Drivers Licenses

If you want to drive in the states, you should get an International Driver’s License before you leave your home country. The International Driving Permit is translated into the nine official languages of the United Nations and serves as a translation to be used in conjunction with your valid driver’s license. It can be useful in emergencies, such as traffic violations or accidents, particularly if your native language is not English. An International License can not be obtained once you arrive here.

To obtain a Tennessee Driver’s License, you must take both written and driving tests. To find out more information, contact the Tennessee Safety Department Driver’s License Center at 423-478-0346. You should obtain a Driver’s License Manual before taking your tests because some of our traffic laws may vary from those in your home country. Do not drive without a valid driver’s license: this will get you into serious trouble!