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306 E. US Highway 64
Lexington, NC 27292
336-853-3268

Carolina Driving Institution FAQ's

Can you tell me if Carolina Driving Institution is a licensed driver training school in North Carolina?
Although Carolina Driving Institution is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach hands-on driving courses in North Carolina.  We recommend either calling Carolina Driving Institution directly or the North Carolina DMV to find out whether or not Carolina Driving Institution offers behind-the-wheel training courses that are state-approved.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my behind-the-wheel training, so I don't have to attend a Lexington North Carolina driving school like Carolina Driving Institution to fulfill my behind-the-wheel training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the North Carolina DMV or a state-approved driver training school like Carolina Driving Institution to find out.  Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a manual-shift? Does Carolina Driving Institution have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll let me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a manual-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle!  However, if you have a preference as to a stick or an automatic, you probably should call Carolina Driving Institution to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their driver training course.
Since I live way out in a remote location where driving on unpaved roads and rugged terrain is the norm, will Carolina Driving Institution be able to teach me how to drive in a rural environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in the country, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Carolina Driving Institution will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and bumpy terrain.  We recommend that you contact Carolina Driving Institution directly to find out exactly what they offer.
I'm turning 14 in a few weeks. Can I get a learner's permit to drive in North Carolina after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no.  Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for an instruction permit.  Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the North Carolina DMV office or a North Carolina-certified driving school such as Carolina Driving Institution to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Will I be required to register for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Lexington North Carolina?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now mandate new teen-aged drivers to register for both a drivers education course as well as a driver training course.
I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Lexington North Carolina. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with Carolina Driving Institution?
Yes, Carolina Driving Institution offers defensive driving courses in Lexington North Carolina.  You will need to contact Carolina Driving Institution directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a North Carolina driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to sign up to take both a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.  You may wish to contact the North Carolina DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is it necessary for me to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get my first North Carolina driver's license?
Yes, it is.  All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in North Carolina are required to take a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Will North Carolina allow me to enroll in a driver training course before I actually get my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out.  However, most states require that you receive your learner's permit before you sign up with a behind-the-wheel training course.

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