FAQ’s & Resources
Drivers Training Resources
The precision Driving school provides comprehensive driver education to prepare teens and adults to be safe drivers for life. A few of the resources available in North Carolina are listed below, follow the links to find more details.
State of North Carolina Drivers Training Resources and Requirements for receiving your Learners Permit and Drivers License.
New Driver Information
You need to be at least 18 years old to apply for a North Carolina Driver License. You must complete required knowledge, roadside recognition, and vision and driving tests.
Teen Drivers
Teenagers between 15 and 17 years old must go through a process called graduated licensing before receiving full driving privileges in North Carolina.
Graduated Licensing
Teens at least 15 years old who have received a Driving Eligibility Certificate and a Driver’s Education Certificate from an approved driver education course can apply at an NCDMV driver license office for a North Carolina graduated license.
Driver Education Courses
Students who are at least 14½ years old and are pursuing a high school diploma or GED can enroll in an approved driver education course provided through North Carolina high schools. A birth certificate or passport is required to enroll.
Driver Manuals
The North Carolina Driver’s Handbook provides information for obtaining a North Carolina driver license and learner permit. It also outlines the process for drivers to maintain their driving privileges and safely operate a motor vehicle.
Driver License Tests
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles administers several tests when an individual applies for a license or learner permit – and in some cases, when they renew their license.Applicants who do not pass the knowledge test or driving test for a regular Class C license may retake the test in seven calendar days.
Precision Driving School Training Resources and details about Drivers Training instruction.
Behind the Wheel Safety Covid 19 Safety Requirements
During Covid-19 we take great care to provide a safe classroom and driving instruction environment for all of our students.
Precision Driving School Course Outline
A course outline to learn what students can expect during their Drivers Training course.
Contract Agreement
A contract between Precision Driving School, LLC and the parent/guardian and students must be in place before driving instruction can begin.
Graduated Driver License Handout
Information on the restrictions and conditions for a limited learner permit and a limited provisional license.
Required Documents for Applicants
The State of North Carolina requires specific documents to be submitted when signing up for Drivers Training classes. Be sure to bring these items with you when attending your first class.
Our Drivers Training School License
The North Carolina Driver’s Training School Certifed license (1548). Issued by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do I have to be to get a learners permit?
To get a North Carolina learner permit, an individual must be at least 18 years old and apply in person at an N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles driver license office. (Individuals at least 18 years old may also apply for a driver license.)
At what age can a teen in North Carolina apply for a license ?
Teenagers between 15 and 17 years old must go through a process called graduated licensing before receiving full driving privileges in North Carolina.Graduated licensing involves strict requirements for teen drivers to gain the on-the-road experience necessary to drive a vehicle with no supervision and minimal restrictions.To be eligible, an individual must be at least 15 years old and have received a Driving Eligibility Certificate and a Driver’s Education Certificate from an approved driver education course.
I am over 18 and I am going to apply for a learners permit. What documents should I bring to DMV ?
- One document verifying age and identity.
- A Social Security card or one document proving they have a Social Security number
- For U.S. citizens, one document proving residency
- For non-U.S. citizens, one document issued by the U.S. government indicating legal presence
- One document proving liability insurance coverage from a provider licensed to do business in North Carolina (not required for a learner’s permit)
What must I do to successfully complete to obtain a learners permit?
Qualified applicants must successfully complete the required knowledge, road sign recognition, vision, and driving test and take the required documents to an NCDMV driver’s license office. (see above question for required document list)
Can I drive alone once I have my learners permit?
While operating a motor vehicle, a permit holder must be accompanied in the front passenger seat by a licensed adult.
I am a high school student, how old do I need to be to apply for a learners permit?
Students who are at least 14½ years old and are pursuing a high school diploma or GED can enroll in an approved driver education course provided through North Carolina high schools. A birth certificate or passport is required to enroll.