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