Florida Driving Schools

Yes. Florida requires all first-time drivers under 18 to complete the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course, also called the drug and alcohol course, before applying for a learner's permit.

Florida requires a 12-month holding period for the learner's permit, one of the longest in the nation. You must also complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.

Unusually, Florida does not impose specific GDL passenger limits. Most other states cap non-family passengers during the intermediate stage, but Florida leaves this to parental discretion.

Yes. Florida has age-based curfew rules: 16-year-olds cannot drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., while 17-year-olds face a narrower window from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

A Florida learner's permit costs $48, the same as the full license. Licenses are valid for 8 years, making the annual cost about $6.

Florida requires completion of the TLSAE course, but does not mandate behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed school. The TLSAE covers traffic laws and substance abuse topics and can be completed online.

Florida teens can get a full unrestricted license at age 18. The intermediate license is available at age 16 after holding the permit for 12 months.

Yes. A 16-year-old who has held their permit for 12 months and passed all tests can drive alone in Florida, subject to curfew restrictions.

The Florida knowledge test has 50 questions and requires an 80% passing score, so you can miss up to 10 questions. The test covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.

Yes. Florida's TLSAE course can be completed online through state-approved providers, making it convenient for teens to complete before visiting a DMV office.