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Tennessee

What Tennessee asks of a teen driver before the first license, from the practice hours to the road test.

50hours

of supervised practice, including 10 at night

Permit
Learner Permit
License
Intermediate Restricted License
Practice can start at
15 years old

Before the road test

  • 180 days on the permitThe learner permit is held 180 days before the intermediate licence.
  • Minimum age16 years old
  • Fewer than 6 pointsSix or more points in the 180 days before you apply blocks the licence. Check the record before booking.
  • Signed certificateBring form SF-1256, signed by a parent, guardian, or licensed instructor. No notary is needed.

When they can drive

  • 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.No driving in this window on the learner permit.

Where this comes from

Moonroof checked these sources on October 9, 2026. Rules change, so check with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security before booking the road test.