I have had my driver's license since the morning I turned 16 -- passed the written and road test on first attempt. I was NOT playing around. Most people in the south get driver's license very soon after eligibility (16/17 for most people). It's too impractical to be an adult that can't drive in the south.
Yes! I have my Green Provisional License and have been driving for three years, I get my full license next year. Just bought a new Mazda 3 however, I love it so much