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Never had a FL drivers license? All first time drivers in the State of Florida are required by law to take a Florida drivers ed course prior to applying for a Florida drivers license. DMV.ORG recommends FloridaDrivingCourse.com as a good choice for Florida drivers ed.

First-Time Driver (D.A.T.A.) - FloridaDrivingCourse.com
Enroll in the FloridaDrivingCourse.com four-hour class from the privacy of your own home and complete it at your convenience. This course will allow you to learn about how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to drive, FL laws and responsibilities, safe driving techniques, and how to increase your awareness on Florida's roadways. You will also have the option of taking your FL drivers license written exam online after completing the course--as long as you are younger than 18 years old.

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The State of Florida is committed to helping residents obtain driver licenses for the vehicles they own. While there are a lot of regulations, the Driver License Division of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) provides all the free training materials and information you need to succeed.

Florida Driver's Handbook

The Florida Driver's Handbook is available at your local office or online in English and Spanish. To access online you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.

The handbook covers the following key topics:

  • Driver responsibilities, including the point system, suspension regulations, insurance laws, and accident reporting laws.
  • Driving techniques, including rules of the road, parking, right-of-way, and speed limits.
  • Signals and signs, including traffic signals, road signs, and pavement markings
  • Vehicle requirements, including standards for equipment, braking regulations, towing rules, and bicycles.
  • Miscellaneous information, including first aid and how to obtain your driving record or a crash report.
 
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Enroll in the FloridaDrivingCourse.com four-hour class from the privacy of your own home and complete it at your convenience. This online course will allow you to learn about how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to drive, FL laws and responsibilities, safe driving techniques, and how to increase your awareness on Florida's roadways.

Florida Motorcycle Operator Manual

For motorcycle riders, there is a Motorcycle Handbook available in English or Spanish, which is explained further on our Motorcycle Manual page.

Florida CDL Handbook

Florida also provides a comprehensive manual for people seeking commercial driver licenses (CDLs). The Florida CDL Handbook covers the following:

  • Intro to CDLs, including disqualifications and basic rundown of required tests.
  • Safe driving rules, including shifting gears, vehicle inspection, controlling speed, driving at night, and driving emergencies.
  • Cargo transportation safety, including securing cargo, weights and balancing, and inspections.
  • Passenger transportation safety, including loading, prohibited actions, and use of brake-door interlocks.
  • Air brakes, including parts, inspection, and use of brakes.
  • Safe practices with specialty vehicles, including combinations, double and triple trailers, tanks, and school buses.
  • Hazardous materials, including loading, unloading, and emergencies.
  • Pre-trip inspection test, including special rules for specific vehicles.
  • Basic vehicle control test, including how the test is scored.
  • On-road driving test, including how the test is scored.

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