Panama City DHSMV
Panama City DHSMV serves Bay County and the central Florida Panhandle including Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, and surrounding communities. The area recovered strongly from Hurricane Michael (2018) and serves military families from Tyndall Air Force Base.
Services
Gotcha Spots
Specific spots on test routes where students frequently fail.
Spring Break Traffic
Failure Rate: MediumPanama City Beach is a major spring break destination. March-April sees heavy tourist traffic.
Stop Sign Compliance
Failure Rate: Automatic FailComplete stops required at all stop signs.
Tyndall AFB Traffic
Failure Rate: LowTyndall Air Force Base traffic can affect routes during shift changes.
Road Test Information
Test routes use W 15th Street and surrounding Panama City streets. Watch for beach-bound tourist traffic during peak season.
Test Route Areas
Route Characteristics
Tips for Success
DO THESE
- ✓Complete TLSAE course before your permit appointment
- ✓Practice in Panama City area streets
- ✓Book appointments outside of spring break season if possible
- ✓Be aware of beach-bound tourist traffic patterns
- ✓Arrive 15-20 minutes early
- ✓Know that military families have specific documentation needs
AVOID THESE
- ✗Don't roll through stop signs
- ✗Don't test during peak spring break weeks if avoidable
- ✗Don't forget your documents
- ✗Don't speed in residential areas
Driving Schools
Lynn Haven Precision Driving School
946 Main St, Lynn Haven, FL 32444, Lynn Haven, FL
(407) 384-2379
Panama City Quick Learn Driving
7388 Commerce Blvd, Panama City, FL 32401, Panama City, FL
(407) 726-3401
Lynn Haven Excellence Driving School
5031 Third Blvd, Lynn Haven, FL 32444, Lynn Haven, FL
(407) 838-8138
Lynn Haven Premier Driving School
746 Sunset Dr, Lynn Haven, FL 32444, Lynn Haven, FL
(407) 534-3832
Lynn Haven Road Masters Driving
4872 Park Rd, Lynn Haven, FL 32444, Lynn Haven, FL
(407) 858-4208
Panama City Beach Liberty Driving School
9000 River Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, Panama City Beach, FL
(407) 206-8064