Practice question

What is the required minimum age to apply for a Florida driver license?

  1. 15 Years
  2. 16 Years
  3. 17 Years
  4. 18 Years

Answer: B — 16 Years

The required minimum age to apply for a Florida driver license is 16 years. This is because Florida has a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, which requires teenagers to go through three stages before obtaining a full driver license. The first stage, a learner's license, can be obtained at age 15 but requires a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old to accompany the teen while driving. At age 16, the second stage allows for unsupervised driving with restrictions. Once a teen turns 18, they can apply for a full driver license without any restrictions. Therefore, while the other choices may seem plausible, they do not accurately reflect the minimum age required to apply for a full driver license in Florida.

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