Requirements for a Learner's/Intermediate Driver License
Learner's Driver License (15 years old)
All of the following requirements must be met in order to obtain a Learner’s Driver License.
- Must present the required Real ID Documents to establish identity, Social Security Number and residential address
- Be at least 15 years old
- Pass a vision and hearing test
- Pass road signs and road rules tests, either on-line, through Driver's Education, or in a driver license office. Effective November 1, 2001, in-office written tests are limited to two attempts per day
- Have one parent or legal guardian present or have their signature on the Parental Consent Form if under age 18
- Have the signature of one parent or legal guardian on the Parent Proctoring Form if taking the road signs and road rules tests on-line, and under age 18
- Complete DHSMV-approved Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course
- Be in compliance with school attendance
With your Learner's License, you may:
- Only drive during daylight hours during the first three months and until 10 p.m. thereafter, always with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat.
Intermediate License (16 and 17 year old)
To earn an operator's license, you must be at least 16 years old AND have held a learner's license for at least one year without any traffic convictions.
You must provide:
- A Florida Learner's License or a license from another jurisdiction.
- Parent or guardian certification that you have at least 50 hours of behind the wheel driving experience, of which 10 hours must be at night.
You are required to take a:
- Driving test and perform certain driving maneuvers. Please refer to the Florida Driver Handbook for specifics or present a waiver from an accepted driver education course.
With your Intermediate License, you may:
- 16 years old - only drive between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or you are traveling to or from work.
- 17 years old - only drive between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or you are traveling to or from work.