Tennessee Drivers License Requirements
There are merely four steps in the State of Tennessee in obtaining a drivers license. Well, I should say to become what is called a “full, unrestricted driver”.
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Age age 15 you must pass a written test as well as an eye (vision) exam. You will then have your “permit” for 180 days. You can only drive a vehicle when a person (a full, unrestricted driver) that is 21 years or older is with you. You can only drive between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. You must, as well as everyone in the vehicle with you, always wear a seat belt.
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After you have completed step 1 and have not had any driving offenses totaling up to 6 points and you are at least 16 years of age, you must pass a driving test. You must also have completed successfully 50 hours of driving including 10 hours at night. You must have proof of the 50 hours of driving from a parent or a licensed driving instructor. Again, you, and everyone else in the vehicle, must always wear a seat belt. You then have an Intermediate Restricted License.
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At age 17 you may obtain an Intermediate Unrestricted Drivers License. The way you able to get this license is by having your Intermediate Restricted License for one year. You have not accumulated more than 6 points on your driving record. You cannot have had any accidents where you have been at fault. You cannot have any seat belt offense violations and again all drivers and passengers in the vehicle must always have proper restraints.
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At age 18, or when your graduate from high school whichever happens first, you may be issued a Regular Drivers License. Your license will still bear the “Under 21” designation.
Helpful documents:
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Graduated Driver License Guide Brochure (August 2005)
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Download Certificate of 50 hours Behind the Wheel Driving Experience (File size: 50 KB)
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Chapter Two, Driver License Handbook: Applying for your License (File size: 38 KB)
Tennessee Drivers Education Requirements
Unlike most other states in the United States, the state of Tennessee does not require teen drivers to take any form of driver’s education before they are eligible to get their learner’s permit. However, this does not say that teen drivers shouldn’t do all they can in order to be sure that they are ready for the responsibilities involved when driving. Teens should still do all they can in order to understand the restrictions and guidelines in the state of Tennessee as they pertain to driving.
Those with a learner’s permit must only drive with someone over the age of 21. This is to help the driver learn, and the fewer the distractions while driving, the better. You must be at least 15 years old, pass a written exam, and pass a vision exam before you can get your learner’s permit. There are also nighttime restrictions for drivers under the age of 18, and the learner must hold the permit for a minimum of 180 days before he/she can apply for a regular driver’s license.
When you apply for a driver’s license, you will need a parent/legal guardian to sign a form stating that you have received a minimum of 50 hours of behind-the-wheel training. While you will still have restrictions on the age of the person in the front passenger seat (21) and how late you can drive at night, this license will grant more freedom than before, allowing the teen to gain valuable expertise in the world of driving.
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