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Florida's supervised-driving requirement applies to permit holders under 18 before they move to a Class E license. Adults age 18 and older do not have the same state-mandated practice-hour requirement.
Florida's required practice time depends entirely on your age. Under 18: 50 total hours of supervised driving, with at least 10 at night. Age 18+: no state-mandated hours, though practice is strongly recommended before the road test.
| Practice Type | Suggested Hours | Florida-Specific Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Night Driving | 10 Hours (Required) | Headlight use, judging distance in low light, evening rush hour. |
| Heavy Traffic | 10-12 Hours | Merging on I-95 or I-75, lane changes in congestion. |
| Weather Practice | 5-8 Hours | Driving in sudden Florida downpours and managing sun glare. |
| Parking and Maneuvers | 8-10 Hours | Straight-in parking, three-point turns, reversing. |
| Residential and City | 10-15 Hours | School zones, roundabouts, yielding to pedestrians. |
Florida requires an under-18 applicant to certify 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night. The law does not require you to submit a session-by-session personal driving log to prove every trip.
The certification must be truthful. If the certifying adult is not present for the licensing transaction, Form HSMV 71143 can be used to provide the required Certification of Driving Experience.
Only supervised driving that follows GDL rules counts. Time spent in classroom driver's ed does not count, regardless of how many hours.
See the Florida learner's permit guide for complete requirements.
| What Counts | What Does NOT Count |
|---|---|
| Driving with a licensed supervisor 21+ in the passenger seat. | Driving alone or with an unlicensed passenger. |
| Behind-the-wheel driving lessons at a state-approved school. | Time spent in the classroom portion of driver's ed. |
| Driving during allowed curfew hours (daylight first 3 months, until 10 PM after). | Driving outside the permitted curfew hours. |
Professional behind-the-wheel instruction hours count toward your 50-hour total. Ensure your driving school provides a detailed certificate with the specific number of behind-the-wheel hours-an Orlando student had to delay their test because their certificate only listed 'course completion' without the hour count, which the examiner could not accept.
The main risk is an inaccurate certification, not the format of your personal tracking notes. Keep a realistic record as you practice so the final 50-hour and 10-night-hour certification is accurate.
For road-test scheduling and test-day document requirements, see the Road Test & License guide.
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