Free Florida Class E Knowledge Exam practice test (20 questions)
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Question 1A red and white sign reading DO NOT ENTER is posted where a street begins. What does it tell you?
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Answer: D — You may not enter that roadway from your direction.
DO NOT ENTER signs are posted on one-way streets and roadways that you may not enter. Traffic would be coming toward you.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 6 Traffic Controls - Regulatory Signs (p. 47)
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Question 2You approach a YIELD sign and no vehicles or pedestrians are crossing your path. What may you do?
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Answer: B — Move forward slowly without stopping.
A YIELD sign means slow down and give the right-of-way to vehicles crossing your path. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 6 Traffic Controls - Regulatory Signs (p. 47)
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Question 3According to the Florida handbook, what color and shape are warning signs normally?
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Answer: A — Yellow and diamond-shaped.
Warning signs are normally yellow and diamond-shaped. They alert drivers to conditions ahead.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 6 Traffic Controls - Warning Signs (p. 49)
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Question 4A yellow diamond sign shows two lanes narrowing to one, with the right lane ending. What should happen?
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Answer: C — Right-lane traffic merges left, and drivers in the left lane allow them to merge smoothly.
The Reduction of Lanes sign means the right lane ends and traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 6 Traffic Controls - Warning Signs, Reduction of Lanes (p. 49)
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Question 5What does an orange sign generally tell you?
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Answer: C — Construction or maintenance work is ahead.
Orange is used for construction and maintenance warning signs.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 6 Traffic Controls - Traffic Sign Colors (p. 46)
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Question 6What is the minimum age to get a Florida learner's license?
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Answer: D — 15.
FLHSMV requires learner's license applicants to be at least 15 years old.
Checked against: FLHSMV - Licensing Requirements for Teens, GDL Laws and Driving Curfews (requirements for a learner's license)
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Question 7A 15-year-old holds a Florida learner's license. Who must be with them whenever they drive?
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Answer: B — A licensed driver age 21 or older, sitting in the closest seat to the right of the driver.
A learner must always drive accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older who rides in the closest seat to the right of the driver.
Checked against: Handbook - Important Info for Minor Drivers, Learner's License (front section); Handbook ch. 3 Your Driving Privilege - Restrictions for Minors (p. 25)
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Question 8During the first three months after a learner's license is issued, when may the learner drive?
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Answer: A — During daylight hours only.
Learners may drive only during daylight hours for the first three months. After three months, they may drive until 10 p.m.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 3 Your Driving Privilege - Restrictions for Minors (Driving Curfews) (p. 25)
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Question 9You are stopped at a steady red light with no NO TURN ON RED sign. After stopping, what may you do?
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Answer: A — Turn right when the way is clear, yielding to pedestrians and traffic.
At a steady red light, stop completely. You may then turn right if there is no NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear, yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk and oncoming traffic.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 6 Traffic Controls - Traffic Signals, Red Light (p. 51)
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Question 10How should you treat a flashing red traffic light?
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Answer: D — Like a stop sign: stop, then go when it is safe.
A flashing red light is used at dangerous intersections. Treat it like a stop sign: stop and proceed when safe.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 6 Traffic Controls - Flashing Signal Lights (p. 52)
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Question 11Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed in a Florida school zone?
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Answer: B — 20 mph.
Florida's standard speed limit in school zones is 20 mph.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 7 Driving Safety - Florida Standard Speed Limits (p. 68)
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Question 12On a multi-lane highway, a police car with flashing lights is stopped on the shoulder. What does Florida's Move Over law require?
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Answer: C — Move out of the lane closest to it; if you cannot do so safely, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit.
On a multi-lane road you must vacate the lane closest to the stopped law enforcement, emergency, tow, sanitation or utility vehicle. If you cannot move over safely, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 7 Driving Safety - Move Over Law (p. 65)
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Question 13On a two-lane road, a school bus stops ahead of you and extends its stop signal. What must drivers do?
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Answer: D — Drivers in both directions must stop and stay stopped until the signal is withdrawn and children are clear.
