North Carolina Driving Schools

Yes. North Carolina requires a Driving Eligibility Certificate from your school before you can get a limited provisional license. Dropping out of school or being expelled can affect your ability to keep a license.

North Carolina requires a 9-month permit holding period, one of the longest in the South. You must also complete 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.

Yes. North Carolina requires 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Public high schools provide most of this training, keeping costs low for families.

North Carolina's curfew starts at 9 p.m., one of the earliest in the Southeast. It runs until 5 a.m. Exceptions apply for work, school, and volunteer activities.

A North Carolina driver's license costs $40 and is valid for 8 years, working out to $5 per year. The learner's permit costs $20.

North Carolina limited provisional license holders may carry no more than 1 non-family passenger under 21 for the first 6 months. Family members are always exempt.

North Carolina GDL restrictions last until age 18. Teens must hold the limited provisional license with no violations before full privileges are granted.

Yes. A 16-year-old with a North Carolina limited provisional license can drive alone, but must follow the 9 p.m. curfew and passenger limits.

Yes. North Carolina bans cell phone use for all drivers under 18. Violations can result in license revocation for up to 30 days.

North Carolina's knowledge test covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving. The test includes questions specific to North Carolina's Driving Eligibility Certificate rules.