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## Skills observed and graded during the on-the-road driving test: 

• Approaches to intersections, stop signs and traffic signals; 

• Quick stops — stopping as quickly and safely as possible when told to do so; 

• Backing; 

• Stopping, starting and parking; 

• Use of the clutch (in vehicles with standard transmissions); 

• Turn signals and use of the horn; 

• Turning; 

• Use of lanes; 

• Following another vehicle; 

• Passing and being passed; 

• Yielding the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles; 

• Driving posture; and 

• Three-point turnabout. 

Applicants for an original driver license must take the on-the- road driving test; however, there are some cases when the on-the-road test may not be required. 

## Types of Licenses, Permits and Restrictions 

North Carolina has a regular driver license and a commercial driver license (CDL). The type of vehicle you 

will operate determines the class of driver license you must have and the type vehicle in which you must take the driving skills test. The driving skills test must be performed in a vehicle representative of the class license desired. 

## Regular Licenses 

Class A:  Required to operate a combination of vehicles that is exempt from CDL requirements when the towed unit has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more. 

## TIP 

## Three-Point Turnabout 

(1) Start from the extreme right side of the road. Look for other traffic and if clear, give a left signal and proceed forward slowly while turning the steering wheel to the left. Stop within several inches of the left curb or edge of the street. 

(2) Then proceed backward slowly while turning the steering wheel to the right. Stop within several inches of the right curb or edge of the street. 

(3) Proceed forward slowly while turning the steering wheel to the left. This should complete your turnabout. 

Class B:  Required to operate any single vehicle that is exempt from CDL requirements with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, and any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of 10,000 pounds. 

Class C:  Required to operate any noncommercial single vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds; and a vehicle towing a vehicle which has a combined GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds operated by a driver 18 years old or older. Most drivers need only a Regular Class C license to operate personal automobiles and small trucks. 

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