In most states, the minimum driving age is 16. However, in some states, the minimum driving age is lower, and in some states, it is higher.
For example, in Hawaii, the minimum driving age is 15, while in New Jersey, the minimum driving age is 17.
In most cases, if a state has a lower minimum driving age, there are restrictions in place for young drivers. For example, young drivers may only be allowed to drive during certain hours or with certain adults in the car.
Here are the minimum driving ages for each state, as of 2023:
| State | Minimum Driving Age |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 16 |
| Alaska | 16 |
| Arizona | 16 |
| Arkansas | 16 |
| California | 16 |
| Colorado | 16 |
| Connecticut | 16 |
| Delaware | 16 |
| Florida | 16 |
| Georgia | 16 |
| Hawaii | 15 |
| Idaho | 16 |
| Illinois | 16 |
| Indiana | 16 |
| Iowa | 16 |
| Kansas | 16 |
| Kentucky | 16 |
| Louisiana | 16 |
| Maine | 16 |
| Maryland | 16 |
| Massachusetts | 16 |
| Michigan | 16 |
| Minnesota | 16 |
| Mississippi | 16 |
| Missouri | 16 |
| Montana | 16 |
| Nebraska | 16 |
| Nevada | 16 |
| New Hampshire | 16 |
| New Jersey | 17 |
| New Mexico | 16 |
| New York | 16 |
| North Carolina | 16 |
| North Dakota | 16 |
| Ohio | 16 |
| Oklahoma | 16 |
| Oregon | 16 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 |
| Rhode Island | 16 |
| South Carolina | 16 |
| South Dakota | 16 |
| Tennessee | 16 |
| Texas | 16 |
| Utah | 16 |
| Vermont | 16 |
| Virginia | 16 |
| Washington | 16 |
| West Virginia | 16 |
| Wisconsin | 16 |
| Wyoming | 16 |
