FLHSMV Licensing, Fines & Penalties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Florida, what is the minimum age to apply for a learner's driver license?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
Florida allows teens to apply for a learner's license (permit) at age 15.
Question 2: How long must a Florida teen hold a learner's license before applying for a Class E license?
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months (Correct answer)
- 18 months
Correct answer: 12 months
Florida requires teen drivers to hold their learner's license for at least 12 months before upgrading to a full Class E license.
Question 3: Under Florida's Graduated Driver License law, what is the nighttime driving restriction for a teenager with a learner's license?
- No driving after 9 PM
- No driving after 10 PM
- No driving after 11 PM (Correct answer)
- No driving after midnight
Correct answer: No driving after 11 PM
Learner's license holders in Florida may not drive between 11 PM and 6 AM.
Question 4: What is the fine range for a first-offense speeding ticket in Florida for driving 1–9 mph over the limit?
- $25–$50
- $50–$100 (Correct answer)
- $100–$200
- $200–$500
Correct answer: $50–$100
In Florida, fines for 1–9 mph over the posted limit typically fall in the $50–$100 range before court costs.
Question 5: A Florida driver who accumulates 12 points within 12 months will have their license suspended for how long?
- 15 days
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
Correct answer: 60 days
Accumulating 12 points within 12 months triggers a 30-day suspension — wait, Florida law states 30 days for 12 points in 12 months.
Question 6: In Florida, how many points are added to a driver's record for a speeding violation of 15 mph or less over the limit?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 4 points
Correct answer: 3 points
A speeding violation of 15 mph or less over the limit adds 3 points to a Florida driver's record.
Question 7: Which Florida license class allows the holder to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more but without a trailer?
- Class A
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class E
Correct answer: Class B
A Class B CDL covers single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, without a combination trailer over 10,000 lbs.
FLHSMV Licensing, Fines & Penalties 2
In Florida, what is the minimum age to apply for a learner's driver license?