North Carolina requires an approved driver education course before a teen can test for a learner permit.

The suspension may remain for 12 months or until a Driving Eligibility Certificate is obtained.

The handbook states every occupant must have a safety belt properly fastened while the vehicle is in motion.

Drivers must yield and move to the right side of the road when safe.

DMV must revoke the license when notified that a person under 18 is no longer eligible for a Driving Eligibility Certificate.

A green light allows travel, but the driver must still make sure the intersection is clear and yield when required.

A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed carefully.

Generally, one passenger under 21 who is not a household member may ride with an unsupervised Level Two driver.

Drivers under 18 are generally not permitted to use a cellphone or related technology while driving, except for allowed emergency calls.

No one except the driver and the supervising driver may sit in the front seat.

A Level Two driver may drive directly to or from work or approved volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical service duties.

A teen must be at least 15 years old but less than 18 years old to apply for a Level One Limited Learner Permit.

After six months from Level One issuance, the teen may drive anytime while accompanied by a supervising driver.

A five-sided sign warns drivers of a school zone or school crossing.

The required driver education course includes at least 30 hours of classroom instruction.

A Level Two driver must be at least 16 years old but less than 18.

The teen must have no moving violation, seat belt, or cellphone infraction convictions within the preceding six months.

Heavy rain reduces traction and visibility, so drivers should slow down and increase following distance.

Provisional licensees may not drive after or while consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs.

A stop sign requires a complete stop before proceeding when safe.

Hydroplaning happens when tires ride on water and lose contact with the road surface.

The approved course must include six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

The log must show at least 60 hours of driving, including at least 10 nighttime hours.

A teen must hold the Level One permit for nine months before applying for a Limited Provisional License.

One additional under-21 non-household passenger may ride if that passenger is a student being driven directly to or from school.

Drivers must stop and remain stopped when required for a school bus loading or unloading children.

A conviction for this offense results in a one-year license revocation.

The completed driving log must be signed by the supervising driver and submitted to DMV.

A red arrow means the driver may not move in the direction shown until the signal changes.

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

A teen applicant must pass the written, traffic sign, and vision tests.

Drivers should pass bicyclists carefully and leave enough space.

During the first six months, Level One driving is allowed from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a supervising driver.

In a skid, the driver should avoid sudden braking and steer in the direction they want the vehicle to go.

Safe lane changes require checking mirrors, checking blind spots, signaling, and moving only when clear.

Level Three removes earlier limits on time of driving, supervision, and passenger limitations.

Provisional licensees may not manually enter text or read electronic mail or text messages while driving.

All passengers must be restrained by a seat belt or child safety seat.

Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and allow lane changes when safe.

A teen must hold Level Two for at least six months before applying for a Full Provisional License.

After a crash, the driver should stop, check for injuries, and follow required safety and reporting steps.

A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed from your direction.

North Carolina’s “Lose Control/Lose Your License” rule can affect driving eligibility after certain school disciplinary actions.

Large trucks have blind spots, require more room to turn, and take longer to stop.

Level Two allows unsupervised driving from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.

A driver being passed should not speed up and should allow the other driver to pass safely.