Teen Graduated License Laws

As your teen is gearing up to get their driver’s license, you may have questions about the licensing process. What age can your teen get a permit? Do they need to take driver’s ed? Once they have a license, are there any curfews or other restrictions in place?

Informed parents are crucial to driving safety success. Knowledge and preparedness can help ease the common anxieties many parents and their teens experience when it’s time to get behind the wheel. 

Because the United States has no federal regulations pertaining to teen driver’s licenses, you’ll need to know the rules and laws for your specific state. Coastline has compiled an outline of the specific Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) laws in each of the 50 states, including links to teen licensing information through the state licensing agency.

U.S. Teen Driving Laws — All 50 States + D.C.

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Requirements by State

Sources: Individual state DMV/DOT websites; IIHS (March 2026). * = secondary enforcement only.

Alabama

Teens in Alabama may apply for their permit at the age of 15. While there is no state-mandated classroom driver's ed requirement, students may bypass the 50 hours of supervised driving practice if they take 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons with an approved driver's ed program.

Alabama teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 6 a.m. and may not carry more than one non-family passenger. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Alaska

Teens in Alaska may apply for their permit at the age of 14. There is no driver's ed requirement in Alaska. Teen drivers must complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving practice, of which 10 must be at night or in inclement weather.

Alaska teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry any passengers under 21 during their first 6 months holding their intermediate license. Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.

Arizona

Teens in Arizona may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months. While there is no classroom driver's ed requirement, students who enroll may bypass the 30 hours of supervised driving practice requirement by completing 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Arizona teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under the age of 18 during the first 6 months of holding their intermediate license. Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.

Arkansas

Teens in Arkansas may apply for their permit at the age of 14. There is no driver's ed requirement in Arkansas, and no minimum supervised driving hours are required.

Arkansas teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under the age of 21. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

California

Teens in California may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months. All teens under 18 must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed before being eligible for their permit.

California teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after completing 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, holding their permit for at least 6 months, and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry any passengers under the age of 20 within the first 12 months of holding their intermediate license. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Colorado

Teens in Colorado may apply for their permit at the age of 15 if they are enrolled in a driver's ed program, or at 16 without driver's ed. All teens are required to complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Colorado teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 12 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. During the first 6 months of holding their intermediate license, teens may not carry any passengers; for the following 6 months, they may carry no more than one passenger. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Note, Colorado teen driver's ed requirements will change in January 2027.

Connecticut

Teens in Connecticut may apply for their permit at the age of 16. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Connecticut teens may apply for their intermediate license after holding their permit for at least 4 months (with driver's ed) or 6 months (without), and completing 40 hours of supervised driving practice. The minimum intermediate license age is 16 years and 4 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months of the intermediate stage, teens may only drive with a parent or instructor; for the following 6 months, they are limited to immediate family members. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 18, and passenger restrictions lift at 17 years and 4 months.

Delaware

Teens in Delaware may apply for their permit at the age of 16. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed, 7 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 7 hours of in-car observation.

Delaware teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and may not carry more than one non-family passenger. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

District of Columbia

Teens in the District of Columbia may apply for their permit at the age of 16. Driver's ed is required. Teen drivers must complete 40 hours of supervised driving practice during the learner phase, and an additional 10 hours of nighttime supervised driving during the intermediate phase.

D.C. teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders face a nighttime curfew of 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday (September through June), or midnight daily (July through August), until 6 a.m. During the first 6 months of the intermediate stage, teens may carry no passengers; after that, they may carry up to two passengers under 21. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

Florida

Teens in Florida may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete a 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course before applying.

Florida teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 12 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. At age 16, intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; at age 17, the curfew shifts to 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. There are no passenger restrictions. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

Georgia

Teens in Georgia may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Georgia teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 12 months and completing 40 hours (6 at night) of supervised driving practice — though the supervised hours requirement is waived for teens who complete a full behind-the-wheel training program. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, no passengers are permitted; for the next 6 months, up to one passenger under 21 is allowed; after that, up to three passengers are permitted. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

Hawaii

Teens in Hawaii may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Hawaii teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 18 (household members excepted). Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Idaho

Teens in Idaho may apply for their permit at the age of 14 years and 6 months. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 6 hours of in-car observation.

Idaho teens may apply for their intermediate license at 15 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders under 16 may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 17. Passenger restrictions lift at 15 years and 6 months, and full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 16.

