Florida Permit Test: 2026 Guide
The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam (Learner's Permit) has 50 questions, and you need 40 correct answers (80%) to pass. The test fee is $48. The questions are based on the Official Florida Driver's Handbook. Try 10 free sample questions below, or take the full 50-question Florida practice test.
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Florida Permit Test at a glance
| Official name | Florida Class E Knowledge Exam (Learner's Permit) |
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| Questions | 50 |
| Pass mark | 40 of 50 correct (80%) |
| Test fee | $48 |
| Time | 60 minutes |
| Online option | Under 18 only: the Class E Knowledge Exam can be taken online through an FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator, with a parent or guardian proctoring form. |
| Official handbook | Official Florida Driver's Handbook |
| Official page | Florida licensing office |
| Free practice test | 50 questions with answers |
Getting Your Florida Learner's Permit: Your 4-Step Checklist
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Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?
- Applicants must be at least 15 years old.
- You must have completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course.
- You must pass vision and hearing tests.
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Step 2: What ID Do I Need?
You need proof of identity (birth certificate/passport), Social Security number, and two proofs of residential address.
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Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?
The fee for a first-time driver is typically $48. Retesting fees apply.
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Step 4: Understanding the Test Format
The Class E Knowledge Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions on road signs and traffic laws. To pass, you must answer at least 40 questions correctly (80%).
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Step 5: Learner's Permit Rules & Restrictions
As a learner's permit holder, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older at all times. For the first three months, you may only drive during daylight hours. After three months, you can drive until 10 p.m.
Free Florida practice questions
The first 10 questions of Florida Practice Test 1. The full practice test has 50 questions.
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1. From how far should the red tail-lights be visible?
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Answer: b) 1000 feet.
During daytime, the red tail-lights must be visible from 1000 feet.
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2. Tires should have a minimum tread of at least:
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Answer: c) 3/32 of an inch or greater.
Tires: A minimum tread of at least 3/32 of an inch or greater, and no worn spots showing the ply.
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3. What happens automatically in an emergency situation with the ABS?
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Answer: d) The ABS pumps the brakes at a faster rate than the driver could.
In an emergency situation, the ABS automatically pumps the brakes at a faster rate than the driver could. Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage or turn off the ABS.
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4. As a safety measure, older drivers should drive during:
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Answer: d) Day time.
Older drivers should avoid risky driving times such as dusk, dawn, nighttime, bad weather, rush-hour traffic and fast-paced highways.
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5. Having alcohol first and foremost affects your:
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Answer: c) Judgment.
A person's judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage, even if it is just one drink.
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6. What can fatigue do to your thought processes and reaction time while driving?
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Answer: a) Slow them down.
Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Do not drive when you are tired because fatigue can slow your thought processes and reaction time.
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7. When you are approaching a drawbridge with a green signal, you must:
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Answer: b) Proceed with caution and watch for traffic gates.
When you are approaching a drawbridge with a red signal, you must stop. If the lights are green, proceed with caution.
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8. Drawbridges are:
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Answer: b) Mechanical bridges that can be raised or turned.
Drawbridges.
- Mechanical bridges over navigable waters can be raises or turned to allow marine traffic to go under them.
- Many drawbridges have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across your road lane.
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9. The lanes to handle rush-hour traffic are called:
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Answer: a) Reversible lanes.
Reversible lanes.
- Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic.
- The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day.
- These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs.
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10. Traffic signs with fluorescent yellow or green color indicates:
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Answer: a) School zone.
Fluorescent Yellow or Green: High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.
Florida Permit Test: common questions
How many questions are on the Florida Permit Test?
The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam (Learner's Permit) has 50 questions.
How many questions can you miss on the Florida Permit Test?
You need 40 of 50 correct (80%), so you can miss up to 10 questions.
How much does the Florida Permit Test cost?
The Florida test fee is $48. Fees change, so confirm the amount with the licensing office before you go.
How long does the Florida Permit Test take?
60 minutes.
Can you take the Florida Permit Test online?
Under 18 only: the Class E Knowledge Exam can be taken online through an FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator, with a parent or guardian proctoring form.
What should I study for the Florida Permit Test?
Study the Official Florida Driver's Handbook; the test questions are based on it. Then check yourself with a practice test: FlashPath's free Florida Practice Test 1 has 50 questions with answers and explanations.
Is the FlashPath Florida practice test free?
Yes. Practice Test 1 (50 questions) is free on this site and in the app, with no sign-up. The app has 401 more Florida practice questions across Practice Tests 2 to 10; full access is a subscription.
What is the FlashPath Pass Guarantee?
If you have a paid FlashPath subscription and don't pass the Florida Permit Test, your next month is free. Email us within 30 days of the test with your store order ID and your result.
Guarantee terms: FlashPath Pass Guarantee.
Florida guides
Study for the test
Get your licence
- The Complete Florida DMV Document Checklist (for a REAL ID)
- Florida Calling? How to Exchange Your Foreign Driver's License in 2026
- Sunshine State Driver: Your Complete Guide to Getting a Florida Driver's License
- Renewing Your Florida Driver's License: A Guide to Online and In-Person Options
- Booking Your Florida Road Test: A Guide to Using OASIS and Third-Party Testers
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The FlashPath app
FlashPath (on the App Store as "DMV Permit Written Test 2026") is an iPhone and Android app for the Florida Class E Knowledge Exam (Learner's Permit), rated 4.9 from 65 App Store ratings, with 437 Florida questions across 10 practice tests, an explanation for every answer, missed-question review, an exam simulator and a Pass Guarantee (another month free if you don't pass).
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