Will Florida’s English-only driver’s license exams make roads safer? | Fact check

In August 2025, a tractor-trailer driver attempted to make an illegal U-turn on Florida’s Turnpike, killing three people. The ...
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Will Florida’s new English-only policy for drivers license exams make roads safer? What we found.

"Good reform by (Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles) to require driver exams be conducted only in English," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said of the new policy Jan. 31 on X. "Need to be able to ...

Florida starts English-only policy for driver’s license testing

The statewide policy of offering Florida driver’s license tests only in English took effect Friday. It ends years of ...

Florida to give driver’s license exams only in English, DMV says

All Florida driver’s license examinations will be administered exclusively in English without the option of an interpreter, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said Friday. The ...

Florida moves to English-only driver’s license exams after deadly truck crash

For the first time in nearly two decades, Floridians seeking a driver’s license will be required to pass the state’s exams ...

Spanish-speaking drivers react to Florida's shift toward English-only license exams

Dade, nearly 34,000 people signed up for appointments in February, and about 67% requested the Spanish-language exam.

Florida’s English-only driver’s license exam begins Friday: What to know

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Starting Friday, Feb. 6, the Florida driver’s license exam will only be offered in English and without an interpreter. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ...