Question: when did driver's license start having pictures

title: Driver's licenses in the United States
text: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security , Driver License Services Yes , see notes . 15 years 16 years 17 years 7000500000000000000 ♠ 8 years Learner must have permit for six months and log 50 hours of practice driving . No driving from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. or more than one passenger for one year or until reaching age 18 , whichever is sooner . Note : In Tennessee , to obtain a hardship license for a minor , called a Class H license , if the minor is aged 14 or 15 , the minor can operate a Class D passenger vehicle or Class M motorcycle ( limited to 125 cc ) or both ; the minor must pass a vision screening , knowledge test , and road test to operate a Class D passenger vehicle ; take the Class M knowledge and driving test in addition to the Class D knowledge test to drive a Class M vehicle ; be limited to daylight hours only ( 5 am to 7 pm , no exceptions ) and authorized locations only within a 25 - mile radius from the minor 's residence , as specified in the Department of Safety ( DOS ) letter . If the minor who has a Class H license is aged 15 , the minor is treated the same as a Class PD ( learners permit ) license who drives with a licensed driver 21 years or older who sits in the front passenger seat . A Class H license will expire on the minor 's 16th birthday . More information can be found at and the form for application for a hardship license is located at .