Requirements: 

If you are at least 15 years of age and have completed an approved driver education course that meets North Carolina

requirements and can present a Driving Eligibility Certificate* (issued by the public school system), a high school

 diploma or its equivalent, you may apply for a Level One Limited Learner Permit to operate vehicles requiring a

Class C License. You must also present proof of residency and your social security card. If you are not

eligible for a Social Security card, you must provide documentation issued by the United States Government

indicating legal presence. You must pass written, signs and vision tests - it does not include a driving component!

* Driving Eligibility Certificate: This document  may be obtained in the Counseling Department from 

Mrs .Blair at the front desk. Your parents must be present to sign for its release.

Rules for Permit Use:

• All passengers must be restrained by seatbelt or child safety seat.
  
   
• No one except the driver and the supervising driver are allowed in the front seat.
  
   
• During the first six months, a Level One permit authorizes you to drive between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.

         while accompanied by your supervising driver.
 

• Six months from Level One issuance, you are eligible to drive anytime with your supervising driver.
  
   
• You are not permitted to use a mobile telephone or other additional technology associated with a mobile telephone while

          operating a motor vehicle on a public street or highway or public vehicular area.

{Exception} - You can use it to call the following regarding an emergency situation: an emergency response operator; a hospital,

physician's office or a health clinic; a public or privately owned ambulance company or service; a fire department; a law enforcement agency;

 your parent, legal guardian or spouse.