Driver's Ed in North Carolina
Driver's education is the first step in the graduated licensing process for North Carolina teenagers. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires all teens younger than 18 years old to complete Driver's Ed before they can apply for their NC learner's permit.
Driver's Ed will help you get your learner's permit, and eventually your driver's license, by teaching you how to drive safely and responsibly.
NC Driver's Ed Eligibility Requirements
In North Carolina, you must take driver's education before applying for your learner's permit.
To enroll in a NC Driver's Ed course, you must:
- Be at least 14 1/2 years old.
- Have your birth certificate or a valid passport.
- Currently be enrolled in high school and on your way to earning your high school diploma or its equivalent.
OR - Show sufficient evidence that if you don't receive a driver's license, you and your family would suffer significant hardship.