| Are you a first time driver? Then getting that | | | | signs written tests, a vision test and a hearing test. |
| learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the | | | | The written test is available online and once you |
| same time. This article will take you through the | | | | pass, you can take your certificate to the DMV |
| steps to get your Florida learners permit online with | | | | office where you will complete the vision / hearing |
| an extra emphasis on safety.The RulesUnder Florida | | | | tests and provide the documents required to obtain |
| DMV guidelines, you must be 14 years old or older to | | | | your learners permit. The written exam is also |
| sign up and complete the driver's ed learners permit | | | | available at the DMV office, but many teens choose |
| course. You may not apply for your learners permit | | | | to take the exam online to save time.Before you |
| until your 15th Birthday. | | | | head to the DMV, make sure you have all of the |
| When you turn 15, you are eligible to apply for a | | | | following required documents to get your learners |
| learners permit if you have completed the required | | | | permit: |
| driver's ed course mentioned above. You then must | | | | Proof that you completed a Traffic Law and |
| hold your learners permit license for at least twelve | | | | Substance Abuse Education courseDMV Exam waiver |
| months before applying for a full license.The Driver Ed | | | | number (if you elected to take the exam online)One |
| CourseAll first time drivers in the State of Florida are | | | | primary and one secondary form of identification, |
| required to take a driver's ed class called the Traffic | | | | which must be original or certifiedSocial Security |
| Law and Substance Abuse and Education course | | | | Number, if issuedParental Consent Form, which must |
| before applying for their learners permit. By taking | | | | be signed in the presence of a driver license |
| this course, first time drivers learn how alcohol and | | | | examiner or notarized if parent or guardian will not be |
| other drugs affect their ability to drive, laws and | | | | present. |
| responsibilities, about safe driving techniques, and | | | | Teen Driving SafetyFlorida is dedicated to teaching |
| how to increase their awareness on our | | | | first time drivers that safety comes first. In fact, the |
| roadways.Luckily this course is offered 100% online, | | | | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor |
| so you can take it using your home computer when | | | | Vehicles Certified Chief Instructors developed the |
| it fits in your schedule! Once you complete this | | | | Driver Education Guide for Parents that that is |
| course you will be qualified to take the DMV Permit | | | | designed to be a teaching tool for parents who are |
| Exam which is also available online.Prepare for the | | | | concerned with their teen's driving safety and |
| Written DMV ExamThe DMV Permit Exam consists | | | | understand the value of quality instruction. It provides |
| of two written tests: | | | | a practical, step-by-step approach to instructing your |
| 20 multiple choice questions regarding the rules of | | | | teen how to become a Safe Driver through behavior, |
| the road. (You must answer 15 correctly to pass)20 | | | | attitude, skills, and experience.On the RoadWhen you |
| multiple choice questions regarding road signs. (You | | | | first receive your learners permit license, you are only |
| must answer 15 correctly to pass) | | | | permitted to drive from 6 am until 7 pm with a |
| All new drivers are encouraged to study for this | | | | licensed driver 21 years of age or older occupying the |
| written test so you don't take a chance on standing | | | | seat closest to the right of you. After three months, |
| in line at the DMV Office only to go home | | | | you are permitted to drive until 10 pm with a licensed |
| empty-handed. The Florida DMV Handbook provides | | | | driver 21 years of age or older occupying the seat |
| everything you need to know to pass the test. | | | | closest to the right of you.Once you turn 16, you |
| There are also practice permit tests available online | | | | may apply for your driver's license providing that you |
| where you can log on and test your knowledge with | | | | have held a learners license for at least one year |
| interactive DMV prep exams.Take the DMV Permit | | | | without any traffic convictions. |
| ExamThe DMV exam includes the road rules and road | | | | |