Driver's License Exam Rules in Florida Are Changing

'Do it NATIONWIDE!' Florida mandates English-only driver’s tests, following Trump's lead

Florida announced on Friday that all driver's license tests will be conducted in English. This decision comes after President Trump signed an executive order nearly a year ago declaring English the official language of the United States.The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles declared that the state is taking "a leading role in highway safety by requiring all driver license exams be taken in English and without an interpreter…

Driver's license exam rules in Florida are changing

All written, oral and skills tests for all driver's license categories in Florida must be done in English beginning Feb. 6.

English only: Florida updates statewide driver license testing system · American Wire News

Florida is making moves to keep drivers safe with a new requirement for licensing tests. Reacting to a series of stories about migrants and illegal aliens who caused deadly crashes across the United States, Florida is changing the way it evaluates the competency of potential drivers. Beginning on February 6, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that all driver’s license tests will be issued in English on…

Florida driver's license tests will only be offered in English

Starting Feb. 6, language-translation services won’t be allowed for knowledge or skills examinations, either.

Florida Driver’s Tests to be English-Only

Driver’s license tests in Florida will be administered only in English starting Feb. 6, the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced Friday. “This change applies to all driver license classifications, including exams administered orally,” a news release said. Currently, exams for most non-commercial driver classifications are offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. The department has updated its driver’s license te…

Florida Mandates English Only Driver License Exams Feb 6

Florida is about to become an English-only state when it comes to hitting the road. On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced a major policy shift that will require every driver license applicant to take their examinations exclusively in English. This sweeping change officially goes into effect on Friday, Feb. 6, and applies to every classification of license, from standard permits t…