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NC / OFFICIAL RESOURCE GUIDE

The North Carolina
driver handbook.

Use the handbook as your source of truth. This page helps you find it, understand what to look for, and turn reading into focused practice.

Open the official handbook
START HERE

Your reading path.

  1. 01
    Road signs & signals

    Recognize the message before you reach the sign.

  2. 02
    Right of way

    Work through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.

  3. 03
    Safe driving

    Build space, awareness, and good decisions.

  4. 04
    Parking & stopping

    Know where and how to leave your vehicle safely.

  5. 05
    Rules of the road

    Understand lane choices, passing, and road markings.

STATE CHECKLIST

Before your appointment.

A Level One Limited Learner Permit applicant must be 15–17, complete approved driver education, and pass written, sign, and vision tests.

For the first six months, Level One driving is authorized from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a supervising driver.

North Carolina’s permit page says mobile-device use is prohibited while the learner is in the vehicle.

Permit eligibility, documents, fees, and appointment details can change. Confirm those details with North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles before you go.