Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Students must be 15 years of age on or before the first class of the session, live in Broward County, and attend a school in Broward County. You must be a current student. If you graduate or withdraw from high school, you are no longer eligible to take Driver’s Education. 

School Locations - Boyd Anderson HS, Charles W. Flanagan HS, Coral Glades HS, Coral Springs HS, Cypress Bay HS, Deerfield Beach HS, Everglades HS, McArthur HS, Northeast HS, Plantation HS, and Pompano Beach HS.

Driver’s Ed registration is done through the registration link on the main page. 

All Public, Charter, and Private School students will use the same link to register this year.

How to register?:

1. Go to the Driver's Education Homepage and click on the registration link at the top of the homepage.
2. Fill out the Microsoft form with the applicant’s (student) information.
3. Please note, ONLY 1 APPLICATION PER STUDENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. All duplicates will be deleted.
4. Driver’s Education will process the applications. This usually takes 7 days. Once rosters are finalized, all applicants will receive an e-mail from the Driver’s Education administrator as to the results of the lottery.

Driver's Education Homepage 

No, the registration dates are designed to give everyone access to Driver’s Education at the same time as to make it as fair as possible. It is recommended that you register as close to the date and time as possible. If you have problems during registration, please call 754 321-1871

All students should bring a folder and something to write with if possible.

• BCPS students should bring their student ID and be ready to confirm their name, DOB, and home address.
• Charter & Private school students should bring a form of ID that confirms their name and school (Student ID) AND a form of identification that confirms their date of birth (birth certificate, permit, etc). Be ready to confirm their name, DOB, and home address.

Students will receive a study guide and a syllabus on the first day. The BCPS dress code is enforced just like a regular class, except for footwear. No flip flops, sandals, slides, or Crocs are permitted for Driver’s Ed. Students MUST wear closed-toe and closed-heeled shoes.

Students who have their restricted license should bring it to every class, as you cannot drive on the road without it.

On the first day of class, students should report to the Driver’s Ed Range. Instructors will be outside in bright Driver's Ed Instructor shirts directing students to the classroom. 

Driver's Ed Ranges are located as follows:

• Boyd Anderson HS - West side of campus, south of the baseball field.
• Coral Glades HS - South side of campus.
• Coral Springs HS - Northwest side of campus.
• Cypress Bay HS - Southwest side of campus.
• Deerfield Beach HS - Northeast side of campus.
• Everglades HS - Southwest side of campus.
• Flanagan HS -  Northwest side of campus.
• McArthur HS - North side of campus between the pool and the baseball field.
• Northeast HS - Southwest side of campus. (Closed Summer 2024)
• Plantation HS - West side of campus in front of the auditorium.
• Pompano Beach HS - Northeast side of campus on NE 6^th St by tennis courts.

• Sometimes students sign up for class, but they do not show up. It is possible for a student who was not able to get registered to take the place of one of these students.
• To do this, you will need to go to the high school on the first day of class and ask the instructor if there are any "no-shows".
• This does not guarantee you a spot, as there is a chance that every student will show up in the class that was on the roster.
• In the hypothetical scenario when there are more walk-ups than no shows (2 no shows, but 5 walk-ups), then our staff will hold a lottery on site by pulling names out of a hat.

• No. A Restricted License (learner's permit) is recommended but not required.
• Students who do not have a restricted license can only participate in the classroom and drive on our driving range in a controlled environment. Students who have their restricted license will be able to go out on the road with one of our certified instructors as well as participate in the classroom and driving range. 
• Students who have a permit for one calendar year or who have a permit and are at least 18 years of age before the last day of class are eligible to take the road test at the DMV.  

There is no fee to take Driver’s Ed from Broward County Public Schools.

No. Driver’s Education does not meet the minimum requirement to earn a half-credit class. 

• Yes. You may take Driver's Ed as many times as you like. 
• Students are still responsible for all aspects of the course and may NOT come in for the driving portion only.   You simply register for the course again. 

Yes, as long as you have your permit for one year or have your permit and are at least 18 before the last day of class, you can take your road test with one of our DMV certified testers.

• Students are permitted to miss one class of Driver’s Education, EXCEPT the first day of class.
• If the student misses the first day of class or misses 2 classes, they are automatically dropped from the class with no penalty. They may re-register for the next session. There are no exceptions to this rule. 

• No. Broward County Public Schools Driver’s Ed is in no way affiliated with any online driving program or any private driving school.
• Our class puts students behind the wheel of cars.
• A student may take our class after taking the online version.
• A student who takes BCPS Driver’s Ed is still responsible for all components of the class including but not limited to attendance and classroom requirements.

Once students successfully complete the Driver’s Education course and pass the Class E Knowledge Exam (learner’s license), they may visit the DMV to obtain their license.

If students successfully complete the Driver’s Education course and pass the Class E Skills Exam (driver’s license), they can go to the DMV after the 1-year anniversary of the issuance of their learner’s license OR their 18th birthday, whichever comes first.

The DMV uses a paperless system, and student records are submitted electronically through the FLHSMV Idemia system.

Before visiting the DMV, we strongly recommend reviewing our Permit & License Testing Page to ensure you’re fully prepared and to help avoid any potential issues during your visit. Permit and License Testing

If you encounter any problems at the DMV that cannot be resolved on-site, please contact your test administrator via email. Contact information is provided to students after they successfully pass their exam.

• Some insurance companies offer a discount and some do not.
• Please check with your insurance company.
• If you lose your certificate, follow the instructions on the main page of the website to print another one.