Florida Online Permit Exam (Official 50-Question Class E Knowledge Test)
This page is to register for the official Florida Class E Knowledge Test online — the 50-question permit exam provided by American Safety Institute, an external exam provider. You must be under 18 to take the test online. This is the official, scored exam itself, not a free practice test; a practice test is included with your registration to help you prepare. Upon successful completion, your results are electronically reported to the Florida DMV immediately, and you become eligible to receive your Florida Restricted or Permit Driver's License at your local office.
Who Is This Course For?
First-time Florida drivers under 18 (ages 14.5–17) who need to take the official Class E Knowledge Test online to obtain their Florida learner's permit. Applicants 18 and older must take the exam at a Florida driver license office. If you already attempted the exam in person, you are no longer eligible to take it online.
Course Overview
This is the official Florida Class E Knowledge Test — the 50-question permit exam required to obtain your Florida Restricted or Permit Driver's License — taken online through American Safety Institute, an external exam provider. You must be under 18 to take the test online. This is the official exam itself, not a free practice test; a practice test is included with your registration to help you prepare.
Upon successful completion, your results are electronically reported to the Florida DMV immediately, and you become eligible to receive your Florida Restricted or Permit Driver's License at your local office. The exam is available in English and Spanish. Applicants 18 and older must take the exam at a local DMV office, and anyone who already attempted the exam in person is no longer eligible to take it online.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online
Audience
Ages 14.5–17 (under 18)
Requirement
Official Class E Knowledge Test
Provider
American Safety Institute
Price
$34.99
Reporting
Results reported to FL DMV
What You'll Complete
- Official 50-Question Class E Knowledge Test
- Provided by American Safety Institute
- Must Be Under 18 to Take Online
- Eligible for Florida Restricted/Permit License
- External Exam Provider
- Results Reported to FL DMV
- Practice Test Included
- Available in English & Spanish
How It Works
- 1Register online for the official Florida Online Permit Exam (Class E Knowledge Test).
- 2Take the 50-question official Class E Knowledge Test online at your own pace.
- 3Your results are electronically reported to the Florida DMV immediately.
- 4Receive your Florida Restricted or Permit Driver's License at your local driver license office.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- You must be under 18 to take the test online; applicants 18 and older must take the exam at a local Florida DMV office.
- If you already attempted the exam in person, you are no longer eligible to take it online.
- This is the official permit exam — not a free practice test. A practice test is included to help you prepare, but the exam itself is the official, scored Class E Knowledge Test.
- Available in English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida Online Permit Exam?
It is the official Class E Knowledge Test — the 50-question permit exam required to obtain your Florida Restricted or Permit Driver's License, taken online through American Safety Institute. You must be under 18 to take it online.
How is the Online Permit Exam different from a free permit practice test?
A free permit practice test is test preparation that helps you study; the Online Permit Exam is the official, scored Class E Knowledge Test that Florida requires for your learner's permit. A practice test is included with your registration to help you prepare, but the exam itself is the official test.
Who is eligible to take the permit exam online?
Drivers under 18 (ages 14.5–17). Applicants 18 and older must take the exam at a Florida driver license office. If you already attempted the exam in person, you are no longer eligible to take it online.
How many questions are on the exam, and what is the passing score?
The official Class E Knowledge Test is 50 questions, and Florida requires 40 correct answers to pass.
How are my results reported?
Your completion is electronically reported to the Florida DMV immediately upon finishing the exam.
What happens after I pass the permit exam?
Upon successful completion, you are eligible to receive your Florida Restricted or Permit Driver's License at your local driver license office.
Is the exam available in Spanish?
Yes, it is available in English and Spanish.
Related Florida Resources
Free Florida Permit Practice Test
Free test preparation to help you study before the official exam.
Florida 6-Hour DETS Course
The required under-18 driver education course you complete before the permit exam.
Florida First-Time Driver Package
The 6-hour DETS course and the official permit exam bundled together.
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Florida Online Permit Exam online with American Safety Institute. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
Central Florida Driving Academy provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by American Safety Institute, a third-party provider. Central Florida Driving Academy is not the course operator and does not administer this course.