Getting a Drivers License for Florida Residents Class E You must also have 50 hours of driving experience (supervised) and 10 of those hours should be at night. To get your Drivers License (if you are under 18) you must have your learners permit for 12 months or until your 18th birthday. Driving with a Learners PermitĪ learners permit is also known as a Restricted License because there are very specific rules you must follow when driving with a learners in Florida.
If you are 18 years or older, you are not required to retain a Learners License but you still must complete the required course and tests before going in for a behind-the-wheel driving test. After 12 months with Learners Permit, he/she can then take the behind-the-wheel driving test to obtain a full Florida operators license.įor more details on a restricted license read the Learners Permit page. A teenager must have a Learners Permit for one year while practicing their driving skills with an adult. Getting a Restricted License (Learners Permit) Learner's PermitĪ Learners Permit, also called Restricted License, is issued to teenagers between ages 15 and 17 once they complete the required course and tests.
