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Can you get a driving license at 16?

I’m 15, but I’m about to turn 16. I’m excited about getting my license, but with different changes in the law, I don’t know if I can. Can I get a driver’s license at 16?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re 15 and about to turn 16, you can get excited! You can get a driving license at 16, although it will come with some restrictions. This is known as a
provisional driver’s license
.
With a provisional driver’s license, you can still get behind the wheel in all 50 states. Just make sure that you also follow the other rules that come along with it, such as:
  • Only driving during certain times
  • Only having people in the car that are 21 or older (in some states)
  • Only driving to school, doctor’s appointments, or work
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