Florida Permit Practice Test
20 real questions from our handbook-verified Florida bank Β· Updated July 12, 2026
The official Florida knowledge test has 50 questions β you can miss 10 and still pass (80%). That 80% bar ties Florida with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states. Note: Florida administers the knowledge test in English only.
The real Florida exam format β this practice test scores you against the same 80% bar.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. A driver can be charged with DUI in Florida for being under the influence of which of the following?
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Correct answer: Alcohol, controlled substances, prescriptions, or over-the-counter medications
You can be charged with DUI for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, prescriptions, OR over-the-counter medications.
2. You come to a flooded roadway. What should you do?
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Correct answer: Turn around and find another route
If you come to a flooded roadway, turn around and find another route. You cannot judge the depth or current, and your vehicle could become submerged or swept away.
3. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class E learner's license in Florida?
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Correct answer: 15 years old
You must be at least 15 to apply for a learner's license, along with passing the required course, the Class E Knowledge Exam, and the vision test.
4. What two types of insurance coverage must you show before registering a vehicle in Florida?
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Correct answer: Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL)
Florida's No-Fault Law requires proof of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL) coverage before you can register your vehicle.
5. At a four-way stop, two vehicles reach the intersection at about the same time. Who has the right-of-way?
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Correct answer: The driver on the right
When vehicles arrive at an all-way stop at approximately the same time, each driver must yield to the driver on their right.
6. Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit in a business or residential area?
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Correct answer: 30 MPH
The standard speed limit in a municipal, business, or residential area is 30 MPH, except where otherwise posted.
7. On a two-way street, a school bus ahead stops and displays its stop signal to pick up children. What must drivers do?
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Correct answer: All drivers moving in either direction must stop
On a two-way street or highway, drivers moving in BOTH directions must stop for a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.
8. What must you do at a steady red light?
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop at the stop line and remain stopped until the light turns green
A steady red light requires a complete stop at the stop line. Remain stopped until the light turns green (a right turn on red is allowed only after stopping, if it is clear and not prohibited).
9. The only sign shaped like an octagon (eight sides) is the:
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Correct answer: Stop sign
The eight-sided shape is reserved for the STOP sign so drivers can recognize it instantly, even from behind or when it is partly obscured.
10. How far before a turn does Florida law require you to give your turn signal?
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Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn
You must signal at least 100 feet before making a turn. That gives drivers around you time to see your signal and react before you move.
11. At what breath or blood alcohol level (BAL) will an adult driver be charged with DUI in Florida?
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Correct answer: 0.08 or above
Your license will be administratively suspended at the time of arrest if your breath or blood alcohol level is .08 or above.
12. What is hydroplaning?
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Correct answer: When your tires ride on a thin layer of water and lose contact with the road
Hydroplaning happens when your vehicle slides on a thin layer of water between your tires and the road. When the tires are not touching the road, you can easily lose control.
13. What is the minimum age to get a full Class E driver license in Florida?
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Correct answer: 16 years old
A driver must be at least 16 to earn a full Class E license, after holding a learner's license and meeting the supervised-driving requirement.
14. What is the minimum PIP and PDL coverage Florida law requires?
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Correct answer: $10,000 in PIP and $10,000 in PDL
You must carry a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection AND a minimum of $10,000 in Property Damage Liability coverage.
15. You arrive at an all-way stop after another vehicle has already stopped. Who should proceed first?
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Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived and stopped first
Vehicles proceed through an all-way stop in the order they arrive; the first vehicle to reach the intersection moves forward first.
16. What is Florida's standard speed limit in a school zone?
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Correct answer: 20 MPH
The standard school-zone speed limit is 20 MPH. Obey it during posted times or whenever the school-zone light is flashing.
17. A highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide. A school bus stops on the opposite side. Must oncoming traffic stop?
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Correct answer: No β traffic moving in the opposite direction does not have to stop
If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus.
18. A steady yellow traffic light means:
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Correct answer: The light is about to turn red β stop if you can do so safely
A yellow light is a warning that the signal is changing to red. Stop if you can do so safely; it is dangerous to be in an intersection when the light turns red.
19. What shape and color are most warning signs in Florida?
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Correct answer: Yellow and diamond-shaped
Warning signs are normally yellow and diamond-shaped. They alert drivers to conditions ahead, such as curves, crossings, or merging traffic.
20. When are turn signals required by Florida law?
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Correct answer: When turning, changing lanes, or overtaking another vehicle
Directional signals must be used whenever you turn, change lanes, or overtake a vehicle so others can predict your movements.
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Florida test facts
How many questions are on the Florida permit test?
50 questions. You need 40 correct (80%) β you can miss 10. Full details in the passing-score calculator.
What happens if I fail?
A retake fee applies ($10).
Can I take the Florida test in Spanish?
No β Florida administers the knowledge test in English only. See which states test in Spanish.
What age can I get my permit in Florida?
The minimum learner's permit age is 15. You'll need 50 supervised practice hours (10 at night) before the license stage. Full ladder in the permit-age lookup.