NCPA - Regulatory Policy Regulatory Policy Licensing Teens to Drive in Steps Ten states have enacted some form of graduated licensing programs for novice teen drivers. These policies phase in teenagers' driving rights as they become more skilled.
Some states ban teens from driving at night until they become more experienced behind the wheel.
Others require more practice time under adult supervision. Some 42 percent of teen driving deaths occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.