Fla. Stat. 322.57
Tests of knowledge concerning specified vehicles; endorsement; nonresidents; violations

(1)

In addition to fulfilling any other driver licensing requirements of this chapter, a person who:Drives a double or triple trailer must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles.Drives a passenger vehicle must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles and a test of his or her driving skill in such a vehicle.Drives a school bus must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles and a test of his or her driving skill in such a vehicle. This subsection shall be implemented in accordance with 49 C.F.R. s. 383.123.Drives a tank vehicle must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles.Drives a vehicle that transports hazardous materials and that is required to be placarded in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 172, subpart F, must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles. Knowledge tests for hazardous-materials endorsements may not be administered orally for individuals applying for an initial hazardous-materials endorsement after June 30, 1994.Operates a tank vehicle transporting hazardous materials must successfully complete the tests required in paragraphs (d) and (e) so that the department may issue a single endorsement permitting him or her to operate such tank vehicle.Drives a motorcycle must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles and a test of his or her driving skills on such vehicle. A person who successfully completes such tests shall be issued an endorsement if he or she is licensed to drive another type of motor vehicle. A person who successfully completes such tests and who is not licensed to drive another type of motor vehicle shall be issued a Class E driver license that is clearly restricted to motorcycle use only.

(a)

Drives a double or triple trailer must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles.

(b)

Drives a passenger vehicle must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles and a test of his or her driving skill in such a vehicle.

(c)

Drives a school bus must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles and a test of his or her driving skill in such a vehicle. This subsection shall be implemented in accordance with 49 C.F.R. s. 383.123.

(d)

Drives a tank vehicle must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles.

(e)

Drives a vehicle that transports hazardous materials and that is required to be placarded in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 172, subpart F, must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles. Knowledge tests for hazardous-materials endorsements may not be administered orally for individuals applying for an initial hazardous-materials endorsement after June 30, 1994.

(f)

Operates a tank vehicle transporting hazardous materials must successfully complete the tests required in paragraphs (d) and (e) so that the department may issue a single endorsement permitting him or her to operate such tank vehicle.

(g)

Drives a motorcycle must successfully complete a test of his or her knowledge concerning the safe operation of such vehicles and a test of his or her driving skills on such vehicle. A person who successfully completes such tests shall be issued an endorsement if he or she is licensed to drive another type of motor vehicle. A person who successfully completes such tests and who is not licensed to drive another type of motor vehicle shall be issued a Class E driver license that is clearly restricted to motorcycle use only.

(2)

Before driving or operating any vehicle listed in subsection (1), a person must obtain an endorsement on his or her driver license. An endorsement under paragraph (a), paragraph (b), paragraph (c), paragraph (d), paragraph (e), or paragraph (f) of subsection (1) shall be issued only to persons who possess a valid Class A, valid Class B, or valid Class C driver license.

(3)(a)

A person who is not a resident of this state and who possesses a valid driver license issued by another jurisdiction may drive a motor vehicle within this state; however, any nonresident who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state must possess a valid commercial driver license with proper endorsements issued in substantial compliance with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.The department shall enter into agreements with other jurisdictions to implement and administer this subsection.

(3)(a)

A person who is not a resident of this state and who possesses a valid driver license issued by another jurisdiction may drive a motor vehicle within this state; however, any nonresident who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state must possess a valid commercial driver license with proper endorsements issued in substantial compliance with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.

(b)

The department shall enter into agreements with other jurisdictions to implement and administer this subsection.

(4)(a)

As used in this subsection, the term “servicemember” means a member of any branch of the United States military or military reserves, the United States Coast Guard or its reserves, the Florida National Guard, or the Florida Air National Guard.The department shall waive the requirement to pass the Commercial Driver License Skills Tests for servicemembers and veterans if:
The applicant has been honorably discharged from military service within 1 year of the application, if the applicant is a veteran;
The applicant is trained as an MOS 88M Army Motor Transport Operator or similar military job specialty;
The applicant has received training to operate large trucks in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and
The applicant has at least 2 years of experience in the military driving vehicles that would require a commercial driver license to operate.
An applicant must complete every other requirement for a commercial driver license within 1 year of receiving a waiver under paragraph (b) or the waiver is invalid.The department shall adopt rules to administer this subsection.

(4)(a)

As used in this subsection, the term “servicemember” means a member of any branch of the United States military or military reserves, the United States Coast Guard or its reserves, the Florida National Guard, or the Florida Air National Guard.

(b)

The department shall waive the requirement to pass the Commercial Driver License Skills Tests for servicemembers and veterans if:The applicant has been honorably discharged from military service within 1 year of the application, if the applicant is a veteran;The applicant is trained as an MOS 88M Army Motor Transport Operator or similar military job specialty;The applicant has received training to operate large trucks in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; andThe applicant has at least 2 years of experience in the military driving vehicles that would require a commercial driver license to operate.
1. The applicant has been honorably discharged from military service within 1 year of the application, if the applicant is a veteran;
2. The applicant is trained as an MOS 88M Army Motor Transport Operator or similar military job specialty;
3. The applicant has received training to operate large trucks in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and
4. The applicant has at least 2 years of experience in the military driving vehicles that would require a commercial driver license to operate.

(c)

An applicant must complete every other requirement for a commercial driver license within 1 year of receiving a waiver under paragraph (b) or the waiver is invalid.

(d)

The department shall adopt rules to administer this subsection.

