Escambia County Florida
Pensacola-Panhandle DHSMV
Pensacola-Panhandle DHSMV serves Northwest Florida including Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Panhandle beach communities. Military presence from Naval Air Station Pensacola.
6195 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 595-6200
Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM
3.2
Google Rating
420
Reviews
1-2 weeks
Wait Time
Moderate
Difficulty
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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Military Base Traffic
Failure Rate: LowNaval Air Station Pensacola creates traffic patterns during shift changes.
Tip: Avoid testing around 4-5 PM when base traffic peaks.
Road Test Information
Test routes use N Davis Hwy and surrounding suburban areas. Military base traffic patterns during shift changes.
Test Route Areas
N Davis HwyUS-29 corridorNine Mile Rd areaSuburban streets
Route Characteristics
Military traffic
Suburban roads
Beach tourism
Residential streets
Tips for Success
DO THESE
- ✓Complete TLSAE course
- ✓Practice in local area
- ✓Avoid base shift change times
AVOID THESE
- ✗Don't test at 4-5 PM
- ✗Don't roll stops
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Florida Requirements
Learner Permit15+
Restricted License16+
Full License18+
TLSAE course completion required before permit