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Driving Schools in Tampa, Florida: A 2026 Guide
22 driving schools listed in Tampa, FL, how to check a school is licensed in Florida, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Looking for a driving school in Tampa? Our directory lists 22 driving schools with a Tampa address, spread across 12 ZIP codes. This guide shows a few of them, how to check that a school is licensed in Florida, and what the state asks new drivers to complete.
Tampa is in Hillsborough County, where we list 24 driving schools in all. You can browse the whole county.
driving schools listed in Tampa
of them on the official state list
driving schools in Hillsborough County
A state license is the simplest proof that a school meets Florida's standards for instructors, vehicles and lessons. Without it, the hours you pay for may not count, and your insurer may turn down the certificate.
In Florida, driving schools are licensed through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
- Search Florida’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- First-time license applicants: a 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course from an FLHSMV-approved provider. (source)
- Basic Driver Improvement (BDI): a 4-hour course used to avoid points for an eligible non-criminal moving violation. (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) before you enroll.
Driving schools in Tampa
We picked 6 of the 22 Tampa schools from our directory, starting with the ones on the official state list. Each links to its RoadVerified listing.
- ACG DRIVER EDUCATION, LLC9125 HENDERSON ROAD, Tampa, FL 33634On the official state list
- Auto Safety Driving School5401 West Kennedy Blvd., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33609On the official state list
- Class E Test, Inc.16033 Grass Lake Drive, Tampa, FL 33618On the official state list
- ESCUELA DE AUTOMOVILISMO JORGE CORDOBA, INC.3030 N. ROCKY POINT DR. W STE. 150, Tampa, FL 33607On the official state list
- Excellence Driving School, LLC4040 West Waters Avenue, Suite 202, Tampa, FL 33614On the official state list
- EZ LEARNING DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. (3)7320 E. FLETCHER AVENUE, Tampa, FL 33637On the official state list
See all 22 Tampa schools and every other Florida listing in our Florida driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Tampa, FL?
Our directory lists 22 driving schools with an address in Tampa as of October 2026, 22 of them taken from the official state list.
Who licenses driving schools in Florida?
Our research points to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) (flhsmv.gov/ddl/trafficschool.html).
How RoadVerified helps
Our goal at RoadVerified is safer roads, and that starts with real driving schools. We verify schools for free and help weed out fake ones. Schools use RoadVerified to issue tamper-proof, verifiable certificates that insurers can check instantly, so a student's training record can be trusted.
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