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## Chapter 1 Your License 

Driving is a legal privilege and responsibility. It is against the law to drive a motor vehicle on streets and highways without a valid driver license. It is also illegal to sit in the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle while the engine is running or to steer a motor vehicle while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle if you do not have a valid driver license. 

## Office Hours 

Driver license examiners throughout the state are trained to test fairly and to give prompt and courteous service. Most offices offer services from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In larger cities and towns, the offices are open Monday through Friday, and some are open Saturday mornings. Offices in smaller towns may only be open for certain days each week. Appointments for driver license examinations can be made by contacting your local driver license office. For an up to date list of office hours and locations, please visit MyNCDM V.gov . 

## For an original driver license of any type, you may be tested on: 

• Vision; 

• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws; 

## Learner Permit 

• Traffic signs; and 

• Driving skill (on-road test). 

• Learner permits are available to persons age 18 and older. 

• A learner permit authorizes the permit holder to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle while in possession of the permit. 

• The permit holder must, while operating a motor vehicle over the highways, be accompanied by a person who is licensed to operate the motor vehicle being driven and is seated beside the permit holder. 

• Required testing includes vision, traffic signs, and knowledge of motor vehicle laws. 

## Motorcycle Learner Permit 

• If an applicant is at least 16 years old but less than 18 years old, the applicant must possess a full provisional license issued by the division. Parent or guardian’s signature is required. 

• If an applicant is 18 years old or older, the applicant must possess a license issued by the division. 

• The motorcycle learner permit authorizes a person to operate a motorcycle without passengers. 

• If an applicant is less than 18 years old, the applicant must successfully complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course or the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course. 

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