On a two-way street or highway, drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus and remain stopped until the stop signal is withdrawn and all children are clear.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 10 Sharing the Road - School Buses (p. 89)
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Question 14You must switch to low beams when an oncoming vehicle comes within what distance?
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Answer: C — 500 feet.
Do not use high beam headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 8 Special Driving Situations - Night Driving (p. 73)
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Question 15In good weather and traffic, what minimum following distance does the Florida handbook recommend?
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Answer: B — Four seconds.
Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds in favorable weather and traffic, and increase it in unfavorable conditions.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 7 Driving Safety - Following Distances (p. 61)
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Question 16Before changing lanes on a highway, how should you check your blind spots?
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Answer: A — Turn your head to look at the areas your mirrors cannot show.
Blind spots near the left and right rear corners cannot be seen in mirrors. Turn your head to make sure these areas are clear before changing lanes, passing or turning.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 7 Driving Safety - Blind Spots (p. 60)
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Question 17Why is texting one of the most dangerous distractions?
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Answer: A — It involves all three kinds of distraction: visual, manual and cognitive.
The three categories of distraction are visual, manual and cognitive. Texting involves all three.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 4 Before You Drive - You the Driver - Distracted Driving (p. 34)
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Question 18Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you must stop in an emergency. What should you do?
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Answer: D — Press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger.
With ABS, press hard, hold the pedal and steer. Pumping or releasing steady pressure turns off the ABS; pumping is for conventional brakes.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 9 Handling Emergencies - Emergency Braking (p. 78); Handbook ch. 5 - Brake Systems (p. 40)
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Question 19You are driving in fog or wildfire smoke. Which headlight setting should you use?
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Answer: B — Low beams.
In low visibility you must turn on your headlights and use low beams. High beams reflect off fog and make visibility worse.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 8 Special Driving Situations - Low Visibility (p. 71)
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Question 20What minimum clearance does Florida law require when you pass a bicyclist?
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Answer: C — 3 feet.
Florida law requires you to give bicyclists at least three feet of clearance and use caution and slow speed when passing.
Checked against: Handbook ch. 10 Sharing the Road - Bicyclists, Rules for Motorists (p. 81)
Official passing standard: 40 correct answers out of 50 (80 percent).
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Florida Class E Knowledge Exam format
FLHSMV's exam page does not state a time limit.
| Florida Class E Knowledge Exam | Official rule |
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| Agency | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Florida has no department called the DMV. source |
| Number of questions | 50 multiple-choice questions on Florida traffic laws, safe driving practices and identifying traffic controls (no published split by topic) source |
| Passing score | 40 of 50 correct (80 percent) source |
| Language | The Class E knowledge exam is available in English only (the handbook is also published in Spanish and Haitian Creole) source |
| Where to take it | In person at a driver license service center; applicants under 18 may also take it online through an approved third-party administrator, or through a school DELAP driver education course source |
| Online test for minors | Requires a Parent Proctoring Form, notarized or signed in the presence of a driver license examiner; FLHSMV may randomly select third-party test takers for a free mandatory re-test source |
| Required course (under 18) | Since August 1, 2025, first-time applicants under 18 who have never held a license must complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course before applying; Florida Department of Education Traffic Safety courses (1900300 / 1900310) and school DELAP courses may substitute source |
| Required course (18 and older) | First-time applicants 18 or older who have never held a license in any state, country or jurisdiction must complete the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course before applying source |
| Minimum age for a learner's license | 15 years old, with a signed/notarized parental consent form if under 18, and passing vision and hearing tests plus the Class E Knowledge Exam source |
| Learner's license restrictions | Always accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older; daylight hours only for the first three months, then until 10 p.m. source |
| Holding period and practice | Hold the learner's license at least 12 months or until age 18, whichever comes first; 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night; no moving violation convictions for one year (or one, if adjudication was withheld) source |
| Minimum age for a Class E license | 16 years old, after passing the Class E Driving Skills Test source |
| License fee | $48 for an original Class E license (includes the learner's license); a $6.25 service fee may apply in a tax collector office source |
| Retake fee | $10 for a knowledge retest ($20 for a driving skills retest) source |
| Official handbook | Official Florida Driver License Handbook, rev. 08/2023, still the current edition on flhsmv.gov in September 2026 (free PDF). It predates the 2025 DETS course requirement, which is covered on the FLHSMV web pages. source |
Checked on the official sources on September 30, 2026. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before test day.
