Driving School

Charlotte Area Driving School
800 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205

Charlotte Area Driving SchoolFAQ's

Charlotte Area Driving School's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I find out if it is an approved driver training school in North Carolina?
Even though we provide a list of driver training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is certified by the North Carolina DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses.  We strongly suggest that you contact Charlotte Area Driving School directly or check with the North Carolina DMV to find out for sure if Charlotte Area Driving School is a licensed school.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Charlotte North Carolina driving school like Charlotte Area Driving School 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 Charlotte Area Driving School to find out.  Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
I can't drive a stick-shift. Will Charlotte Area Driving School allow me to complete my behind-the-wheel training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Charlotte Area Driving School and ask them if you can do your behind-the-wheel training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before enrolling in their driver training course.
I live in a very remote area, where there are mountains and a lot of dirt roads. Do you know if Charlotte Area Driving School offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in city areas?
Since you live in a remote area, a local driving school such as Charlotte Area Driving School will tailor your behind-the-wheel training to handle the conditions in your area.  
I just turned 14 years old. Am I eligible to apply for my learner's permit in North Carolina?
Probably not.  The minimum age requirement for holding a learners permit in most states is 15 1/2.  You should contact the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driver training institute such as Charlotte Area Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in North Carolina. 
Do I have to complete a Charlotte North Carolina drivers education classroom course or online course before signing up to take one of Charlotte Area Driving School's behind-the-wheel training courses?
Each state has its own rules, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a behind-the-wheel training course plus either a drivers education classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course.  You may want to ask Charlotte Area Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
North Carolina law says that I must successfully complete a driver training course in order to get licensed to drive in Charlotte North Carolina. Is this something that Charlotte Area Driving School can help me with?
Yes, Charlotte Area Driving School offers the North Carolina-approved behind-the-wheel training course.  For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact Charlotte Area Driving School directly.
What are the requirements in Charlotte North Carolina for getting a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course.  Charlotte Area Driving School may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take.  Please contact Charlotte Area Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
What are the laws in North Carolina concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do.  North Carolina law states that new drivers successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license. 
Do I need to have my learner's permit before I sign up to take a driver training course like the one that Charlotte Area Driving School offers?
You will need to contact Charlotte Area Driving School or the North Carolina DMV to find out if you are allowed to register with a driving school like Charlotte Area Driving School before obtaining your North Carolina instruction permit.