FLHSMV announced that beginning February 6, 2026, knowledge and driving-skills exams for all driver-license classes are administered in English. The policy includes oral exams. According to the state announcement, translation services are not permitted during those tests and printed exams in other languages were removed.
The key point
You can study traffic rules in Spanish, but you should be ready to understand the exam questions and driving instructions in English.
Who is affected?
People who must take a knowledge or driving-skills test to obtain a Florida driver license, including oral testing. The policy concerns the language used to administer the tests; it is not a general order requiring everyone with a valid license to retake an exam.
How to prepare
- Learn the traffic rule and the English term together.
- Use the current official driver handbook.
- Practice questions in English without memorizing isolated answers.
- Practice common driving instructions such as turn left, turn right, stop, back up and park.
- Confirm your appointment, office and required documents through an official source.