivers Ed using the Aceable app! 

• Bring documents that prove your identity, Social Security number and home address. All documents must be an original.

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