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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
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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University Traffic

Failure Rate: Medium

FSU 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

Florida Requirements

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