Chapter 1: Your License

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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.

Getting Your Original License Test Requirements for an Original Driver License Types of Licenses, Permits and Certifications Restrictions (Health Requirements) Thinking of Dropping Out? Lose Control / Lose Your License Requirements New Residents

Non-Residents North Carolina’s New Driver License and Identification Card Renewal and Duplicate Licenses DMV Requires a Full Name Identification Cards Voter Registration Organ Donor Program Schedule of Fees

Chapter 2: Alcohol And The Law

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Everyone's driving is impaired at a blood/ alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent, but many people are affected at much lower levels. Research shows that the risk of being involved in a crash increases when the alcohol level is 0.05 percent, and at 0.08 percent the risk of causing a fatal crash is even greater.

Driving While Impaired

Alcohol and the Young Driver

Chapter 3: Your Driving Privilege

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Points Suspensions and Revocations

Driver License Restoration

Chapter 4: Your Driving

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Good driving skills should be developed and practiced at all times. You should also know your physical and mental limitations and not drive a vehicle when you are too tired or sleepy. When traveling long distances, plan ahead; know your route; and be alert to the driving conditions. Your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle may save your life as well as the lives of others.

Driver Safety Protecting Yourself and Your Passengers General Driving Basic Driving Skills and Rules Part 1 Basic Driving Skills and Rules Part 2 Defensive Driving

Hazardous Driving: Work Zones Hazardous Driving Emergencies Safe Driving Around Farm Equipment Crashes

Chapter 5: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

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Traffic signals, signs and markings are used for traffic control to provide a smooth, orderly flow of traffic. It is important to understand their meanings.

Traffic Signals Traffic Signs Pavement Markings

Traffic Officers Regulatory Signs Warning Signs

Chapter 6: Sharing The Road

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Our streets and highways are becoming more crowded every day. Therefore, it is necessary that you, as a driver or pedestrian, know and practice the rules of the road. You should always be aware of the traffic around you and be prepared for emergency situations.

Bicycles You as a Pedestrian Trucks and Other Vehicles

Motorcycles and Mopeds Fuel Economy Keeping the Road Litter-Free

Chapter 7: How DMV Serves You

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The Division of Motor Vehicles is responsible for promoting highway safety and serving the citizens of North Carolina through driver license, vehicle registration and vehicle inspection programs.

DMV Mobile Service Centers Driver Records Vehicle Registration

Property Tax Law Vehicle Inspection Sample Test