Yes — the Florida permit test is English-only now. Here’s the plan.
Since February 6, 2026, Florida gives every driver license exam in English only. That covers the knowledge test and the driving test. The rule is the same online and in person, at every office. The state no longer allows translation services (FLHSMV notice, January 30, 2026). It is a state rule, so no provider can offer another language. One thing did not change: the Official Florida Driver’s Handbook still comes in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Learn the rules in your language. Then practice the English wording.
- Drill the English wording — 100 practice questions & flashcards included.
- Same exam otherwise: 50 questions, 80% to pass, 60 minutes.
Handbook in your language → exam in English
Learn the rules your way. Then learn the English words for them — that’s the whole two-pass plan.
What is the two-pass study plan that works?
Learn the material your way
Every exam question comes from the Official Florida Driver’s Handbook — still published by FLHSMV in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Read it in the language you learn best in. Road rules stick when they’re understood, not translated on the fly.
Get comfortable with the English wording
Then make exam day read familiar. The free 20-question practice test costs nothing. The exam package adds 100 practice questions and road sign flashcards. You’re not relearning the rules — you’re learning the English words for rules you already know.
The exam is 50 questions, 80% to pass, 60 minutes. For ages 14½–17 testing online, all three attempts are included with no re-test fees. One rough first attempt is a data point, not a bill. Adults 18+ test in person under Florida law. The language rule is the same there, so the same two-pass plan applies.
Does the English-only rule change the signs, or just the words?
You already know what these mean. A shape and a color say the same thing in every language. What the exam needs from you is the English name, which is the whole reason pass two exists.
On the examStop sign
A full stop at the line, every time. Then go when it is clear.
On the examYield
Slow down, and let whoever is already there go first.
On the examSpeed limit
The maximum the law allows here — not a target, and not a promise it is safe.
On the examWarning sign
Yellow and diamond-shaped means something ahead needs your attention.
Learn what they mean from the Official Florida Driver’s Handbook in your own language, then meet their English names on the free practice test. Road sign flashcards come with the exam package.
The Language Rule, Answered
English-only exam FAQ
Is the Florida permit test in English only?
Yes. Since February 6, 2026, Florida gives every driver license exam in English only. That means the knowledge test and the driving test. The rule is the same online and in person. It is a state rule from FLHSMV. No provider, office or website can offer the exam in another language. Source: the FLHSMV notice of January 30, 2026.
Can I use a translator or translation app during the exam?
No — translation services are no longer permitted under the state's rule. The exam session is English, start to finish. That makes your prep strategy the thing worth your energy. There's a genuinely good one above.
Can I still study in Spanish or Haitian Creole?
Yes — and you should, if that's where you learn best. The Official Florida Driver's Handbook is the source of every exam question, and FLHSMV still publishes it in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Learn the material in your preferred language. Then drill the English wording with practice questions, so exam day reads familiar.
What's the smartest way to prepare if English isn't my first language?
Two passes. First, the handbook in your preferred language, so the concepts are solid. Then English-format practice, so the phrasing is too. Our exam package includes the handbook, 100 practice questions, and road sign flashcards. And the free 20-question practice test lets you feel the English wording before spending anything.
Did the English-only rule change who can test online?
No — that rule is separate and unchanged. Applicants 14½-17 can take the official exam online, with a parent or guardian supervising. Adults 18+ test in person at a driver license or tax collector office. The language rule changed what's on the screen, not who sits where.
How hard is the exam itself?
Fifty questions from the handbook, 80% (40 correct) to pass, 60 minutes. It's designed to be studied for — the question bank is roughly 800 items deep. Every question traces back to a book you can read in advance, in your own language. Our package includes all three online attempts with no re-test fees, so one rough day doesn't cost you extra.
Does the free practice test come in other languages?
Our practice materials mirror the real exam, which means English. That's the point of them: getting comfortable with the exact format and wording you'll face. For concept-learning in Spanish or Haitian Creole, the official handbook is the right tool. The two together are the whole strategy.
What does the real exam cost?
$44.95 with all three online attempts included (ages 14½-17), plus the handbook, 100 practice questions, and flashcards. Results are filed with FLHSMV the moment you finish. Want a no-cost read on your readiness first? Start with the free 20-question practice test.
The rule is fixed. Your readiness isn’t.
Twenty free questions tell you exactly where the English wording stands between you and the permit — start there.