Florida permit-test numbers are easier to remember when each one has a condition attached. Start with 50 questions and 40 correct to pass, then review speed, space, parking, and alcohol thresholds. Use this sheet during study and close it when you practice recall.
Last verified: November 3, 2026
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Which Florida test and learner numbers should you know?
The Class E test has 50 questions with 40 correct required, and a learner license can begin at 15. The official exam description and learner statute explain those figures. A learner always needs a qualifying 21+ supervisor in the closest seat to the right.
| Number | Meaning | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 50 /40 | Class E questions /correct required | Exam format |
| 15 | Minimum learner age | Learner law |
| 3 months | Daylight-only initial learner period | Learner hours |
| 10 p.m. | Latest learner driving time after the initial 3 months | Learner hours |
| 50 /10 hours | Teen total supervised practice /night portion | Operator eligibility |
| $48 | $48 state original Class E fee | License fees |
Which Florida speeds should you memorize?
Florida’s default limits are 30 mph in business or residence districts and 55 mph elsewhere unless another lawful limit applies. The speed statute permits local residential changes and requires speed reasonable for existing hazards. Posted signs and road conditions control the actual driving decision.
The official handbook’s speed table lists 20 mph for school zones and up to 70 mph on designated interstate/limited-access roads. Learn the categories with the conditions: a school zone’s active signs can require a lower speed, and heavy rain can make a posted highway limit unsafe. Do not use the flow of speeding traffic as permission to exceed the limit.
What following and parking numbers matter?
The handbook recommends at least a four-second following gap in normal conditions, with more space for poor weather, visibility, or other hazards. Pick a stationary roadside marker, note when the vehicle ahead passes it, and count until you reach the same point. If the interval is too short, ease back and check again.
For parking, section 316.1945 prohibits standing or parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, subject to the statute’s brief passenger pickup/drop-off exception. Keep that clearance separate from where you stop at an intersection or railroad crossing. A distance belongs to a particular situation, not every place a car might stop.
Which Florida BAC thresholds should you remember?
Florida’s ordinary DUI numerical threshold is 0.08%, while the under 21 administrative alcohol threshold is 0.02%. The DUI statute also covers impairment of normal faculties, so a lower reading does not automatically make driving lawful. The under 21 law provides the lower-age licensing action.
Match the driver and the rule before answering. Under 21 administrative suspension is different from the elements of a criminal DUI conviction. Medication and combined substances can also impair driving. The study goal is recognizing which condition applies, not calculating how much alcohol a person can consume before a trip.
Can you apply safe-space rules in these questions?
Florida safe-driving guidance links stopping room to the road, vehicle, and conditions. Try these questions about stopping distance, slippery pavement, and space around the car.
1. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
- A. Steering ability
- B. Braking distance
- C. Reaction distance
- D. Perception time
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A. Steering ability Stopping distance depends on reaction and braking conditions. Steering ability is not the factor being asked for in this comparison.
2. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
- A. Use alternate routes.
- B. Drive as you would on dry roads.
- C. Increase your following distance.
- D. Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
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C. Increase your following distance. Slippery pavement reduces available traction. Increase the gap so you have time and space for a controlled response.
3. It is best to keep a space cushion:
- A. Only in back of your vehicle.
- B. Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
- C. Only in front of the vehicle.
- D. On all sides of the vehicle.
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D. On all sides of the vehicle. Space on every side gives you options if another road user makes an unexpected move. Keep looking ahead and beside the vehicle.
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Key takeaways
- Learn each number with its road, age, or licensing condition.
- Use 50 questions/40 correct for Class E and the current English-only exam policy.
- Increase the four-second following gap when conditions require.
Continue your Florida preparation: Florida DMV Written Test 2026: Questions, Passing Score & What to Expect; How to Pass the Florida Permit Test on the First Try; Florida Speed Limits Explained; Florida DUI Laws & BAC Limits.
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