What is the driving age in the United States?

16–17

Unsupervised driving is typically allowed at 16 with graduated licensing; exact ages vary by state.

The United States is one of 52 countries classified “16–17” for the driving age — 35% of the 150 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: List of minimum driving ages
Last checked: 7 July 2026
How it was classified: Checked by hand against the source.

Nearby countries

Bahamas: 16–17 Minimum age to drive a car: 17.
Cuba: 18+ Minimum age to drive a car: 18.
Cayman Islands: 16–17 Minimum age to drive a car: 17.
Guatemala: 16–17 Minimum age to drive a car: 16.
Jamaica: 16–17 Minimum age to drive a car: 16.
Honduras: 18+ Minimum age to drive a car: 18.

Other laws in United States

Jaywalking: Varies by region
Drinking in Public: Varies by region
Public Smoking Bans: Varies by region
Homeschooling: Varies by region

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