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Florida Mandates English for Driver's License Tests After Accident

2/6/2026

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The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced a rule requiring all driver's license tests to be conducted in English.
The FLHSMV says the rule follows a tragic accident involving an undocumented immigrant driver.
Critics say there is insufficient evidence linking non-English proficiency to road safety issues.
Experts including Joe Young of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety say standard signage is designed to be easily understood.

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The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced a rule requiring all driver's license tests to be conducted in English.
The FLHSMV says the rule follows a tragic accident involving an undocumented immigrant driver.
Critics say there is insufficient evidence linking non-English proficiency to road safety issues.
Experts including Joe Young of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety say standard signage is designed to be easily understood.