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At what minimum age can a person obtain a learner's driver license?
At what minimum age can a person obtain a learner's driver license?
What is the minimum period of time a learner's driver license holder must hold a valid license before applying for a regular license?
What is the minimum period of time a learner's driver license holder must hold a valid license before applying for a regular license?
What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a Class A, B, or C license?
What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a Class A, B, or C license?
What is the required number of hours of behind-the-wheel experience for a person under 18 years old?
What is the required number of hours of behind-the-wheel experience for a person under 18 years old?
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Who can certify the completion of behind-the-wheel experience for a person under 18 years old?
Who can certify the completion of behind-the-wheel experience for a person under 18 years old?
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What happens to a person's license during a suspension period?
What happens to a person's license during a suspension period?
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Can a person whose license has been revoked apply for a new license during the revocation period?
Can a person whose license has been revoked apply for a new license during the revocation period?
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What is the minimum number of night hours required for behind-the-wheel experience?
What is the minimum number of night hours required for behind-the-wheel experience?
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Who may not be issued a Class E driver license?
Who may not be issued a Class E driver license?
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A person who is an habitual user of which of the following substances may be denied a driver license?
A person who is an habitual user of which of the following substances may be denied a driver license?
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What is a reason for denying a person a commercial motor vehicle operator's license?
What is a reason for denying a person a commercial motor vehicle operator's license?
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Under what circumstances may the department deny a person a driver license?
Under what circumstances may the department deny a person a driver license?
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Who may be denied a driver license?
Who may be denied a driver license?
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What is a reason for disqualifying a person's privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
What is a reason for disqualifying a person's privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
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Study Notes
License Restrictions
- The department may not issue a license to a person under 16 years old, except for a learner's driver license to a person at least 15 years old who meets the requirements of ss. 322.091 and 322.1615.
Age Requirements for Licensing
- A person at least 16 years old but under 18 years old must meet the requirements of s. 322.091 and hold a valid learner's driver license for at least 12 months with no moving traffic convictions.
- Alternatively, a person in this age group can hold a learner's driver license for at least 12 months and have a moving traffic conviction if they elect to attend a traffic driving school for which adjudication must be withheld pursuant to s. 318.14.
- A person in this age group can also hold a license issued in another state or foreign jurisdiction that would not be subject to suspension or revocation under the laws of this state.
Behind-the-Wheel Experience
- A person at least 16 years old but under 18 years old must have a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult certify that they have accompanied the applicant for a total of not less than 50 hours' behind-the-wheel experience, including at least 10 hours at night.
Disqualifications
- The department may not issue a license to a person whose license has been suspended or revoked, until the expiration of the period of suspension or revocation.
- The department may not issue a license to a person who has been disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle, until the expiration of the period of disqualification.
Medical and Emotional Fitness
- The department may not issue a license to a person who is an habitual drunkard, habitual user of narcotic drugs, or habitual user of any other drug to a degree that renders them incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle.
- The department may not issue a license to a person who has been adjudged to be afflicted with or suffering from a mental disability or disease and has not been restored to competency by the methods provided by law.
Other Restrictions
- The department may not issue a license to a person who is required to take an examination but has not successfully passed such examination.
- The department may not issue a license to a person when the department has good cause to believe that the operation of a motor vehicle on the highways by such person would be detrimental to public safety or welfare.
- The department may not issue a commercial motor vehicle operator license to a person who has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any felony involving human trafficking under state or federal law involving the use of a commercial motor vehicle.
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Description
This quiz covers the eligibility requirements for obtaining a driver's license in Florida, including age restrictions and necessary documents.
