Miami-Dade County FloridaTier 1 Hub

Miami-Central DHSMV

Miami-Central DHSMV is the main driver license hub serving Miami and central Miami-Dade County. Located near Miami International Airport, this office handles driver's licenses, REAL ID, written tests, and road tests for Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, and surrounding communities. With Miami-Dade's population exceeding 2.7 million and a large Spanish-speaking community, this DHSMV hub is one of Florida's busiest locations.

3721 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33126

(305) 229-6333

Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM

2.4

Google Rating

3,200

Reviews

3-4 weeks

Wait Time

Challenging

Difficulty

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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 (Standard)

REAL ID

ID Cards

Written Knowledge Tests

Behind-the-Wheel Road Tests

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

License Renewals

Learner Permits

Gotcha Spots

Specific spots on test routes where students frequently fail.

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NW 7th Street Traffic

Failure Rate: High

NW 7th Street is a major arterial with heavy traffic. Lane changes require extra caution.

Tip: Signal early, check mirrors AND blind spots. Miami drivers are aggressive - be defensive.

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Stop Sign Discipline

Failure Rate: Automatic Fail

Rolling stops are the #1 failure reason. Many Miami drivers roll through stops - don't follow their example.

Tip: Come to a COMPLETE stop (count 1-2-3). Stop BEFORE the limit line.

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Right Turn on Red

Failure Rate: Medium

Florida allows right on red UNLESS posted. Always stop first, then check for "No Turn on Red" signs.

Tip: Stop completely, check for signs, then proceed when safe if no restriction is posted.

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Pedestrian Crossings

Failure Rate: High

Miami has heavy pedestrian traffic. Must yield to all pedestrians in crosswalks.

Tip: Constantly scan for pedestrians. Stop for anyone in or approaching a crosswalk.

Road Test Information

The Miami-Central DHSMV driving test uses streets around the NW 7th Street corridor and nearby residential areas. Expect urban driving conditions with heavy traffic, Spanish-language signage, and aggressive drivers typical of Miami roads.