Commercial Driver Training School Road Test

Requirements Before Taking the North Carolina Road Test 

In NC, the driving test requirements will vary depending on your age.

• Must be at least 16 years old but younger than 18 years old.
• Held a Limited Learner’s Permit for 9 months or longer.
• Completed a driving log of 60 hours or more with 10 hours at night.  

How to Schedule Your Driving Test

• Click the tab at the top of the page that says Road Test. 
• Fill out the application.
• Choose a date & time that works best for you.
• Pay the $100 fee.  

The Day of the North Carolina Road Test

On the day of your appointment, be sure you bring:

• A physical copy of your Learner’s Permit (a picture will not work). 
• A parent/legal guardian to sign paperwork. 
• If you wear corrective lenses (glasses, contacts), you must be wearing them during the test.  

What’s Tested on the Driving Test in North Carolina?

You will be tested on your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in the state. Remember, your examiner wants you to pass! Luckily for you, you can practice what you need to know before taking the exam. 

The following maneuvers are tested on the road test in North Carolina:

Multipoint Turns 

Maintaining a Safe Speed 

Quick Stops 

Parking & Reversing 

Approaching Intersections

Stop Signs & Traffic Signals 

Stopping, Starting & Parking 

Turn Signals 

Using the Horn 

Use of Lanes 

Following Another Vehicle 

Passing & Being Passed 

Yielding the Right-of-Way to Pedestrians & Vehicles 

Three-Point Turnabouts.  

After the Exam

After completing the exam, your test administrator will let you know if you’ve passed or failed. If you’ve passed, congratulations! Your next step is to go to the NCDMV with the following:

• DL-3A-CDTS Form (in sealed envelope, received from our school).
• DL-4A Driving Log (required to be complete to move to Level 2)
• Fee for issuance is $25.50  

What Happens if You Fail the Road Test?

If you fail the Road Test, you may: Book another Road Test appointment with our school (student may request another appointment for retesting within 48 hours or 2 business days), go to the DMV for a Road Test, or go to another school for a Road Test. If you fail, don’t worry – most people pass on their second time. That’s It! That’s all there is to passing the road test in North Carolina! Remember to practice early and often to ensure you get the best score possible.

Requirements Before Taking the North Carolina Road Test 

In NC, the driving test requirements will vary depending on your age.

• Must be at 18 years old or older.
• Hold a VALID North Carolina Class C Adult Learner's Permit.

How to Schedule Your Driving Test

• Click the tab at the top of the page that says Road Test. 
• Fill out the application.
• Choose a date & time that works best for you.
• Pay the $100 fee.  

The Day of the North Carolina Road Test

On the day of your appointment, be sure you bring:

• A physical copy of your Learner’s Permit (a picture will not work). 
• If you wear corrective lenses (glasses, contacts), you must be wearing them during the test.  

What’s Tested on the Driving Test in North Carolina?

You will be tested on your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in the state. Remember, your examiner wants you to pass! Luckily for you, you can practice what you need to know before taking the exam. 

The following maneuvers are tested on the road test in North Carolina:

Multipoint Turns 

Maintaining a Safe Speed 

Quick Stops 

Parking & Reversing 

Approaching Intersections

Stop Signs & Traffic Signals 

Stopping, Starting & Parking 

Turn Signals 

Using the Horn 

Use of Lanes 

Following Another Vehicle 

Passing & Being Passed 

Yielding the Right-of-Way to Pedestrians & Vehicles 

Three-Point Turnabouts.  

After the Exam

After completing the exam, your test administrator will let you know if you’ve passed or failed. If you’ve passed, congratulations! Your next step is to go to the NCDMV with the following:

• DL-3A-CDTS Form (in sealed envelope, received from our school).
• Payment for your Class C Driver License.  

What Happens if You Fail the Road Test?

If you fail the Road Test, you may: Book another Road Test appointment with our school (you may request another appointment for retesting within 48 hours or 2 business days), go to the DMV for a Road Test, or go to another school for a Road Test. If you fail, don’t worry – most people pass on their second time. That’s It! That’s all there is to passing the road test in North Carolina! Remember to practice early and often to ensure you get the best score possible.