Young driver licensing systems in the U.S.

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Alabama

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 months¹
Have a minimum supervised driving time of	30 hours¹ (none with driver education)
Have a minimum age of	16
Restrictions during intermediate or restricted license stage:
Nighttime restrictions	midnight-6 am secondary enforcement
Passenger restrictions (family members excepted unless otherwise noted)	no more than 1 passenger secondary enforcement
Minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted:
Nighttime restrictions	17²
Passenger restrictions	17²

¹In Alabama, the supervising driver must be a parent, guardian, or driving instructor. At age 16, permit holders may drive with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

²In Alabama, restrictions end after holding the intermediate license for at least 6 months and reaching age 17.