Leon County Florida
Tallahassee DHSMV
Tallahassee DHSMV serves Florida's capital city and surrounding areas. Home to Florida State University, Florida A&M, and state government, with significant student and government worker populations.
2958 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 617-2000
Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
3.4
Google Rating
480
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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University Traffic
Failure Rate: MediumFSU and FAMU create heavy traffic during semester, especially game days.
Tip: Avoid testing during FSU football game days.
Road Test Information
Test routes use Kerry Forest Pkwy area and suburban streets. Watch for university traffic patterns during semester.
Test Route Areas
Kerry Forest PkwyThomasville Rd areaFSU campus areaResidential streets
Route Characteristics
University traffic
Government area
Suburban roads
Residential streets
Tips for Success
DO THESE
- ✓Complete TLSAE course
- ✓Practice in local area
- ✓Avoid FSU game days
AVOID THESE
- ✗Don't test on game days
- ✗Don't roll stops
Driving Schools
Apex Traffic School
3096 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL
+18503839900
5
Cantor's Driving School
1640 Metropolitan Cr, Tallahassee, FL
+19547401103
4
National Driving Center
W Broadway St, Tallahassee, FL
+14078669000
3
The Motorcycle Rider Course
2386 Allen Rd, Tallahassee, FL
+18503866792
Passage Driver Institute of Safety
914 Railroad Ave, Tallahassee, FL
+18506949610
Partners For Highway Safety
1920 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL
+18506810800
Cities Served
Nearby Offices
Florida Requirements
Learner Permit15+
Restricted License16+
Full License18+
TLSAE course completion required before permit