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QuestionInsurance Question  I am 17 and I live in Florida, I need to get a job, but I only have a learner's permit. I have heard that you can still drive on a learner's permit if you are going to and from work is that true?

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According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV) with a Learner’s License, you may:

Only drive during daylight hours during the first three months from the original issue date and must be accompanied by a licensed driver, 21 years or older who occupies the front passenger seat. After the first three months, drivers may operate a vehicle from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a licensed driver, 21 years of age or older, who occupies the front passenger seat.

The next step in the FL graduated licensing system is an operator's license. To earn an operator’s license, you must be at least 16 years old and have held a learner’s license for at least one year without any traffic convictions.

With a Florida Operator’s License, you may:

16 years old – only drive between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or you are traveling to or from work.

17 years old – only drive between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or you are traveling to or from work.

This information from the HSMV and FL driver's handbook appears to say that one you have an operator's license you can travel to or from work outside of the restricted hours but with a learner's license you must always have a licensed driver over the age of 21 accompanying you in the front seat.

To be certain of the restrictions and any exceptions there may be for a person with a learner's permit contact the FL HSMV. For a low cost car insurance quote click here.

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