The Florida permit test has 50 questions, and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass. Official source. Page updated 2026-10-12.
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Key Florida DMV rules and numbers
These are key rules and numbers from the Florida handbook, a few per topic so they fit on one printed page. We favor rules that state a specific number. Every fact below comes from our free Florida DMV practice test question bank, which has 500 questions across 9 topics, checked against the Florida handbook (last verified 2026-09-07).
Speed limits
- On a Florida highway with a posted maximum of 70 MPH, the minimum speed limit is 50 MPH. (Handbook, p. 68)
- Quadrupling speed increases braking distance and impact by a factor of 16. (Handbook, p. 60)
- Florida states that its speed limit will never be higher than 70 mph, which is also the standard limit on limited access highways. (Handbook, p. 28)
- Florida lists 30 MPH as the maximum speed in a municipal, business, or residential area, except where another limit is posted. (Handbook, p. 68)
- Florida's point table gives 3 points for speeding 15 mph or less over the limit and 4 points for 16 mph or more over. (Handbook, p. 30)
Right of way
- Crest and curve passing demands sight distance: never pass on hills or curves where you cannot see at least 500 feet ahead. (Handbook, p. 67)
- Complex zones get a 100-foot passing ban: within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad crossing, passing is prohibited. (Handbook, p. 67)
- Trains overhang the rails and cannot swerve: never stop on the tracks or within 15 feet of the crossing. (Handbook, p. 56)
- Florida says vehicles proceed through an intersection in the order they arrived, so the first vehicle to reach it should move forward first. (Handbook, p. 62)
- A driveway is an entry point onto an already established road, so the driver coming out must wait for traffic using the main road. (Handbook, p. 62)
Alcohol and DUI
- Florida’s zero tolerance rule automatically suspends the driving privilege for six months when a driver under 21 is stopped by law enforcement with a BAL of .02 or higher. (Handbook, p. 26)
- Florida states that a DUI conviction must remain on the driving record for 75 years. (Handbook, p. 35)
- Florida's DUI section states that an administrative suspension follows when a driver's breath or blood alcohol level is .08 or above, or when the driver refuses the test. (Handbook, p. 25)
- Florida requires a driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher to attend a substance abuse course. (Handbook, p. 26)
- A first Florida DUI conviction carries a fine of $500 to $1,000. (Handbook, p. 26)
Signals and markings
- The driving skills test section tells applicants to get into the proper lane, signal the turn for the last 100 feet, and use hand signals or mechanical signals. (Handbook, p. 20)
- Florida requires a driver to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn. (Handbook, p. 69)
- A bicycle needs both a red reflector and a red light visible from 600 feet on the rear between sunset and sunrise. (Handbook, p. 82)
- A steady yellow light warns that the signal is changing to red. (Handbook, p. 51)
- A single solid yellow line marks the left edge of the roadway on divided highways and one-way streets. (Handbook, p. 43)
Parking
- Florida's no parking list includes within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic signal, and within 30 feet of a rural mailbox on a state highway between 8 am and 6 pm. (Handbook, p. 66)
- Florida instructs drivers to park on the right side of the road, parallel to the curb in the direction of traffic, with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb or side of the roadway. (Handbook, p. 65)
- Using or obtaining a disabled parking permit that belongs to someone else can be charged in Florida as a second degree misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 fine. (Handbook, p. 25)
- Florida bars parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (Handbook, p. 66)
- Florida's no parking list includes parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, so 50 feet is the closest you may park. (Handbook, p. 66)
Safe driving
- Florida prohibits a truck or vehicle towing another vehicle from following within 300 feet of another truck or another vehicle in tow. (Handbook, p. 62)
- The Florida requirement names three groups: every driver, every front-seat passenger, and every passenger younger than 18. (Handbook, p. 28)
- For a passenger who is 18 or older, the passenger is charged when that person fails to wear a safety belt required by law. (Handbook, p. 28)
- When a train is coming, occupants should run away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle, moving in the direction toward the train. (Handbook, p. 80)
- Florida says children under 13 should be secured in the rear seat, because air bags can injure or kill young children in the front. (Handbook, p. 28)
Road signs
- Florida explains that the shape, color, symbols, and words on a traffic sign provide clues about the type of information it gives. (Handbook, p. 46)
- When there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection at a point where approaching traffic can be seen. (Handbook, p. 47)
- A YIELD sign requires the driver to slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles crossing the intended path. (Handbook, p. 47)
- Florida warning signs are normally yellow and diamond-shaped. (Handbook, p. 49)
- Florida lists the STOP sign among its regulatory signs, which are enforceable by law, and says the driver must bring the vehicle to a complete halt. (Handbook, p. 47)
Laws and paperwork
- Florida's Class E Knowledge Exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. (Handbook, p. 20)
- An applicant under 18 must hold the learner’s license for 12 months or until reaching the 18th birthday, whichever comes first. (Handbook, p. 8)
- Florida requires a parent, guardian, or responsible adult age 21 or older to certify at least 50 hours of driving experience, including 10 hours at night, for the under-18 licensing path. (Handbook, PDF page 9)
- A 16-year-old Florida licensed driver may drive from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Handbook, p. 25)
- For a 17-year-old licensed driver, Florida prohibits driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless the trip is to or from work or the driver is accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older. (Handbook, p. 25)
Emergencies
- The special low-speed rule applies when the posted limit is 20 MPH or less. (Handbook, p. 65)
- After a crash involving death, injury, or property damage, the handbook directs the driver to stop and call 911, FHP, or local law enforcement first. (Handbook, p. 77)
- Passing a stopped school bus that results in serious injury or death carries a $1,500 fine under the Florida handbook. (Handbook, p. 27)
- Florida tells drivers to exit the vehicle and call 911 when it catches fire, and to try to extinguish it only with a portable extinguisher when the fire is small. (Handbook, p. 79)
- The Florida handbook warns that a vehicle in a pond, river or other body of water will float on the surface for only 30 to 60 seconds. (Handbook, p. 80)
Want the reasoning behind these rules? Study the handbook, chapter by chapter, in 16 short lessons quoted from the Florida manual.
Signs
Sign shape and color carry meaning before you even read the words. A red octagon always means stop, a red-bordered triangle pointing down means yield, and yellow diamonds warn of a hazard ahead. For every sign image used in our practice test, with the exact meaning and explanation, see the full road sign glossary.
Keep studying
This cheat sheet is a summary, not a substitute for practice. Test yourself with the free Florida DMV practice test, which explains the reasoning behind every answer, or see Florida DMV facts and fees before test day.