Illinois

Teens in Illinois may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 6 hours of in-car observation (the observation requirement is waived for students who complete 8 or more BTW hours).

Illinois teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 9 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday. During the first 12 months, teens may not carry more than one passenger under 20. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 18, and passenger restrictions lift at 17.

Indiana

Teens in Indiana may apply for their permit at the age of 15 if enrolled in a driver's ed program, or at 16 without driver's ed. All teens are required to complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Indiana teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years and 3 months of age (with driver's ed) or 16 years and 9 months (without), after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. During the first 6 months, no passengers are permitted. The nighttime curfew is 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the first 6 months, shifting to 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday and 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on weekends thereafter. Full driving privileges are granted at 18 (nighttime) with passenger restrictions lifting on a separate, driver's-ed-dependent timeline.

Iowa

Teens in Iowa may apply for their permit at the age of 14. Driver's ed is required, including 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. Teen drivers must complete 20 hours (2 at night) of supervised driving practice during the permit phase, and an additional 10 hours (2 at night) during the intermediate phase.

Iowa teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 12 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, teens may not carry more than one unrelated passenger under 18, though parents may waive this restriction. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Kansas

Teens in Kansas may apply for their permit at the age of 14. There is no driver's ed requirement in Kansas. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice in total — at least 25 hours during the learner phase, and the remaining 25 hours (including 10 at night) must be completed before age 16 to unlock reduced restrictions.

Kansas teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 12 months. During the first 6 months, intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one non-sibling passenger under 18. Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.

Kentucky

Teens in Kentucky may apply for their permit at the age of 15. There is no driver's ed requirement in Kentucky. Teen drivers must complete 60 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Kentucky teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 6 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 20, unless supervised by a licensed instructor. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Louisiana

Teens in Louisiana may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Louisiana teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (15 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., teens may not carry more than one unrelated passenger under 21. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Maine

Teens in Maine may apply for their permit at the age of 15. Driver's ed is required, including a minimum of 10 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. Teen drivers must complete 70 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Maine teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. No passengers of any kind are permitted during the first 270 days of the intermediate stage. All driving restrictions lift at 16 years and 9 months of age.

Maryland

Teens in Maryland may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 9 months. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Maryland teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 9 months and completing 60 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. During the first 5 months, no passengers under 18 are permitted. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 18, and passenger restrictions lift at 16 years and 11 months.

Massachusetts

Teens in Massachusetts may apply for their permit at the age of 16. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed, followed by 6 hours of in-car observation and then 12 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Massachusetts teens may apply for their intermediate license (Junior Operator License) at 16 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 40 hours of supervised driving practice (reduced to 30 hours with an advanced driver training program). Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry any passengers under 18 during the first 6 months. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 18, and passenger restrictions lift at 17.

Michigan

Teens in Michigan may apply for their permit at the age of 14 years and 9 months. All teens must complete a two-segment driver's ed program, which includes 24 hours of Segment 1 classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 4 hours of in-car observation.

Michigan teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 21. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Minnesota

Teens in Minnesota may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Minnesota teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 40 hours (15 at night) of supervised driving practice — or 50 hours if the parent or guardian did not attend a required parent orientation class. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, teens may carry no more than one passenger under 20; for the next 6 months, up to three passengers under 20 are permitted. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 16 years and 6 months, and passenger restrictions lift at 17.

Mississippi

Teens in Mississippi may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. No minimum supervised driving hours are required.

Mississippi teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 12 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday. There are no passenger restrictions. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

Missouri

Teens in Missouri may apply for their permit at the age of 15. There is no driver's ed requirement in Missouri. Teen drivers must complete 40 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Missouri teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, teens may carry no more than one passenger under 19; after that, up to three passengers under 19 are permitted. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

Montana

Teens in Montana may apply for their permit at the age of 14 years and 6 months. Driver's ed — including 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 6 hours of in-car observation — is required for teens under 15; all teens are encouraged to complete it. Teens choosing an online curriculum must complete 75 hours (15 at night) of supervised driving practice instead of the standard 50 hours (10 at night).

Montana teens may apply for their intermediate license at 15 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, teens may not carry more than one passenger under 18; for the next 6 months, up to three passengers under 18 are permitted. Teens will receive their full license at 16.

