Florida permit test 2026: the Class E knowledge exam
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Florida's permit test is the Class E knowledge exam: 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 40 right (80%) to pass. You must be at least 15 for a learner license. The exam is given in English only, even though the handbook comes in Spanish and Haitian Kreol.
Quick facts
- Minimum age
- 15 for a learner license
- Under 18
- A parental consent form and proof that you finished the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course
- Exam
- Class E knowledge exam: 50 multiple-choice questions
- Passing score
- 40 of 50 correct (80%)
- Language
- English only as of 2026
- Question bank
- Questions are drawn at random from a bank of roughly 800
- Where
- In person for any age with a provider; under 18 may also test online
- Retake
- $10 per retake of the knowledge exam
- Vision and hearing
- Tests at a service center are part of getting the learner license
- Handbook languages
- English, Spanish and Haitian Kreol
What to expect
- Under 18: finish the DETS course and get a parental consent form signed (step-parents can't sign unless they've legally adopted you).
- Study the Official Florida Driver License Handbook and use FLHSMV's practice material.
- Pass the vision and hearing tests at a service center.
- Take the Class E knowledge exam with an approved provider or at a service center.
- If you test through a third-party provider, you may be picked at random for a no-fee mandatory re-test.
How to study for it
- The exam draws from a large pool, so learn the handbook's rules instead of memorizing questions.
- Practice the English wording, even if you study in Spanish: the exam is English only.
- Use FLHSMV's study guide answer key to jump to the handbook page behind each practice question.
- Aim well above 80% in practice; a single weak chapter can cost you the 10 misses you're allowed.
Free official resources
- Florida driver handbooks · English, Spanish and Haitian Kreol
- FLHSMV Class E knowledge exam page · Exam details and practice test link
- Study guide answer locations · Matches the 2023 handbook
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Florida permit test?
The Class E knowledge exam has 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 40 right (80%) to pass.
Can I take the Florida permit test in Spanish?
No. Florida's Class E knowledge exam has been English only since early 2026. The handbook is still available in Spanish and Haitian Kreol, so you can learn the rules in those languages, but practice the English wording.
How much does a retake cost in Florida?
FLHSMV lists a $10 fee for retaking the Class E knowledge exam.