Young driver licensing systems in the U.S.

Tennessee

To get a learners license you must:
Have a minimum age of	15¹
Before getting a license or restricted license you must:
Have a mandatory holding period of	6 months
Have a minimum supervised driving time of	50 hours, 10 of which must be at night¹
Have a minimum age of	16
Restrictions during intermediate or restricted license stage:
Nighttime restrictions	11 p.m.-6 a.m.
Passenger restrictions (family members excepted unless otherwise noted)	no more than 1 passenger
Minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted:
Nighttime restrictions	17
Passenger restrictions	17

¹Learner’s permit holders in Tennessee may not drive from 10 pm to 6 am.