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Florida Driver’s License Exams Will Soon Only Be In English
January 31, 2026
Beginning late next week, all driver’s licenses exams in Florida will only be in English.
Friday, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6, all driver license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English. This change applies to all driver license classifications, including exams administered orally.
Previously, knowledge exams for most non-commercial driver license classifications were offered in multiple languages, while Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver License (CDL) knowledge exams were only available in English and Spanish. Under the updated policy, all driver license knowledge and skills testing will be conducted in English.
To implement this change, FLHSMV has updated its driver license testing system statewide. Language translation services will no longer be permitted for knowledge or skills examinations, and any printed exams in languages other than English will be removed for use.
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27 Responses to “Florida Driver’s License Exams Will Soon Only Be In English”
How will this affect those who insist on driving without a license?
That’s the real problem out here on the roads.
What’s hilarious about some of these comments besides their rational is the number of spelling and punctuation errors.
I don’t care what language the license test is in.
My concern is how to eliminate all the reckless driving by those who already passed the test!
In addition, what about requiring an IQ test? I believe it is much more important than the ability to read a few signs in English. All who have IQ below, say 90% fail the test and don’t get the privilege to drive.
Make sure those who administer the test speak a regular standard English, rather than the LA (Low Alabama) version of it.
English is fine to immigrants filing fraudulent documents to fleece the American taxpayers ! They can read English just great on that American dollar . Get baby wipes in another state of your choice .
Charlotte, with due respect.
I’m fairly certain multiple colonial European powers invading a of continent and dividing the spoils of conquest qualifies as “came through LEGALLY.”
Actually you do need to know English to become a citizen. I’ve been teaching citizenship classes as a volunteer for several years and have helped dozens of immigrants become citizens. You must be able to read, write, and speak English along with knowing tge answers to 120 questions about America’s history and Constitution. You are not allowed to have an interpreter and must be able to demonstrate the ability to dialogue in English.
The United States does not have a national language. Yes, English is most popular, but it is not required to live here or be a citizen. Government information is published in about ten languages. Interpreters are available. If a person learns the road signs, which is not hard and a few basic words they should be allowed to take the test in any language.
To Brett and anyone that doesn’t agree with this: How many different languages are there on our roads & street signs, or digital construction signs, or interstate DMS boards? That’s right, just English
To Brett and anyone else that says this is “wrong” …
Our road signs are in English. If you’re going to drive on our roads, learn English. Driving had never been a “right”, it is a privilege.
Beyond the normal signs that can be identified by color or shapes, we have electronic billboard signs on many highways and interstates that display important information, such as “stopped traffic ahead”.
I personally don’t want someone driving that can’t understand basic English signs that are designed to protect the public.
I am sick and tired of seeing people who cant speak English, despite being in the US for decades. For heavens sake, my 2 year old grandson can speak English! It is pure laziness to not learn English if you are living here.
Learn English or leave. This is reasonable.
@ Brett… What we have are laws and priveledges provided to citizens of the United States of America. Is it fair to cater to everyone who chooses to enter our county when those who came to Ellis Island worked so hard to learn the language and understand the practices and principles of their new country? If you choose to move to the northern part of the country should that state provide you winter clothing and assure you have all the necessary provisions for cold weather? When we make a choice we have to be prepared for the adjustments necessary for the commitment, if not we lose the value of decisions. Yes, we are the melting pot but that does not mean we should change to adapt for every circumstance, if shs,,the costs of the adaptations would exceed our expectations. Would you be willing to pay more to the DMV to offer this service? Everything has a price and we are all willing to help but the first source of help should be the one looking for assistance.
Teddy Roosevelt said USA should only be an English speaking country with exception to the American natives.
I dont want anyone driving that cant read signs
A Florida Drivers License is a privilege ; not a right . Try another State !
To Brett: If a person comes to the USA they should assimilate. Learn English. Become an American. The reason people still speak there language is we accommodate them and they don’t have to learn English.
China will accommodate you . Take a flight !
A very needed step toward safety on our highways. Common sense is creeping in to our lives once again. If you want to be an American and you want to drive our roadways learn to read and write English…..period. You can’t have roadsigns in every language. If you get pulled over for a traffic infraction and can’t communicate with the officer you should go to jail for endangering others.
Brett we had immigrants from long ago, BUT they came through LEGALLY and learned English. If you came to America legally then you take a class learning English. SOOOO bottom line, don’t come here illegally and expect special treatment.
Glad they are doing this.
It’s almost like some people don’t understand that the USA was born of immigrants from Europe who didn’t speak the language of the natives who lived here first.
And now they want to pull the ladder up behind themselves.
Shame on you.
So liberal Brett doesn’t understand assimilation. If you’re going to a different country, you should learn how to navigate there. That includes language. You bleeding hearts have no end to your accomodations desires. Americans should just pay for America to make provisions for the world right? Why don’t you start a charitable group to provide english teaching to all these foreigners?
Agree…If I decided to claim citizenship in, let’s say France, I should be 100% able to speak the language. I should not expect special treatment.
What a load of bull that is.
Okay we’re a country built on immigration
But we’re limiting access to the most basic necessity in the USA: driving.
This would make sense in a place with more basic models of travel, but look at us. We don’t even have a train that runs through here. Ubers are too expensive, and busses are not a convenient travel commodity.
Stripping licenses from qualified Americans simply because of their mother tongue is just wrong.
Finally America first, common sense will prevail.
Figure it out !
Yes, this as it should be. Next, voting ballots.
If you can’t speak the language – Exit !