Florida DHSMV Written Test: Questions, Passing Score & Requirements
Last updated , checked against official DHSMV sources.
In Florida you pass the Class E Knowledge Exam to get a learner's license. The exam is the same at every age, but the required course and where you can take the exam depend on your age.
Test format
The test is the same whether you are under 18 or an adult.
Minimum age for a learner's license: 15. Our app's exam simulation follows this format for both age groups.
Requirements by age
Under 18
- You must be at least 15 years old.
- If you have never held a license anywhere, complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course before applying. It replaced the TLSAE course for minors on August 1, 2025.
- Bring a parental consent form, signed and notarized.
- You can take the knowledge exam online through an approved third-party administrator. A parent proctoring form is required, and a parent or guardian must monitor (but not help) you during the exam.
- After you get your learner's license, you need 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and must hold it for 12 months, or until you turn 18, before getting a Class E license.
18 and older
- If you have never held a license anywhere, complete the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course before applying.
- You can take the knowledge exam in person at a service center, or with a third-party administrator.
Taking the test
- You also pass a vision and hearing test at a service center.
- An original Class E license (including the learner's license) costs $48. Retaking the knowledge exam costs $10. A $6.25 service fee may apply at tax collector offices.
What the test covers
Questions come from the official Florida driver handbook: road signs and markings, right-of-way, speed and following distance, safe driving habits, and alcohol and drug laws. Our course covers it in 30 video lessons. These are free on the website:
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Sources
From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), last checked on October 16, 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm with the agency before your test.