For the first step of the Florida graduated driver's license (GDL) system, the learner's license, you must be at least 15 years old.

Requirements to get a FL learner's license include:

• Pass vision, road signs and road rules tests.
• Have the signature of one parent (or guardian) on the parent consent form, I under age 18.
• Completion of Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course.
• Two forms of identification (see Identifying Yourself).
• Social Security Number.
• Must be in compliance with school attendance, if under 18.

Back in 2000 the Florida Legislature amended section 322.05, Florida Statutes, changing the requirements to obtain a Class E license for a driver under the age of 18 holding a learner’s license. The following requirements now must be met in order to obtain a regular Class E license if a learner’s license:

• Must hold the learner’s license for 12 months or until the 18th birthday.
• Must have NO convictions 12 months from the issue date of the Learner's license.
• May have one traffic conviction within 12 months from the issue date of the learner’s license, if adjudication is withheld.
• A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult over 21 years old, must certify that the driver has 50 hours of driving experience, of which 10 hours must be at night.

If you are under 18 and are not married, your license application must be signed by one parent or legal guardian. For more information on how to get a Florida learner's permit and start in their graduated licensing system, contact the FL HSMV. Once you get a permit your parents should inform their insurance provider to see if you will need to be added to their policy at that time or when you acquire your full license.