Bill requiring Tennessee driver license applicants to take written test in English advances

HB1708 would require driver license applicants to take the written exam in English only. Applicants unable to pass would be issued an 18-month restricted license.
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Tennessee bill would require English test for full driver’s license

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new bill would require people to pass a test in English to get a full driver’s license. If the bill passed, people who can’t speak and read English sufficiently would be ...

Tennessee lawmakers debate bill requiring English-only written driver's license test

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would require driver license applicants who cannot speak and read English sufficiently to receive a restricted license for one year before taking the ...
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English-only driver's test bill advances. What it means for you

A Tennessee bill received initial approval to restrict driver's license tests to English and require proof of U.S. citizenship. The proposed legislation would also deny vehicle registration renewals ...
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Tennessee bill could impact who has a CDL based on drivers' understanding of English

Tennessee's 2026 legislative session is dominated by bills focusing on immigration and enforcement. Two such bills focus on who can get a Commercial Driver's Li ...