Florida has no "DMV": meet the FLHSMV
People search for the "Florida DMV test", but Florida has no agency by that name. Driver licenses are issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), through its driver license service centers and county tax collector offices. The written test you need for a learner's license is officially called the Class E Knowledge Exam.
What the Class E Knowledge Exam looks like
- 50 multiple-choice questions on Florida traffic laws, safe driving practices and identifying traffic controls (FLHSMV).
- Passing score: 40 correct answers out of 50, or 80 percent (FLHSMV).
- English only. FLHSMV states that Class E knowledge exams are available in English only (FLHSMV), even though the handbook itself is published in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole (FLHSMV handbooks page).
- FLHSMV does not publish how many questions come from each topic, and its exam page does not state a time limit. Expect a mix of road signs, signals, pavement markings, right-of-way, speed limits, alcohol laws, penalties and emergency situations.
Step by step: from zero to a learner's license
1. Complete the required course (DETS or TLSAE)
If you have never held a driver license in any state or country, you must finish a course before you apply:
- Under 18: since August 1, 2025, the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course is required (FLHSMV DETS). Florida Department of Education Traffic Safety courses (1900300 or 1900310) and driver education courses offered through a school DELAP program may substitute.
- 18 and older: the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course (FLHSMV TLSAE, DETS FAQ).
Approved providers report completions to FLHSMV electronically: FLHSMV says TLSAE paper certificates are no longer required at the office (FLHSMV), and DETS completions are reported through its certificate system (DETS FAQ). Note that the current handbook (rev. 08/2023) was printed before DETS existed and still says every first-time applicant takes TLSAE; the FLHSMV DETS pages above are the up-to-date rule. Teens who finished TLSAE before August 1, 2025 could use it for one year after completion (DETS FAQ), so that transition window has now closed.
2. Check the age and consent rules
- You must be at least 15 to get a learner's license (FLHSMV teens).
- If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs the parental consent form, either in front of a driver license agent or before a notary (handbook, ch. 1). A step-parent may sign only if they have legally adopted you (FLHSMV).
3. Take the knowledge exam
You have three routes (FLHSMV):
- In person at a driver license service center (any age).
- Online, if you are under 18, through an FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator. A Parent Proctoring Form is required, notarized or signed in the presence of a driver license examiner. Your result is sent to FLHSMV automatically.
- At school, through a Driver Education Licensing Assistance Program (DELAP) course, if your high school takes part.
Under Florida law, someone who passes through a third-party administrator may be picked at random for a free mandatory re-test in an office before the license is issued (FLHSMV).
4. Go to the office with your documents
To be issued the learner's license you pass a vision and hearing test at a service center and bring proof of identity, of your Social Security number and of your residential address (FLHSMV teens). The list of accepted documents is at flhsmv.gov/WhatToBring.
Fees
| Item | Fee |
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| Original Class E license (includes the learner's license) | $48 |
| Knowledge exam retest | $10 |
| Driving skills retest | $20 |
| Service fee in a tax collector office (may apply) | $6.25 |
Course providers charge their own prices for DETS or TLSAE; those are not FLHSMV fees.
If you fail
You can retake the knowledge exam; FLHSMV's fee schedule lists a $10 knowledge retest fee. If a random mandatory re-test after a third-party exam is failed, a re-exam fee is collected at your next attempt (FLHSMV).
Life with a learner's license
The rules below come from FLHSMV's teen licensing page:
- Always drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older; the handbook adds that this person sits in the closest seat to your right.
- Daylight hours only for the first three months, then until 10 p.m.
