{"id":964,"date":"2026-02-12T18:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newstoday365.today\/?p=964"},"modified":"2026-02-12T18:15:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:15:05","slug":"unexpected-move-ron-desantis-drops-major-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newstoday365.today\/?p=964","title":{"rendered":"Unexpected Move: Ron DeSantis Drops Major Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/newstoday365.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631921134_122277094148238462_7135306289005829960_n_cleanup.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newstoday365.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631921134_122277094148238462_7135306289005829960_n_cleanup.png 668w, https:\/\/newstoday365.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631921134_122277094148238462_7135306289005829960_n_cleanup-278x300.png 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida has announced a significant change to its driver\u2019s license testing process, making <strong>English the only language<\/strong> used for all exams. State officials say the decision is focused on improving road safety and ensuring that all drivers clearly understand traffic laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) confirmed that starting <strong>Friday, February 6<\/strong>, every driver\u2019s license test \u2014 both commercial and non-commercial \u2014 will be conducted exclusively in English. This includes written, oral, and skills-based exams. Interpreters and translation services will no longer be allowed during testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the department, testing systems across the state have already been updated to remove all non-English materials. Any previously available exams in other languages have been discontinued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials explained that the change is meant to promote consistent communication on the road. FLHSMV stated that a clear understanding of traffic signs, rules, and instructions is essential for safe driving for both residents and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly supported the move, describing it as a \u201ccommon sense\u201d reform. In a post on social media, he emphasized that drivers must be able to read and understand road signs to operate vehicles safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The policy has also received backing from transportation safety groups, particularly those representing the trucking industry. Advocates argue that English proficiency has long been a requirement under federal safety regulations and that consistent enforcement is necessary to protect public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporters say Florida\u2019s decision could encourage other states to adopt similar standards, potentially leading to a nationwide shift toward English-only driver testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida is now among the first states in recent years to fully eliminate multilingual testing for all classes of driver\u2019s licenses, a move that supporters believe may set a new national precedent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida has announced a significant change to its driver\u2019s license testing process, making English the only language used for all exams. 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