How many practice hours do you need in Florida?
In Florida, a learner driver must log 50 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.
Florida learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 15
- Supervised practice required: 50 hours total, 10 at night
- Permit hold period: 12 months
- License eligibility age: 16
- How hours are certified: Certification of 50 hours signed by a parent or guardian on the license application.
The learner permit must be held for 12 months (or until age 18). A parent or guardian certifies the 50 logged hours (10 at night) when applying for the license.
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Florida HSMV before applying.
Florida's graduated licensing stages
Drive only with a licensed adult 21+; first 3 months limited to daylight hours, then until 10 p.m.
Issued after 12 months and 50 logged hours; nighttime limits apply by age.
Nighttime restrictions are lifted.
Driving restrictions for new Florida drivers
At 16 you can't drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; at 17 the restricted window is 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. — unless you're with a licensed driver 21+ or driving to or from work.
Florida does not set a specific passenger limit for intermediate drivers, but all occupants must be belted.
Texting while driving is banned for all drivers; handheld use is prohibited in school and work zones.
Log every Florida practice hour automatically
DriveMint tracks each supervised drive with GPS, separates day and night hours, and generates a DMV-ready report—so you can prove all 50 hours without a paper logbook.
Florida driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in Florida?+
Florida requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 at night, before applying for a license.
How long must I hold my learner's permit in Florida?+
At least 12 months, or until you turn 18, whichever comes first — and you must log 50 hours of practice (10 at night).
Can I drive to work at night with an intermediate license?+
Yes — driving to or from work is an exception to the nighttime restriction, as is driving with a licensed driver 21 or older.