- Hold the learner's license at least 12 months or until you turn 18, whichever comes first.
- A parent, guardian or responsible adult over 21 certifies 50 hours of driving, including 10 at night.
- No moving violation convictions for one year from the issue date (one is allowed if adjudication was withheld).
You can then take the Class E Driving Skills Test at 16 or older. After that, a 16-year-old may not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., and a 17-year-old between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., unless driving to or from work or with a licensed driver 21 or older. A driver under 18 who collects 6 points in 12 months is restricted to business-purposes-only driving for one year (handbook, ch. 3).
How to prepare
- Read the free official handbook. The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023) is the study text FLHSMV points to. Chapter 6 (Traffic Controls), chapter 7 (Driving Safety) and chapter 3 (Your Driving Privilege) are the core of the test. FLHSMV also links a Class E Knowledge Practice Test from its exam page.
- Learn the numbers exactly. Florida questions often turn on a figure: 20 mph school zones, 30 mph residential areas, 55 mph streets and highways, 70 mph limited access highways; 100 feet to signal a turn; 15 feet from a hydrant, 20 from an intersection, 50 from a railroad crossing; low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming car; a four-second following distance; .08 BAL for adults and .02 for drivers under 21 (all in the handbook).
- Know the signs by color and shape. Yellow diamonds warn, orange means work zones, fluorescent yellow-green marks school, pedestrian and bike areas, and brown points to recreation and historic sites.
- Practice under test conditions. Answer 50 questions in one sitting and aim well above 40. For every miss, reread the handbook section named in the explanation rather than memorizing the answer.
- Don't rely on memory of other states. Florida has its own Move Over rule (move a lane over, or slow to 20 mph below the limit), its own school bus rule for divided highways, and its own curfews for teen drivers.
Our practice questions are original and written from the official handbook and FLHSMV pages. They are not the questions of the real exam, and no practice material can promise a pass.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Florida DMV?
Not by that name. Driver licenses in Florida are handled by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), through its driver license service centers and county tax collector offices, which may add a $6.25 service fee. Source
How many questions must I get right to pass?
The exam has 50 multiple-choice questions and you must answer 40 correctly, a score of 80 percent. Source
Can I take the Class E Knowledge Exam online?
Only if you are under 18. Minors can take it online through an FLHSMV-approved third-party administrator, with a Parent Proctoring Form that is notarized or signed in front of a driver license examiner. Passing results are sent to FLHSMV automatically, and FLHSMV may randomly require a free re-test in an office. Source
Can I take the test in Spanish?
No. FLHSMV states that Class E knowledge examinations are available in English only. The handbook itself is published in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Source
Do I need the TLSAE or the DETS course?
If you have never held a license anywhere: applicants under 18 need the 6-hour DETS course (required since August 1, 2025), and applicants 18 or older need the 4-hour TLSAE course. For teens, Florida Department of Education Traffic Safety courses (1900300 / 1900310) and approved school DELAP courses may substitute for DETS. The course must be completed before you apply. Source
What happens if I fail the knowledge exam?
You can take it again. The FLHSMV fee schedule lists a $10 knowledge retest fee. Source
How long do I keep my learner's license before the driving test?
If you are under 18, you must hold it for 12 months or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first, with no moving violation convictions (one is allowed if adjudication was withheld), and an adult must certify 50 hours of driving, 10 at night. Source
Sources
- Official Florida Driver License Handbook, rev. 08/2023 — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
- FLHSMV - Class E Knowledge Exam & Driving Skills Test — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
- FLHSMV - Licensing Requirements for Teens, Graduated Driver License Laws and Driving Curfews — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
- FLHSMV - Fees — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
- FLHSMV - Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
- FLHSMV - DETS Course Frequently Asked Questions — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
- FLHSMV - Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course providers — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
- FLHSMV - Handbooks & Manuals — FLHSMV (checked September 30, 2026)
passmock is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) or any Florida tax collector office. Our practice questions are original and written from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook. Our questions are original practice questions written from the official test description and study materials; they are not questions from the real test.