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Drug and Alcohol Course

Getting Your First Drivers License in Florida

If you are 18 and up and have never been issued a drivers license in any state or country, the state of Florida requires you to complete a Drug and Alcohol course.

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Drug and Alcohol courses teach drivers how drugs and alcohol affect driving, traffic responsibilities and laws and techniques for safe driving.

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New drivers 18 and older are required to take this course before applying for their first Florida driver’s license.

The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam

Once you complete a Drug and Alcohol course, the State of Florida requires that you pass a written exam that tests your knowledge of road signs and road rules. The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam is 50 questions. You will be tested on Florida traffic laws, safe driving practices and identifying traffic signs and controls.

NOTE: If you are 18 or older, you must take the Florida Class E Knowledge Exam at a local DMV office.