What's a Learners Permit?

A driver's permit, learner's permit, learner's license or provisional license, is a restricted license that is given to a person who is learning to drive, but has not yet satisfied the prerequisite to obtain a driver's license.

Can you drive around with a learner's permit?

With your learner's permit, you are not allowed to drive by yourself. In fact, you must have someone in your car who is at least 21-years-old and has a valid driver's license. In addition, this person must be legally allowed to operate the type of vehicle you are driving.

What is a Florida learner's license?

A learner's license is a permit you get before your regular license that allows you to practice driving. When you turn 14 1/2, you can start the process of getting your learner's license in the Sunshine State. You'll have to complete a few steps, but you could be driving (with supervision) as early as 15.