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Florida Learners Permit Restrictions and Requirements

Information about Florida Licensing Requirements for Learners Permits and Graduated Driver Licensing is available from this page on the Florida DHSMV website.

Day-of-Test Requirements for Florida Driving Test

Don’t fail your test before you even start driving. Make sure you are prepared before you arrive to take your driver’s license test. There are different requirements depending on your age and who accompanies you to the test.

The first thing to check is your learners permit to see if it has the gold star (as shown above the arrow on this sample driver license). That star indicates that all your identification information is on file with the Florida DHSMV. If your learners permit has the gold star, you are not required to bring your birth certificate/passport, social security proof, or proof of residential address unless you are changing the address from what is shown on the permit. For more information about this, check Florida’s documentation requirements for residents renewing or obtaining a new driver license or identification card.

For Palm Beach County residents, there is also a $6.75 fee to take the driver test that must be paid by the driver being tested.

Under 18, With Cantor’s Instructor	Under 18, With Parent
If you are under 18 years old and are accompanied to your test with a Cantor’s Driving School Instructor, you must bring the following: Your learners permit (original) Identification – Bring your birth certificate or United States Passport. If you do not have your original birth certificate (a copy is not acceptable) then you may bring a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the state where you were born Proof of Social Security Number – Bring your original social security card or a W-2 showing your social security number Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor – A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult must sign this form and have it notarized, which vouches for your driving experience, stating that you have driven a minimum of 50 hours during the past 12 months, of which 10 hours of driving were at night per Section 322.05(3), Florida Statutes. Driving School Contract – Cantor’s Driving School provides this document for students using Cantor’s Day-of-Test service Proof of Residential Address such as your home utility bill, cable bill, home telephone bill, etc.If your address has changed from the address on your learners permit, you must complete this Certification of Address form. Note: Cantor’s Driving School is a notary public and provides free notary services for customers.	If you are under 18 years old and are accompanied to your test with your Parent/Guaridan, you must bring the following: Your learners permit (original) Identification – Bring your birth certificate or United States Passport. If you do not have your original birth certificate (a copy is not acceptable) then you may bring a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the state where you were born Proof of Social Security Number – Bring your original social security card or a W-2 showing your social security number Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor – A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult must sign this form and have it notarized, which vouches for your driving experience, stating that you have driven a minimum of 50 hours during the past 12 months, of which 10 hours of driving were at night per Section 322.05(3), Florida Statutes. Proof of Residential Address such as your home utility bill, cable bill, home telephone bill, etc. If your address has changed from the address on your learners permit, you must complete and have notarized this Certification of Address form. Note: Cantor’s Driving School is a notary public and provides free notary services for customers.
Over 18, With Cantor’s Instructor	Over 18, With Other Adult
If you are over 18 years old, you must bring all of the above items except the Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor.	If you are over 18 years old, you must bring all of the above items except the Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor.

Under 18, With Cantor’s Instructor

Under 18, With Parent

If you are under 18 years old and are accompanied to your test with a Cantor’s Driving School Instructor, you must bring the following:

Your learners permit (original)
Identification – Bring your birth certificate or United States Passport. If you do not have your original birth certificate (a copy is not acceptable) then you may bring a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the state where you were born
Proof of Social Security Number – Bring your original social security card or a W-2 showing your social security number
Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor – A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult must sign this form and have it notarized, which vouches for your driving experience, stating that you have driven a minimum of 50 hours during the past 12 months, of which 10 hours of driving were at night per Section 322.05(3), Florida Statutes.
Driving School Contract – Cantor’s Driving School provides this document for students using Cantor’s Day-of-Test service
Proof of Residential Address such as your home utility bill, cable bill, home telephone bill, etc.If your address has changed from the address on your learners permit, you must complete this Certification of Address form.
Note: Cantor’s Driving School is a notary public and provides free notary services for customers.

If you are under 18 years old and are accompanied to your test with your Parent/Guaridan, you must bring the following:

Your learners permit (original)
Identification – Bring your birth certificate or United States Passport. If you do not have your original birth certificate (a copy is not acceptable) then you may bring a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the state where you were born
Proof of Social Security Number – Bring your original social security card or a W-2 showing your social security number
Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor – A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult must sign this form and have it notarized, which vouches for your driving experience, stating that you have driven a minimum of 50 hours during the past 12 months, of which 10 hours of driving were at night per Section 322.05(3), Florida Statutes.
Proof of Residential Address such as your home utility bill, cable bill, home telephone bill, etc. If your address has changed from the address on your learners permit, you must complete and have notarized this Certification of Address form.
Note: Cantor’s Driving School is a notary public and provides free notary services for customers.

Over 18, With Cantor’s Instructor

Over 18, With Other Adult

If you are over 18 years old, you must bring all of the above items except the Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor.

The Florida DHSMV website provides a similar list of requirements and also offers information about Florida’s documentation requirements for residents renewing or obtaining a new driver license or identification card to assist you in creating your checklist of required information.

Vehicle Requirements for Driving Test

If using Cantor’s Driving School Day-of-Test Service, you have no worries about the vehicle. If you are taking your test on your own, you must provide a vehicle for the driving test. The vehicle must:

Have a valid license plate
Have a valid vehicle registration
Have proof of valid Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage Liability Insurance
Pass a vehicle safety inspection
Have operable seat belts

Driving Test – Customer Information Sheet – Critical Information!

View/download this Customer Information Sheet (PDF). This is provided to you on the day of your driving test, but you can review it in advance to make sure you are prepared. This is IMPORTANT! This is what you will be tested on.

Driving Test – Parking Question Tip

During every driving test, the examiner will ask questions related to parking your car on a hill. Study the section 5.31.1 about parking on hills in the Florida Driver Handbook onlineand this diagram. This is IMPORTANT and you will be asked about this!

Parking Diagram

5.31.1 – Parking on Hills
When parking on hills:

Turn your wheels so that if your car starts to move, it will roll away from traffic or into the curb. Study the diagram provided.
Set the parking brake.
Place automatic gear shift in park. Shift manual gears to reverse (downhill) or first (uphill).
Turn vehicle off.