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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
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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Military Base Traffic

Failure Rate: Low

Naval 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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CoastEase Captain Services

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Bridgeway Center

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Emerald Coast Driving Improvement School

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EZ License--Traffic and Driving School

Verified

20900 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33189, USA, Cutler Bay, FL

(305) 238-2000

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Florida Requirements

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