How To Get A Tennessee License

Obtaining a Commuter License

Problems obtaining a commuter'south license?

Driving

Automobiles – Because public transportation is express in Nashville, yous may want to consider purchasing a auto, although many students are fine without one. In society to drive a car, you have to become a driver license issued by the state of Tennessee – even if you have an international driver license. As of October 1, 2007, international students and immigrants are only immune to get a Temporary Commuter License.

Driving in Tennessee
The rules of the road in Tennessee may be quite dissimilar than that with which you are accustomed in your abode land. Delight note the following important instructions:

Buckle up. It is illegal and strictly enforced in Tennessee to bulldoze without your seatbelt.
Apply your turning bespeak. Before changing lanes and turning, you must use your turning signal.
Right on Reddish. You may plough correct at all crimson lights unless it is specifically marked otherwise.
Never potable and drive. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited and has drastic consequences.
Educate yourself. To be certain that your driving etiquette is adequate in Tennessee, delight refer to the Driver License Manual.

International Students Driver Training Service

Roadmaster Driver Training Establish (615)367-2842
Electronic mail: roadmasterdti@gmail.com
Website: http://world wide web.roadmasterdrivertraininginstitutellc.com/
Hourly driving lessons are scheduled Mon through Saturday betwixt 9am to 6pm. Delight visit the website for more information.

Obtaining a Commuter License

Driver licenses are obtainable from Tennessee Department of Safety offices (often referred to as the DMV, which stands for Department of Motor Vehicles as it is titled in other states). To obtain ane, you must pass a vision test, a written exam examining your cognition of Tennessee's traffic rules, and a road examination (driving test). Y'all tin study the traffic rules and regulations from the official website of the Tennessee Department of Safety, equally listed higher up.

To accept practice written tests, please visit DMV Permit Exam here. No sign up or data needed to take them!

The road examination (driving test) takes near 10 minutes. In that location is no parking test except when y'all actually park your motorcar at the end of the exam. However, you should allow a full day to have the test as the testing centers are usually very crowded, and it's difficult to predict wait times.

NOTE: Students and Scholars who take a valid Commuter'southward License from Republic of korea, Canada, Taiwan or Red china may be exempt from taking the written exam and road test. To be eligible for possible exemption, individuals must have a translated driving abstract (usually obtained from their diplomatic mission) to testify to the Department of Motor Vehicles as proof.

For more information contact:
Tennessee Department of Safety
1150 Foster Artery Nashville, TN 37249
Tel: 615-770-5701
Tel:615-251-5310 (Driver License Issuance)
All driver license information is available on this website, including a practice test
https://apps.tn.gov/tndlr/

Required for taking the test

*Please check the Tennessee Section of Safe website for detailed information on acceptable documents: https://www.tn.gov/prophylactic/driver-services/dlproof.html

• Proof of your age and full name, such as your passport or nativity certificate, and proof of whatsoever proper noun changes since issued (for example, a spousal relationship license).

• Proof of legal status in U.S. – valid passport with I-94 and valid I-20/DS-2019.

• Proof of Tennessee Residency (2 statements or bills from official organizations showing your address in Tennessee: documents from your bank, utility service, your leasing contract or whatsoever other bills y'all receive at your home address).

• For those students who live on campus, you will need to get a letter from Vanderbilt stating your living situation. To obtain the alphabetic character, see Susie Woodard in 4113 Branscomb.

• A auto that you lot will utilise for the road test (nigh students ain their ain cars before taking the test and drive their car with an international license, while some students infringe a auto from a friend).

• Payment of $19.50, unless otherwise instructed.

Special Notes for Nonimmigrants

• The Student and Exchange Visitor Information Organisation (SEVIS) tape must be in Active status when an F, Grand or J nonimmigrant applies for a Driver License. Otherwise your application volition be unsuccessful.

• Wait at least ten calendar days from the date of entry into the United States to apply for a commuter's license or ID. The verification system needs some fourth dimension to process the information. Additionally, you should await two business days subsequently your SEVIS tape becomes Active to employ.

• You are non required to have a Social Security Number in order to receive a driver license.

• If seeking a commuter license for a dependent, he or she must provide their ain documentation as described higher up. You should also include proof of relationship, such as a marriage certificate. The office will verify that your visa's duration time matches.

• Be consistent with paperwork. Exist sure that you sympathise the meaning of Family Proper noun/Surname/Final Name versus First Name and enter these names consistently in every form (many errors derive from mistakes in paperwork). If the English language alphabet is not used by your female parent tongue, make sure the transliteration is understandable and consistently used. Please note that the computer systems do not recognize accentuation and letters like ñ or é.

• If you encounter a problem when applying for a Commuter License: 1. be sure that you understand what the nature of the problem is, ii. y'all may want to enquire to speak to a supervisor, 3. you can contact your advisor at the ISSS office.

Test Centers

624 Hart Lane Nashville, TN 37216
Tel:615-532-9780
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/condom/driver-services/locations/davidson.html
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Note: second Wednesday of the month Station opens 1 hour later. The office opens at eight:30 only exist prepared to arrive before 7:30.

5216 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Nashville, TN 37013
Tel:615-770-5701, 741-6925
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/condom/driver-services/locations/davidson5.html
Hours: Monday thru Friday viii:30 a.one thousand. to v:00 p.1000.
*Note: 2nd Wednesday of the month Station opens 1hour afterward.

The Centennial Blvd location allows you to "Bring together the Line" via text, phone, or website.

Join the line via vocalization: 1-855-528-6367

Join the line via text: You may "Join the Line" by simply texting 'centennial dl' or 'centennialdl' to 310-494-2743