Applicants between 15 and 17 years old must go through the graduated licensing process before receiving full driving privileges in North Carolina
The Graduated Licensing process can be found here:
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/graduated-licensing.aspx
Teen drivers may only operate a motor vehicle while being supervised by:
The supervisor must be:
You must pass a knowledge test consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions based on the North Carolina Drivers Handbook. A score of 80% is required. You must answer at least 20 questions correctly
When applying for your Instruction (learner's) Permit, you must present proof of your identity and North Carolina residential address
The following documents are required to get a Graduated License:
The main North Carolina DMV phone number is: 919-715-7000
The North Carolina DMV email address is: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/contact/Pages/default.aspx
North Carolina’s DMV website is: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx
The North Carolina DMV Driver’s License page is:
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/Pages/default.aspx
The North Carolina DMV New Driver’s License page is:
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/default.aspx
The North Carolina DMV online services page is: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/default.aspx
North Carolina DMV Online appointments:
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-license-appointments/Pages/default.aspx
North Carolina DMV locations can be found here: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/locate-dmv-office/Pages/dmv-offices.aspx
If you are under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian should bring you to the DMV office
A vision test is required to obtain a North Carolina Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License
A physical exam is not required to obtain a North Carolina Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License
A photograph will be taken at the North Carolina DMV
After passing the written permit test and getting your permit, if you are under 18 you must practice driving for at least 12 months before applying for your limited provisional license. You must get at least 60 hours of behind the wheel driving training
If you are at least 18 years old, you can immediately apply for your driver’s license after getting your permit