Time for Your Driving Test. In most states, you need to make an appointment to take your road test, and there are a handful of things you will likely need to bring with you. In Florida, for instance, you must take a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Course if you’ve never had a license before.efore you head out for your driving test, consult our new driver’s checklist to make sure you’ve followed all the necessary steps (kept your learner’s permit for the right amount of time, made your test appointment, etc.) and gathered up all the items you need.