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Florida to offer driving tests only in English starting Feb. 6
Starting next Friday, Florida will offer all noncommercial driver’s license exams only in English, state officials announced, a move they say is aimed at improving road safety.
Starting Friday, February 6, all driver's license exams in Florida will be offered exclusively in English.
What we know:
On Jan. 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that all driver's license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered in English only.
This change impacts all driver's license classifications, including exams that were administered orally.
Additionally, language translation services will no longer be provided for knowledge or skills exams and any printed exams in other languages will be removed, the department said.
"FLHSMV remains committed to ensuring safe roadways for all Floridians and visitors by promoting clear communication, understanding of traffic laws, and responsible driving behavior," the department said in a statement.
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The backstory:
Previously, most non-commercial driver's license exams were offered in multiple languages.
Additionally, Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) knowledge exams were only available in English and Spanish.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.