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PARENTS & FAMILIES
What are Florida’s supervised-driving rules for learner drivers?
Passenger Support → Practice Coach → Independent Driver Support
QUICK ANSWER
A Florida learner-license holder must be accompanied by a properly licensed driver age 21 or older in the closest seat to the learner’s right. Learner driving is daylight-only for the first three months; after three months it may extend until 10 p.m.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Under-18 drivers also have supervised-experience and learner-holding requirements before advancing.
SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS
Supervision
Use the legally qualified supervising driver.
Time restrictions
Follow the learner-license driving-hour restrictions.
Under 18
Florida currently requires at least 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night, before the next license stage, along with the applicable learner-holding period.
DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING
Legal minimums tell you what is required. Readiness tells you how well the learner can actually drive. Both matter.
WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Use an eligible supervising driver.
• Follow time restrictions.
• Complete required supervised experience.
• Include nighttime hours.
• Check current Florida rules.
YOU MAY ALSO BE WONDERING
Can an older sibling supervise?
Can a learner drive alone?
How many nighttime hours are required under 18?
Does completing the hours automatically mean readiness?