See the  Florida CDL Handbook  for more  information.  The Class E is for drivers of non- commercial vehicles.  You must have a  Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class  A, B, or C to operate:  70  ©2020 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles  1. Be at least 15 years old.  2. Completion of Traffic Law and  Substance Abuse Education Course.  3. Pass Vision and Class E Knowledge  exams.  • any size vehicle which requires  hazardous material placards or is  carrying material listed as a select  agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73.  Federal regulations through the  Department of Homeland Security  require a background check and  fingerprinting for the Hazardous  Materials endorsement.  • a vehicle designed to transport 16  or more passengers (including the  driver); or  • a combination vehicle with a gross  combination weight rating of 26,001  or more pounds, if the trailer has a  GVWR of 10,001 or more pounds; or  • any single vehicle with a gross  vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of  26,001 or more pounds; or  • Those who drive only vehicles like  farm tractors or road machines  temporarily on the highway.  • Non-resident migrant farm  workers—even though they are  employed or place children in  public schools—providing they have  a valid driver license from their  home state.  • Any non-resident attending college  in Florida.  • A licensed driver who lives in  another state and travels regularly  between home and work in Florida.  1. Be at least 16 years old.  2. Completion of Traffic Law and  Substance Abuse Education Course.  3. Provide required identification.  4. Pass Vision, Class E Knowledge, and  Driving Skill exams.  ◆ Must hold a learner’s license  for 12 months or until the 18th  birthday, whichever comes first.  ◆ Must have NO moving traffic  violation convictions for 12  months from learner’s license  date of issue, or may have ONE  moving traffic violation (within 12  months of learner’s license issue)  if adjudication is withheld.  5.  If under age 18 :  ◆ A parent, legal guardian, or  responsible adult 21 years old  or older, must certify that the  driver has had at least 50 hours  of driving experience, of which 10  hours were at night.  ◆ Must have parent or guardian sign  parental consent form.  ◆ Must be in compliance with  school attendance.  Learner’s License  Florida Driver License  Classifications  Requirements for  Class E Driver License 