What is on the Florida road test?
The Class E Driving Skills Test is a series of maneuvers on public roads that an examiner (or tax collector licensing agent or authorized third-party administrator) scores on the Record of Driving Examination, form HSMV 71110. Errors carry penalty points; under Rule 15A-1.015, F.A.C., 31 or more penalty points is a failure, and a crash, dangerous action, traffic law violation or refusal ends the test at once. No test length is published. Maneuvers covered by official sources: Straight-in parking, Three-point turn (turnabout), Backing, Parking on a grade, Quick stop, Signal and turn (left and right turns), Right turn, Approach of crossing (intersections), Keeping in lane and changing lanes, Vehicle inspection.
How is the Florida driving test scored?
Each error on form HSMV 71110 is marked FAIR or BAD with a set number of penalty points (for example straight-in parking 5 or 10, backing 4 or 8, turnabout 4 or 8, posture 2 or 4). An applicant who scores 31 or more penalty points fails. Items marked DISQUALIFIED, and any crash, dangerous action, traffic law violation, or lack of cooperation or refusal, end the test.
What is an automatic fail on the Florida road test?
Official Florida sources list these as automatic failures: A crash; A dangerous driving action; A traffic law violation; Lack of cooperation or refusing to follow directions; Not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, or blocking the crosswalk or cross traffic when others are affected; Entering an intersection on red, or not stopping before a right turn on red; Failing to yield so others must stop or slow; Driving on the wrong side of the road, or changing lanes without a signal when traffic is affected; Turning without a signal when traffic or pedestrians are affected; Losing control of the car during the quick stop; Forcing a car off the road, overtaking in an intersection, or pulling out to pass without a signal when traffic is affected; and Maneuver disqualifiers: climbing the curb or damaging the car in parking, jumping the curb or never looking back while backing, cutting corners on turns.
What do I need to bring to the Florida road test?
A vehicle with a valid license plate, valid registration and proof of insurance (Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage Liability); Your learner's license (surrendering it means no fee for the Class E license if no name or address change is needed); Under 18: the signed or notarized Certification of Driving Experience of a Minor; and Identification documents, if not already provided.
What are the vehicle requirements for the Florida road test?
Valid license plate (tag not expired), registration and proof of insurance; Passes the examiner's basic safety inspection; Working horn, rear-view mirror, turn signals, steering, brakes, tires, brake lights and taillights; Windshield wiper on the driver's side and operable headlights; No cracked or broken glass that hinders visibility; Doors, with front doors that open from inside and outside; stationary seats; Must let the driver give hand signals when required; Jeep-type vehicles need framed canvas or metal doors held by hinges and a latch; Must meet bumper height requirements; Not a low-speed vehicle (top speed 20 to 25 mph); Operable seatbelts (except cars made before 1968 and trucks made before 1972); and No other passengers during the test.
When can I take the Florida road test?
Applicants must hold a learner's license for one year (12 months) or be 18. Drivers under 18 also need a parent, guardian or responsible adult 21+ to certify 50 hours of driving (10 at night) on the Certification of Minor Driving Experience form, and must have no moving-violation convictions for one year from the learner's license issue date (one with adjudication withheld is allowed).
What happens if I fail the Florida road test?
The examiner explains your mistakes; you are asked to study or practice and return another day. The skills retest fee is $20 (plus a $6.25 service fee at a tax collector office). Failing the driving test five times within one year leads to a one-year suspension as incompetent to drive.
Can the Florida road test be waived?
The skills test may be taken at a driver license or tax collector service center, with an approved driver license exam provider or third-party administrator, or through a high school driver education class in DELAP. Anyone who passes through a third-party administrator may be randomly picked for a no-fee retest at an office.