Teens 14½–18
Teen Driver Education
The state-required driver education course every North Carolina teen needs before applying for a Level 1 limited learner permit. Students learn traffic law, hazard awareness and defensive habits in the classroom, then put it into practice on real Winston-Salem roads with a licensed instructor.
What driver education does a teen need in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires teens to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training before they can get a limited learner permit. Carolina Driving School offers the full course in Winston-Salem.
Questions about this program
How old does my teen need to be?
+
Students can begin the course at 14½, so they're ready to apply for their permit at 15.
Do you pick students up?
+
Not during this course. Teens in the 30-hour classroom + 6-hour behind-the-wheel program come to our location. Once the program is finished, we can pick them up at home for remedial or additional driving lessons.
Related programs
Other programs
Ready to get behind the wheel?
Lessons seven days a week. Free home pick-up for licensed drivers.