(5)(a)

Except as provided in paragraph (b), any person who operates a commercial motor vehicle and who does not possess a valid commercial driver license authorizing such operation is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.Any person whose commercial driver license has been expired for a period of 30 days or less and who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state, is guilty of a nonmoving violation, punishable as provided in s. 318.18.

(5)(a)

Except as provided in paragraph (b), any person who operates a commercial motor vehicle and who does not possess a valid commercial driver license authorizing such operation is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(b)

Any person whose commercial driver license has been expired for a period of 30 days or less and who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state, is guilty of a nonmoving violation, punishable as provided in s. 318.18.

Source: Section 322.57 — Tests of knowledge concerning specified vehicles; endorsement; nonresidents; violations, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0322.­57 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

322.01
Definitions 322.03
Drivers must be licensed 322.04
Persons exempt from obtaining driver license 322.05
Persons not to be licensed 322.07
Instruction permits and temporary licenses 322.09
Application of minors 322.10
Release from liability 322.11
Revocation of license upon death of person signing minor’s application 322.12
Examination of applicants 322.13
Driver license examiners 322.14
Licenses issued to drivers 322.15
License to be carried and exhibited on demand 322.015
Exemption 322.16
License restrictions 322.17
Replacement licenses and permits 322.18
Original applications, licenses, and renewals 322.20
Records of the department 322.21
License fees 322.22
Authority of department to cancel or refuse to issue or renew license 322.23
Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions 322.24
Suspending resident’s license upon conviction in another state 322.25
When court to forward license to department and report convictions 322.025
Driver improvement 322.26
Mandatory revocation of license by department 322.27
Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card 322.28
Period of suspension or revocation 322.29
Surrender and return of license 322.30
No operation under foreign license during suspension, revocation, or disqualification in this state 322.31
Right of review 322.031
Nonresident 322.32
Unlawful use of license 322.032
Digital proof of driver license or identification card 322.33
Making false affidavit perjury 322.34
Driving while license suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified 322.35
Permitting unauthorized minor to drive 322.36
Permitting unauthorized operator to drive 322.37
Employing unlicensed driver 322.38
Renting motor vehicle to another 322.39
Penalties 322.41
Local issuance of driver licenses prohibited 322.42
Construction of chapter 322.43
Short title 322.44
Driver License Compact 322.45
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles 322.46
Compact administrator 322.47
Executive head defined 322.48
Review of employee’s acts 322.49
Short title 322.50
Nonresident Violator Compact 322.51
Short title 322.051
Identification cards 322.52
Conflict with other laws 322.53
License required 322.54
Classification 322.055
Revocation or suspension of, or delay of eligibility for, driver license for persons 18 years of age or older convicted of certain drug offenses 322.56
Contracts for administration of driver license examination 322.056
Mandatory revocation or suspension of, or delay of eligibility for, driver license for persons under age 18 found guilty of drug offenses 322.57
Tests of knowledge concerning specified vehicles 322.058
Suspension of driving privilege due to support delinquency 322.59
Possession of medical examiner’s certificate 322.059
Mandatory surrender of suspended driver license and registration 322.61
Disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle 322.62
Driving under the influence 322.63
Alcohol or drug testing 322.64
Holder of commercial driver license 322.65
Driver license record exchange 322.065
Driver license expired for 6 months or less 322.66
Vehicles permitted to be driven during driving skills tests 322.70
Transactions by electronic or telephonic means 322.71
Investigations 322.75
Driver License Reinstatement Days 322.76
Clerk of Court Driver License Reinstatement Pilot Program in Miami-Dade County 322.081
Requests to establish voluntary checkoff on driver license application 322.091
Attendance requirements 322.095
Traffic law and substance abuse education program for driver license applicants 322.125
Medical Advisory Board 322.126
Report of disability to department 322.135
Driver license agents 322.141
Color or markings of certain licenses or identification cards 322.142
Color photographic or digital imaged licenses 322.143
Use of a driver license or identification card 322.161
High-risk drivers 322.201
Records as evidence 322.202
Admission of evidence obtained from the Division of Motorist Services 322.212
Unauthorized possession of, and other unlawful acts in relation to, driver license or identification card 322.221
Department may require reexamination 322.222
Right to review 322.245
Suspension of license upon failure of person charged with specified offense under chapter 316, chapter 320, or this chapter to comply with directives ordered by traffic court or upon failure to pay child support in non-IV-D cases as provided in chapter 61 or failure to pay any financial obligation in any other criminal case 322.251
Notice of cancellation, suspension, revocation, or disqualification of license 322.0255
Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program 322.0261
Driver improvement course 322.263
Legislative intent 322.264
“Habitual traffic offender” defined 322.271
Authority to modify revocation, cancellation, or suspension order 322.272
Supersedeas 322.273
Penalty 322.274
Automatic revocation of driver license 322.276
Out-of-state sanctions 322.282
Procedure when court revokes or suspends license or driving privilege and orders reinstatement 322.283
Commencement of period of suspension or revocation for incarcerated offenders 322.291
Driver improvement schools or DUI programs 322.292
DUI programs supervision 322.293
DUI programs 322.341
Driving while license permanently revoked 322.391
Failure of person charged with misdemeanor under this chapter to comply with court-ordered directives 322.0515
Department to forward certain information to federal Selective Service System 322.591
Commercial driver license and temporary commercial instruction permit 322.0602
Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program 322.1615
Learner’s driver license 322.2505
Court to forward license of person adjudicated incapacitated to department 322.2615
Suspension of license 322.2616
Suspension of license 322.2715
Ignition interlock device 322.26151
Review of materials submitted by law enforcement officer

Current through Fall 2025

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