English Only: State Eliminates Foreign Language Options on Driver Test Following Deadly Crashes  

After multiple recent deadly car crashes across the United States involving illegal aliens, Florida has changed its driver test policy to require all prospective drivers to take the test in English.

“All driver license knowledge and skills testing will be conducted in English” for both non-commercial and commercial driver’s licenses, according to the new policy.

The state “remains committed to ensuring safe roadways for all Floridians and visitors by promoting clear communication, understanding of traffic laws, and responsible driving behavior,” according to the the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded to Florida’s new policy Monday, calling it “common sense.”

“Whether you’re driving a sedan or a big rig, you need to be able to read the rules of the road and communicate with law enforcement,” Duffy wrote on X.

Florida joins several other states, including Wyoming and Oklahoma, that only offer driver’s license tests in English.

The move in Florida follows reports of multiple deadly car accidents involving individuals living in the U.S. illegally.

Huang, a Chinese national, obtained a commercial driver’s license after illegally entering the U.S. from Mexico in 2023, according to the Department of Homeland Security. In December, he rear-ended a tractor-trailer in Tennessee, “causing a chain reaction that led to the death of one American, Kerry Smith, injuring 2 others.”

Huang failed the English proficiency test following the crash, according to DHS.

Bekzhan Beishekeev, a national of Kyrgyzstan, entered the U.S. during the Biden administration using the CBP One app and was issued a commercial license in Pennsylvania.

On Feb. 3, Beishekeev was driving a semi-truck in Indiana and swerved into oncoming traffic, crashed into a van, and killed four people, according to the ABC affiliate WHAM.

The office of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, contests the DHS claim that Beishekeev did not have legal status in the U.S. when he was issued the drivers license. 

“The individual in question had legal status in [DHS Secretary] Kristi Noem’s database when the license was issued in July 2025 and still shows as eligible to receive a license as of today,” Shapiro spokesperson Alex Peterson told Fox News. 

“In recent months, we’ve seen a disturbing pattern of criminal illegal aliens driving commercial vehicles on American roads, directly threatening public safety and resulting in senseless loss of life,” according to DHS.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not collect data related to the number of fatal vehicle accidents that involve illegal aliens, as state vehicle crash reports do not include this information.

The Department of Transportation does report the number of fatalities from motor vehicle crashes each year. During the first half of 2025, DOT projected that over 17,000 people died in vehicle crashes. DOT also reports that 19% of vehicle fatalities involved drivers with invalid licenses.

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