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Teen Driver Appointments in North Carolina

NC uses a 3-step graduated system. Each step requires a separate DMV appointment.

Step 1: Limited Learner Permit ›
This is the first step for a new teen driver to begin supervised driving practice.

DMV Appointment to Book: Teen Driver Level 1 (Permit)

Prerequisites for this Appointment:
  • Age: You must be at least 15 but younger than 18.
  • Driver Education: You must have completed a state-approved Driver Education course.
  • Required Documents:
    • Proof of Identity & Age (e.g., Birth Certificate, Passport)
    • Proof of Social Security (e.g., Social Security card, W-2)
    • TWO documents proving NC Residency (e.g., school records, bank statements)
    • Driver Education Certificate
  • Parent/Guardian: Must be present to sign consent forms.
Step 2: Limited Provisional License (Road Test) ›
This appointment includes the on-road driving test, allowing a teen to drive unsupervised with some restrictions.

DMV Appointment to Book: Teen Driver Level 2 (Road Test)

Prerequisites for this Appointment:
  • Age: You must be at least 16 years old.
  • Permit Status: Must have held your Level 1 Permit for at least 12 consecutive months.
  • Driving Record: No moving violations or seat belt infractions in the last 6 months.
  • Driving Log: Completed log of 60 hours of supervised driving (at least 10 at night), documented on Form DL-4A.
  • Required Items:
    • Your valid Limited Learner Permit
    • The completed Driving Log (Form DL-4A)
    • Proof of liability insurance and valid registration for your test vehicle
  • Parent/Guardian: Must be present.
Step 3: Full Provisional License ›
This is the final administrative step to remove most driving restrictions. No driving test is required.

DMV Appointment to Book: Teen Driver Level 3 (Provisional License Upgrade)

Prerequisites for this Appointment:
  • License Status: Must have held your Level 2 License for at least 6 consecutive months.
  • Driving Record: No moving violations or seat belt infractions in the last 6 months.
  • Additional Driving Log: Completed log of an additional 12 hours of driving (at least 6 at night), documented on Form DL-4B.
  • Required Documents:
    • Your valid Level 2 Limited Provisional License
    • The completed second Driving Log (Form DL-4B)

The Process

Your teen progresses from Permit → Level 2 → Level 3. Each stage requires booking a specific DMV slot.

The Problem

DMV calendars fill up months in advance. Openings from cancellations are taken in seconds.

The Solution

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Supported appointment types:
Learner Permit Road Test (Level 2) Provisional License (Level 3)

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