Official Florida Driver Handbook (Updated 2020)

Book Synopsis: INTRODUCTION The Oficial Florida Driver License Handbook is produced by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). This guide has the information you need to prepare for the Florida Driver License Class E Knowledge Exam and Driving Skills Test and to help you drive safely and lawfully.

DISCLAIMER The Oficial Florida Driver License Handbook contains many condensed and paraphrased points of Florida laws and provides safety advice not specifically addressed in the laws. The handbook is not a legal authority and is not intended for use in court. This handbook will not reflect any changes made by the Florida Legislature after the last revision date (located at the bottom of this page). If you are opening this handbook, you are more than likely looking to join the next generation of licensed drivers in Florida. Driving is a tremendous privilege and responsibility. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides this oficial Florida Driver License Handbook to give you the foundational knowledge to be safe behind the wheel and become a lifelong safe driver. Florida continues to change and evolve, and technology continues to have significant impacts on highway safety. In 2019, Florida adopted lifesaving legislation to enforce the restriction on texting, emailing and instant messaging behind the wheel. The decision to text and drive can have deadly consequences, affecting everyone on the road. I urge you: put it down and focus on driving. As we drive into the future, Florida is leading the nation in the promotion of automated vehicle technology to create safer vehicles and improve transportation options. Self-driving vehicles will soon be rolling out on our roadways, and I encourage you to learn more about sharing the road safely with these vehicles. Driving can unlock a world of opportunity, but this privilege also comes with enormous risk. Educating yourself on the various rules of the road and preparing for the challenges you may face are important steps in giving you the confidence you need to drive safely. Carefully review this handbook to ensure you and the millions of people who travel Florida's roadways can Arrive Alive.