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Florida Licensing, Permits and Your Record: five situations explained
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In this video
- 0:00Intro
- 0:16What vision in each eye meets Florida’s standard without referral to an eye specialist?
- 1:11You have a Florida learner’s license. Who must ride with you, and where?
- 2:22A non-resident takes a job in Florida. Within how many days must they get a Florida driver license?
- 3:17Before a minor gets a Florida driver license, an adult must certify how much driving experience?
- 4:26What happens if the adult who signed your application as a minor withdraws their responsibility?
- 5:27Recap
In short
20/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, meets state requirements without referral. A learner’s license holder must always drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older who sits in the closest seat to the right of the driver. A non-resident who accepts employment, works in a trade or profession, or enrolls a child in a Florida public school must get a Florida license within 30 days.
The five situations
Pick an answer first, the way the video pauses for you. Each one cites The Official Florida Driver License Handbook.
Situation 1
What vision in each eye meets Florida’s standard without referral to an eye specialist?
Answer: A. 20/40 or better. 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, meets state requirements without referral.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Vision Screening
Situation 2
You have a Florida learner’s license. Who must ride with you, and where?
Answer: A. A licensed driver 21 or older, in the closest seat to your right. A learner’s license holder must always drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older who sits in the closest seat to the right of the driver.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Important Info for Minor Drivers › Learner’s License
Situation 3
A non-resident takes a job in Florida. Within how many days must they get a Florida driver license?
Answer: A. 30 days. A non-resident who accepts employment, works in a trade or profession, or enrolls a child in a Florida public school must get a Florida license within 30 days.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Who Needs a Florida License to Drive?
Situation 4
Before a minor gets a Florida driver license, an adult must certify how much driving experience?
Answer: C. At least 50 hours, 10 at night. A parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older must certify at least 50 hours of driving, of which 10 were at night.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Requirements for Class E Learner’s & Driver License
Situation 5
What happens if the adult who signed your application as a minor withdraws their responsibility?
Answer: A. Your license is canceled. The signer agrees to take responsibility for your driving. If the signer rescinds responsibility, your license will be canceled.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Parental Consent for Minors
Transcript
0:00Intro
Permits, points and your driving record decide how long you keep your license. Here are five rules from the Florida Driver License Handbook. For each one, pick your answer before I reveal it.
0:16Situation 1
You're reading the eye chart at the Florida license office. What vision in each eye meets Florida’s standard without referral to an eye specialist? The answer is A: 20/40 or better. 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, meets state requirements without referral. 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without glasses, meets the state standard without a referral.
1:11Situation 2
You have a Florida learner's license and want to practice. You have a Florida learner’s license. Who must ride with you, and where? The answer is A: A licensed driver 21 or older, in the closest seat to your right. A learner’s license holder must always drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older who sits in the closest seat to the right of the driver. A licensed driver 21 or older must always be with you, in the closest seat to your right.
2:22Situation 3
You take a job in Florida while still licensed in another state. A non-resident takes a job in Florida. Within how many days must they get a Florida driver license? The answer is A: 30 days. A non-resident who accepts employment, works in a trade or profession, or enrolls a child in a Florida public school must get a Florida license within 30 days. You must get a Florida driver license within 30 days.
3:17Situation 4
A Florida teen is ready to apply for a driver license. Before a minor gets a Florida driver license, an adult must certify how much driving experience? The answer is C: At least 50 hours, 10 at night. A parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older must certify at least 50 hours of driving, of which 10 were at night. A parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older must certify at least 50 hours of driving, 10 of them at night.
4:26Situation 5
The adult who signed your license application as a minor decides to withdraw. What happens if the adult who signed your application as a minor withdraws their responsibility? The answer is A: Your license is canceled. The signer agrees to take responsibility for your driving. If the signer rescinds responsibility, your license will be canceled. The signer agreed to take responsibility for your driving. If they rescind it, your license is canceled.
5:27Recap
20/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, meets state requirements without referral. A learner’s license holder must always drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older who sits in the closest seat to the right of the driver. A non-resident who accepts employment, works in a trade or profession, or enrolls a child in a Florida public school must get a Florida license within 30 days. A parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older must certify at least 50 hours of driving, of which 10 were at night. The signer agrees to take responsibility for your driving. Nice work. Try more licensing questions in Practice by Topic, then test yourself with a full mock exam.
The rules in this lesson
- 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, meets state requirements without referral.
- A learner’s license holder must always drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older who sits in the closest seat to the right of the driver.
- A non-resident who accepts employment, works in a trade or profession, or enrolls a child in a Florida public school must get a Florida license within 30 days.
- A parent, guardian or responsible adult 21 or older must certify at least 50 hours of driving, of which 10 were at night.
- The signer agrees to take responsibility for your driving.
Original practice lesson written from The Official Florida Driver License Handbook. EstatePass is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Florida FLHSMV; these are not official test questions.