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Lee County Florida

Fort Myers-Cape Coral DHSMV

Fort Myers-Cape Coral DHSMV serves Southwest Florida including Cape Coral (194,000+), Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and all of Lee County. One of Florida's fastest-growing regions with significant seasonal population.

2295 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-7344
Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM
3
Google Rating
850
Reviews
2-3 weeks
Wait Time
Moderate
Difficulty
Book Appointment
Hurricane Season Notice: DHSMV offices may close during hurricanes and tropical storms (June-November). Check flhsmv.gov before your appointment.

Services

Class E Driver License
REAL ID
ID Cards
Written Tests
Road Tests
Renewals

Gotcha Spots

Specific spots on test routes where students frequently fail.

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Snowbird Season Traffic

Failure Rate: Medium

October-April brings heavy seasonal traffic with out-of-state drivers unfamiliar with Florida roads.

Tip: Be extra patient and defensive during winter months. Signal early, allow extra following distance.
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Stop Sign Compliance

Failure Rate: Automatic Fail

Complete stops required at all stop signs.

Tip: Full stop, count 1-2-3.

Road Test Information

Test routes use Victoria Ave and surrounding residential/commercial areas. Suburban driving conditions with significant snowbird seasonal traffic October-April.

Test Route Areas

Victoria AveColonial Blvd areaUS-41 corridorResidential streets

Route Characteristics

Suburban roads
Seasonal traffic
Residential streets
Commercial areas

Tips for Success

DO THESE

  • Complete TLSAE course
  • Practice in local area
  • Book during summer for lighter traffic
  • Arrive early

AVOID THESE

  • Don't roll stops
  • Don't get frustrated by snowbird traffic
  • Don't speed in residential areas

Driving Schools

Lake Driving College

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7623 Cedar Place, Fort Myers, FL

(621) 533-5631

5

Ricky Rescue Training Academy

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2401 First St Unit 104, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA, Fort Myers, FL

+1 239-240-7915

5

Interstate Safe Driving

4855 Spring Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL

(223) 201-7134

5

Lee County Traffic and Driving School by Mi Mano Amiga Multiservice

Verified

2F 4635, Coronado Pkwy #5, Cape Coral, FL 33904, USA, Fort Myers, FL

(862) 600-4284

5

Tropical Driving School LLC

Verified

3583 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA, Fort Myers, FL

(305) 407-5609

5

Roa Driving School Fort Myers - Driver License/Licencia Conducción

Verified

3049 Cleveland Ave #130, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA, Fort Myers, FL

(786) 899-3950

5

Florida Requirements

Learner Permit15+
Restricted License16+
Full License18+
TLSAE course completion required before permit