How to get a Florida Learners Permit

Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Florida learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.

The Rules

Under Florida DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 15th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit.

All applicants are required to complete a Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course, pass a the written DMV test, plus a vision and hearing test in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold the learners permit for 12 months and log 50 hours of supervised driving prior to applying for a driver license.

The Florida Driver's Ed Course

All first time drivers in the State of Florida are required to take a driver's ed class called the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse and Education course before applying for their learners permit. By taking this course, first time drivers learn how alcohol and other drugs affect their ability to drive, laws and responsibilities, about safe driving techniques, and how to increase their awareness on our roadways.

Luckily this course is offered 100% online, so you can take it using your home computer when it fits in your schedule! Once you complete this course you will be qualified to take the DMV Permit Exam which is also available online.

Prepare for the Written Exam

The Florida DMV requires that all applicants must pass a 40-question written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques. A score of 75% or higher is required for both sections in order to pass.

If you fail the exam, some states require you to wait until at least the next day to take the test again and charge a re-examination fee.

All new drivers are encouraged to study for this written test so you don't take a chance on standing in line at the DMV Office only to go home empty-handed. The Florida DMV Handbook provides everything you need to know to pass the test. You can also practice permit test online - it's like having the answers BEFORE you take the DMV Written Exam!

Paperwork

Before you head to the Florida DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:

• One primary and one secondary form of identification, which must be original or certified,
• Social Security Number, if issued,
• Proof that you completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course.
• 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.

On the Road

When you first receive your Florida learners permit, you may only drive during daylight hours during the first three months and until 10 p.m. thereafter, always with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat.

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