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Florida DMV Cheat Sheet: Key Numbers

The numbers people mix up most often, on one page. Print it or save it as a PDF and review it before your test.

Knowledge test format

questions
50
correct to pass
40 (80%)

Learner's permit and teen license rules by state

Supervising driver at least
21 years old
Supervised driving hours
50 hours
Of them at night
10 hours
Night limit for new drivers from
11 p.m.

Speed limits by state

School zone
20 mph
Residential district
30 mph
Business district
30 mph
Other highways
55 mph
Rural interstate (max)
70 mph

Parking distances by state

Fire hydrant
15 feet
Fire station driveway
20 feet
STOP sign or signal
30 feet
Railroad crossing
50 feet
Wheels from the curb
12 inches

School bus, move over and bicycle passing laws by state

Passing a bicyclist
3 feet
If you cannot move over, slow by
20 mph
Stopped emergency vehicle
Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down

Car seat and booster seat laws by state

Car seat until at least
4 years old
Child may not be left alone in car at
5 years old

Every number is the answer to one of our practice questions and matches a quote from the official handbook. Rules change — check the latest handbook before your test.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 05/22/2020). Checked October 17, 2026.