Nebraska

Teens in Nebraska may apply for their permit at the age of 15. There is no driver's ed requirement, but completing an approved course waives the 50 hours of supervised driving practice. Without driver's ed, teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Nebraska teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 6 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 19 during the first 6 months. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 17, and passenger restrictions lift at 16 years and 6 months.

Nevada

Teens in Nevada may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months. Driver's ed is required, with hours set by approved providers. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice, or 100 hours if no approved driver's ed provider is available within 30 miles.

Nevada teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry any passengers under 18 during the first 6 months. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 18, and passenger restrictions lift at 16 years and 6 months.

New Hampshire

Teens in New Hampshire must begin supervised driving practice at the age of 15 years and 6 months. Driver's ed is required. There is no formal learner permit; instead, teens accumulate 40 hours (10 at night) of supervised practice before applying for their license.

New Hampshire teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 25 during the first 6 months. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 18, and passenger restrictions lift at 16 years and 6 months.

New Jersey

Teens in New Jersey may apply for their permit at the age of 16. Driver's ed is required, and teens must complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons before receiving their permit. Teen drivers must also complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

New Jersey teens may apply for their intermediate license at 17 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger at any time (exception: the driver's own dependents). Teens will receive their full license at 18.

New Mexico

Teens in New Mexico may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed before applying for their permit. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

New Mexico teens may apply for their intermediate license at 15 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 21. Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.

New York

Teens in New York may apply for their permit at the age of 16. Driver's ed is required. Students who take the full driver's ed course complete 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 18 hours of in-car observation; students who do not take the full course must complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course before their road test. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (15 at night) of supervised driving practice.

New York teens may apply for their intermediate (Junior) license at 16 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 21. Note: teens in New York City holding a Junior license are not permitted to drive unsupervised at any time; on Long Island, daytime unsupervised driving is limited. Teens who completed full driver's ed will receive their full license at 17; those who did not must wait until 18.

North Carolina

Teens in North Carolina may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

North Carolina teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 9 months and completing 60 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. An additional 12 hours (6 at night) of supervised driving must be completed during the intermediate phase before advancing to a full license. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 21 (family and household member exceptions apply). Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.

North Dakota

Teens in North Dakota may apply for their permit at the age of 14. Driver's ed is required for all teens under 16 through approved programs. Teens under 16 must hold their permit for at least 12 months and complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice before advancing; teens 16 and older must hold their permit for at least 6 months, with no minimum practice hours required.

North Dakota teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age — or at 15 with a restricted license. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone from sunset (or 9 p.m., whichever is later) to 5 a.m. There are no passenger restrictions beyond the manufacturer's seating capacity. Teens will receive their full license at 16.

Ohio

Teens in Ohio may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months. All teens must complete 24 hours of classroom driver's ed and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

Ohio teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. At 16, intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 6 a.m.; at 17, the curfew shifts to 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. During the first 12 months, teens may not carry more than one passenger unless supervised by a licensed adult. Full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 18, and passenger restrictions lift at 17.

Oklahoma

Teens in Oklahoma may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months if enrolled in a driver's ed program, or at 16 without driver's ed. Driver's ed is optional, but affects the minimum permit age. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Oklahoma teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger at any time. Teens who completed driver's ed will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months; those who did not must wait until 17.

Oregon

Teens in Oregon may apply for their permit at the age of 15. Driver's ed is required for all license applicants under 18, unless the applicant completes 100 hours of supervised driving practice instead of the standard 50 hours. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (with driver's ed) or 100 hours (without) of supervised driving practice. Oregon does not impose a minimum number of nighttime hours.

Oregon teens may apply for their intermediate (provisional) license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, no passengers under 20 are permitted; for the next 6 months, up to three passengers under 20 are allowed. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Pennsylvania

Teens in Pennsylvania may apply for their permit at the age of 16. Driver's ed is required. Teen drivers must complete 65 hours of supervised driving practice — including 10 hours at night and 5 hours in inclement weather.

Pennsylvania teens may apply for their intermediate (Junior) license at 16 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, teens may carry no more than one passenger under 18; after that, up to three passengers under 18 are permitted. Teens who completed driver's ed and maintain a clean record for 12 months will receive their full license at 17; those who did not complete driver's ed must wait until 18.

