{"data":{"id":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-55-50-416","jurisdiction":"us-tn","citation":"Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-416","heading":"Entry-level driver training","body":"(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) \"Approved FMCSA training provider\" means an entity that is listed on the FMCSA training provider registry; and (2) \"Entry-level driver training\" means training that a driver receives from an entity listed on the FMCSA training provider registry prior to the driver: (A) Taking a skills test required to receive a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time; (B) Taking a skills test required to upgrade to a Class A or Class B driver license; (C) Taking a skills test required to obtain a passenger (P) endorsement for the first time; (D) Taking a skills test required to obtain a school bus (S) endorsement for the first time; or (E) Taking a test required to obtain a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time. (b) (1) (A) Prior to being issued a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time or upgrading to a Class A or Class B driver license, an applicant must complete entry-level driver training that includes driving theory and behind-the-wheel instruction on an open range and on public roads. (B) Prior to being issued a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, an applicant must complete the entry-level driver training appropriate for that endorsement. (C) Except for a driver seeking a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, the theory instruction and the behind-the-wheel instruction portions of the driver's entry-level driver training must be completed within one (1) year of each other. (2) The following applicants are not required to comply with the requirements of subdivision (b)(1): (A) An applicant who is eligible for a skills test waiver pursuant to § 55-50-322(b)(2) ; and (B) An applicant who is seeking to remove a restriction in accordance with 49 CFR 383.135(b)(7) . (3) An applicant for a CDL, CLP, or an endorsement for a CDL or CLP must comply with the requirements of 49 CFR § 380.600 et seq. in addition to other federal or state regulations, and all subsequent amendments promulgated, approved, and adopted by the FMCSA. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 992, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.\n(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) \"Approved FMCSA training provider\" means an entity that is listed on the FMCSA training provider registry; and (2) \"Entry-level driver training\" means training that a driver receives from an entity listed on the FMCSA training provider registry prior to the driver: (A) Taking a skills test required to receive a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time; (B) Taking a skills test required to upgrade to a Class A or Class B driver license; (C) Taking a skills test required to obtain a passenger (P) endorsement for the first time; (D) Taking a skills test required to obtain a school bus (S) endorsement for the first time; or (E) Taking a test required to obtain a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.\n(1) \"Approved FMCSA training provider\" means an entity that is listed on the FMCSA training provider registry; and\ne; (C) Taking a skills test required to obtain a passenger (P) endorsement for the first time; (D) Taking a skills test required to obtain a school bus (S) endorsement for the first time; or (E) Taking a test required to obtain a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.\n(1) \"Approved FMCSA training provider\" means an entity that is listed on the FMCSA training provider registry; and\n(2) \"Entry-level driver training\" means training that a driver receives from an entity listed on the FMCSA training provider registry prior to the driver: (A) Taking a skills test required to receive a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time; (B) Taking a skills test required to upgrade to a Class A or Class B driver license; (C) Taking a skills test required to obtain a passenger (P) endorsement for the first time; (D) Taking a skills test required to obtain a school bus (S) endorsement for the first time; or (E) Taking a test required to obtain a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.\n(A) Taking a skills test required to receive a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time;\n(B) Taking a skills test required to upgrade to a Class A or Class B driver license;\n(C) Taking a skills test required to obtain a passenger (P) endorsement for the first time;\n(D) Taking a skills test required to obtain a school bus (S) endorsement for the first time; or\n(E) Taking a test required to obtain a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.\n(b) (1) (A) Prior to being issued a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time or upgrading to a Class A or Class B driver license, an applicant must complete entry-level driver training that includes driving theory and behind-the-wheel instruction on an open range and on public roads. (B) Prior to being issued a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, an applicant must complete the entry-level driver training appropriate for that endorsement. (C) Except for a driver seeking a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, the theory instruction and the behind-the-wheel instruction portions of the driver's entry-level driver training must be completed within one (1) year of each other. (2) The following applicants are not required to comply with the requirements of subdivision (b)(1): (A) An applicant who is eligible for a skills test waiver pursuant to § 55-50-322(b)(2) ; and (B) An applicant who is seeking to remove a restriction in accordance with 49 CFR 383.135(b)(7) . (3) An applicant for a CDL, CLP, or an endorsement for a CDL or CLP must comply with the requirements of 49 CFR § 380.600 et seq. in addition to other federal or state regulations, and all subsequent amendments promulgated, approved, and adopted by the FMCSA.\nwaiver pursuant to § 55-50-322(b)(2) ; and (B) An applicant who is seeking to remove a restriction in accordance with 49 CFR 383.135(b)(7) . (3) An applicant for a CDL, CLP, or an endorsement for a CDL or CLP must comply with the requirements of 49 CFR § 380.600 et seq. in addition to other federal or state regulations, and all subsequent amendments promulgated, approved, and adopted by the FMCSA.\n(1) (A) Prior to being issued a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time or upgrading to a Class A or Class B driver license, an applicant must complete entry-level driver training that includes driving theory and behind-the-wheel instruction on an open range and on public roads. (B) Prior to being issued a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, an applicant must complete the entry-level driver training appropriate for that endorsement. (C) Except for a driver seeking a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, the theory instruction and the behind-the-wheel instruction portions of the driver's entry-level driver training must be completed within one (1) year of each other.\n(A) Prior to being issued a Class A or Class B driver license for the first time or upgrading to a Class A or Class B driver license, an applicant must complete entry-level driver training that includes driving theory and behind-the-wheel instruction on an open range and on public roads.\n(B) Prior to being issued a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, an applicant must complete the entry-level driver training appropriate for that endorsement.\n(C) Except for a driver seeking a hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, the theory instruction and the behind-the-wheel instruction portions of the driver's entry-level driver training must be completed within one (1) year of each other.\n(2) The following applicants are not required to comply with the requirements of subdivision (b)(1): (A) An applicant who is eligible for a skills test waiver pursuant to § 55-50-322(b)(2) ; and (B) An applicant who is seeking to remove a restriction in accordance with 49 CFR 383.135(b)(7) .\n(A) An applicant who is eligible for a skills test waiver pursuant to § 55-50-322(b)(2) ; and\n(B) An applicant who is seeking to remove a restriction in accordance with 49 CFR 383.135(b)(7) .\n(3) An applicant for a CDL, CLP, or an endorsement for a CDL or CLP must comply with the requirements of 49 CFR § 380.600 et seq. in addition to other federal or state regulations, and all subsequent amendments promulgated, approved, and adopted by the FMCSA.","path":["TN Code","Title 55","Chapter 50"],"source_url":"https://oss-data-us.vaquill.ai/v2026.08/us_tn_statutes.parquet","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:26Z","sha256":"0348a5a6df90e5f9b9e2303b7018d2ea164197768f9eb5c9414d09d0951d8171","source_id":"us-tn","stale":false,"prev":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-55-50-415","next":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-55-50-417"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. 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