Florida permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost
Florida permit test questions, answered with facts from FLHSMV.
The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam has 50 questions (Florida traffic laws, safe driving practices and identifying traffic controls); you need 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, per FLHSMV; questions come from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023).
Practice format (official): Our practice tests use the official format — 50 questions, 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, 60 minutes on the timer.
The Florida Class E knowledge exam in brief
How many questions are on the Florida permit test?
The Florida Class E knowledge exam has 50 questions (Florida traffic laws, safe driving practices and identifying traffic controls), per FLHSMV.
What is the pass mark for the Florida permit test?
You need 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, per FLHSMV.
Is the Florida permit test hard?
You need 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, so in the official 50-question format you can get at most 10 wrong. The best preparation is to study the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Florida permit test cost?
$48 for an original Class E license, which includes the learner’s license; a knowledge retest is $10.00, per FLHSMV.
Is there free Florida permit test practice for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Florida Class E knowledge exam practice tests for 2026, each with 50 questions and the official pass mark of 40 of 50 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
Time limit, retakes, age and ID
How long is the Florida permit test?
No time limit is published for driver license offices; 60 minutes is the official limit for online/third-party exams.
Can I retake the Florida permit test if I fail?
No waiting period stated on the pages read. Knowledge retest fee $10.00. No attempt limit stated. Passing through a third-party administrator may trigger a random no-fee mandatory re-test (s. 322.56(3)(b),(e) F.S.); a failed mandatory re-test requires a re-exam fee at the next attempt.
How old do you have to be to take the Florida permit test?
The minimum age is 15, per FLHSMV.
What do I need to bring to the Florida permit test?
Proof of identity, proof of Social Security number and proof of residential address (list at flhsmv.gov/WhatToBring). Under 18: signed/notarized Parental Consent Form. Proof of Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course completion. Vision and hearing test at a service center.
Which handbook is the Florida permit test based on?
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023). You can read it on the official site.
Official source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Handbook: Official Florida Driver License Handbook.
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Last updated October 13, 2026.