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GETTING STARTED

What is a learner’s license?

Curiosity → Eligibility → Learner License

QUICK ANSWER

A Florida learner’s license lets a qualifying beginner practice driving under supervision. It is not permission to drive alone. Florida limits who must supervise the learner and the hours during which the learner may drive.

WHAT THAT MEANS

Think of the learner license as a protected practice stage between learning the rules and driving independently.

SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS

Supervision
A qualified licensed driver must accompany the learner in the required seat.

Time restrictions
Florida limits learner driving hours, with broader hours after the first three months.

Purpose
The license exists so the beginner can gain real experience before independent driving.

DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING

Use the learner stage to practice thinking and control together—not simply to accumulate time.

WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A learner license is supervised practice permission.
• It does not allow solo driving.
• Time restrictions apply.
• Use the stage to build real independence.

YOU MAY ALSO BE WONDERING

Who can sit with me?

Florida requires a licensed driver age 21 or older in the closest seat to the learner’s right.

Can I drive at night?

Florida begins learner driving with daylight-only restrictions and later permits driving until 10 p.m. after three months.

Can I drive alone?

No. Learner privileges require the qualifying supervising driver.

How long do I keep the learner license?

Under-18 drivers generally must hold it for the required period before advancing, subject to Florida’s current rules.
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