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• What restrictions apply to new and teen drivers with a TN drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Learners Permit And Drivers Permit

  Teens with either a Tennessee learners permit or an intermediate restricted drivers license do have to deal with special rules. TN Drivers Permit Restrictions These apply only if you're younger than 18 years old. Must have your driving permit at least for 180 days and have no more than five points on your driving record before taking the road test. No driving between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Must have a licensed driver who is at least 21 with you . Everyone in your car must be protected by a safety belt or an approved child restraint device. TN Intermediate License Restrictions No driving between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, or driving to and from work, school activities, hunting, or fishing. Only one passenger may be with you when driving unless you have a..

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• Can I download a booklet or drivers manual to prepare for my drivers license test?

  • Drivers License > Drivers Manual

  As you can see in the grid below, most states provide an online driver license booklet for applicants to download and use to both learn the states rules of the road and study for the drivers license test. Depending on your state, you might even be able to choose from different formats. For example, a state might provide a PDF version of its drivers manual (most states do), but it might also offer an HTML version to cut back on the time it takes to download. And, if your state is particularly savvy, you might even be able to download an audio version of the drivers handbook. Studying for Your Drivers License Test Your state’s drivers manual is one of the best resources available for preparing for your drivers license test. Not only do many states provide a practice test within the..

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• Do I need a TN drivers permit before applying for a Tennessee drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Learners Permit And Drivers Permit

  Not necessarily. For instance, if you're at least 18 years old, you've already graduated from high school, or you have a current drivers license from another state, you won't need to get a Tennessee driving permit before applying. Depending on your situation, though, you may have to pass a vision, knowledge, and road test to get your Tennessee license; for example, if you're a Tennessee resident who's never been issued a drivers license, or you're new to the Volunteer State and your out-of-state license expired more than six months ago. Should you need to take a written permit test, be sure to prepare by studying the TN driver handbook (available through the state's Department of Safety site). It contains the information you'll need to know to pass the test. It's a good idea to reinforce..

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• Do I have to take a license test or driving test to obtain a TN drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Tennessee Driver License Testing Requirements Tennessee’s Department of Safety (DOS) mandates that all teen drivers in the state take and pass a driving test before they receive their drivers license. Additionally, teens between the ages of 15 and 17 must receive a learners permit before TN will issue them a driver license. Before you take your driving test, visit a Tennessee (TN) driver licensing station. Dial (866) 849-3548 to find a station near you. Most stations are open Monday through Friday. Drivers Relocating to Tennessee Drivers who relocate to TN with a valid out-of-state drivers license are not required to take a driving test to receive their TN drivers license. They are only required to take and pass a vision screening. Should an out-of-state drivers license be expired..

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• Do I have to take drivers ed to obtain a drivers license?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  It depends on where you live. Check your state in the grid below. Before you dive in, note that this grid only deals with the drivers ed requirements for applicants younger than 18. Too, even if your state doesn’t require drivers ed, it might require you to meet other criteria such as logging a certain number of hours practicing behind the wheel. We’ve noted such requirements, but be sure to double check with your driver licensing agency. Remember, if your state requires you to complete drivers education before you can obtain your drivers license (or, in some cases, your permit), be sure to get a list of state-approved courses. You might even find that your state allows applicants to take driver ed online, which is extremely convenient and time saving...

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