Starting Friday, Florida will not offer driver's license exams in any language other than English, a change that prompted a slight surge of test‑takers at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices across South Florida before the policy took effect.

Florida is a multilingual state. Around 30% of its residents over age 5 speak a language other than English at home, U.S. Census data shows.

Florida driving tests are now only available in English. The move was applauded by some, while others say it alienates people. The post Florida becomes third state to offer English-only driving assessments appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Dade, nearly 34,000 people signed up for appointments in February, and about 67% requested the Spanish-language exam.

( NewsNation) — Florida’s oral and written driver’s license exams can now be taken only in English following a state policy shift last week.

New Florida policy requires driver's tests in English only. See how one Bonita Springs organization is stepping up to help non-English speakers prepare! What are your thoughts on this change?

The changes announced last Friday by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles follow a crackdown on non-English speaking commercial truck drivers after a tragic crash last year. Previously, exams for most non-commercial driver license ...

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