Rhode Island

Teens in Rhode Island may apply for their permit at the age of 16. All teens must complete 33 hours of classroom driver's ed (certified through the Community College of Rhode Island or an approved school) before receiving their permit. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Rhode Island teens may apply for their intermediate (provisional) license at 16 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 12 months, teens may not carry more than one passenger under 21. Teens will receive their full license at 17 years and 6 months of age.

South Carolina

Teens in South Carolina may apply for their permit at the age of 15. There is no driver's ed requirement in South Carolina. Teen drivers must complete 40 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

South Carolina teens may apply for their intermediate (conditional) license at 15 years and 6 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders face a nighttime curfew that begins at 6 p.m. during Eastern Standard Time and 8 p.m. during Eastern Daylight Time, running until 6 a.m. Teens may carry no more than two passengers under 21 at any time (an exception applies for transporting students to and from school). Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.

South Dakota

Teens in South Dakota may apply for their permit at the age of 14. While driver's ed is optional, completing it reduces the permit holding period from 9 months to 6 months. It includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night and 10 in inclement weather) of supervised driving practice.

South Dakota teens may apply for their intermediate license at 14 years and 9 months of age (with driver's ed) or at 15 (without), after the required permit holding period. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. During the first 6 months, no non-household passengers are permitted; after that, up to one passenger under 18 is allowed. Teens will receive their full license at 16.

Tennessee

Teens in Tennessee may apply for their permit at the age of 15. There is no driver's ed requirement in Tennessee. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Tennessee teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and may not carry more than one non-family passenger. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Texas

Teens in Texas may apply for their permit at the age of 15. All teens must complete at least 24 hours of classroom driver's ed and 7 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, plus 7 hours of in-car observation. Under the concurrent method, completing 6 of the 24 classroom hours is enough to unlock the learner permit, with the remaining 18 hours completed during the permit phase. Teen drivers must also complete 30 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Texas teens may apply for their intermediate (provisional) license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 21. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

Utah

Teens in Utah may apply for their permit at the age of 15. Driver's ed is required; hours are set by approved providers. Teen drivers must complete 40 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Utah teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, no passengers are permitted. Passenger restrictions lift at 16 years and 6 months, and full nighttime driving privileges are granted at 17.

Vermont

Teens in Vermont may apply for their permit at the age of 15. Driver's ed is required. Teen drivers must complete 40 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Vermont teens may apply for their intermediate (Junior) license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 12 months. Vermont does not impose a nighttime driving curfew on intermediate license holders. During the first 3 months, no passengers of any kind are permitted, with no exceptions; for the following 3 months, no passengers are permitted unless a parent or guardian is present. Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.

Virginia

Teens in Virginia may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months. All teens must complete approximately 30 hours of classroom driver's ed (36 sessions of 50 minutes each), plus approximately 5.8 hours each of behind-the-wheel lessons and in-car observation (7 sessions of 50 minutes each).

Virginia teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years and 3 months of age, after holding their permit for at least 9 months and completing 45 hours (15 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 4 a.m. During the first 12 months, teens may carry no more than one passenger under 21; after that, up to three passengers under 21 are permitted under certain conditions. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

Washington

Teens in Washington may apply for their permit at the age of 15 if enrolled in a driver's ed program, or at 15 years and 6 months without driver's ed. Driver's ed is required and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Washington teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, no passengers under 20 are permitted; after that, up to three passengers under 20 are allowed. Teens will receive their full license at 18.

West Virginia

Teens in West Virginia may apply for their permit at the age of 15. There is no driver's ed requirement, but completing an approved course waives the 50-hour supervised driving requirement. Without driver's ed, teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

West Virginia teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. During the first 6 months, no passengers under 20 are permitted; for the next 6 months, up to one passenger under 20 is allowed. Teens will receive their full license at 17.

Wisconsin

Teens in Wisconsin may apply for their permit at the age of 15 years and 6 months. All teens must complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, and 6 hours of in-car observation (the observation requirement is waived for students who complete 9 or more BTW hours).

Wisconsin teens may apply for their intermediate (probationary) license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 6 months and completing 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between midnight and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one non-family passenger. Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 9 months of age.

Wyoming

Teens in Wyoming may apply for their permit at the age of 15. Driver's ed is optional, but is required to receive a full license before age 17. If enrolled, it includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. Teen drivers must complete 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice.

Wyoming teens may apply for their intermediate license at 16 years of age, after holding their permit for at least 10 days. Intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and may not carry more than one passenger under 18. Teens will receive their full license at 16 years and 6 months of age.