North Carolina Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
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North Carolina permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; To pass: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; Minimum age: 18+ for an adult learner permit; ages 15-17 for a limited learner permit; Fee: $25.50 learner permit or limited provisional license; Re-takes: Regular Class C knowledge or driving tests may be retaken after 7 calendar days; teen-specific knowledge retake details are not separately stated; Official handbook: N.C. Driver Handbook.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Minimum age | 18+ for an adult learner permit; ages 15-17 for a limited learner permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $25.50 learner permit or limited provisional license | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Regular Class C knowledge or driving tests may be retaken after 7 calendar days; teen-specific knowledge retake details are not separately stated | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | N.C. Driver Handbook | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in North Carolina means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.