Raleigh News & Observer

NC DMV now lets adults take a private road test to earn their first license

People wait for services at the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles office on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh around noon on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Average wait times at driver license offices statewide were ...
Raleigh News & Observer

NC DMV: Teens can now take a private road test. Is it worth the extra cost?

Teens seeking a provisional license in North Carolina can now take the required road test from a private instructor rather than at a Division of Motor Vehicles office. The new option doesn’t mean ...
WRAL

NCDMV certifies private driver's ed schools for teen road tests, reducing wait times

North Carolina may soon offer teen drivers a new option for taking their road test. On Tuesday, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced that the office has begun certifying private ...
Charlotte Observer

Do you have to pass any tests to renew your driver’s license in NC? Here’s what to know

If you have to renew your North Carolina driver’s license soon, it might be a good idea to do some test prep. Driver licenses can be renewed online or at a self-service kiosk (there are a few across ...