Your next step is obtaining a learner’s license. If you’re at least 15 years old in Florida, you’ll first need to complete a Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course (TLSAE) course ( see approved providers here) if you have never been issued a driver license in any state or country. Steps to obtain a Florida driver’s license. A Florida driving test is an examination that applicants must pass to legally drive a motor vehicle in that state.