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Driving lessons & licensing in the United States

Licensing rules for new drivers are set state-by-state, not federally — minimum ages, required courses and instructor licensing all vary. Pick your state below for the real differences that matter.

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California

One of the strictest provisional-licence phases in the country

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Texas

The only state requiring the Impact Texas Teen Drivers program

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Florida

One of the youngest minimum ages for a learner’s permit

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New York

Genuinely different rules inside vs outside New York City

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Illinois

Driver’s education is a graduation requirement, not just a licensing step

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Pennsylvania

One of the higher supervised-driving-hour traditions nationally

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This is a pilot covering 6 states so far, chosen for population and genuinely distinct rules — more states will be added over time. Requirements shown are general guidance based on each state’s public licensing framework and can change; always confirm current figures with your state’s DMV or equivalent licensing authority before relying on them.