Welcome to our guide on getting a driver’s license in North Carolina— brought to you by Chapel Hill Public Library and the Refugee Community Partnership. We'll walk you through the entire process, from understanding license eligibility requirements to passing your driving test. Learn how to gather the necessary documents, schedule DMV appointments, and get tips on the vision, traffic sign, written knowledge, and on-the-road driving skills tests. Visit chapelhillpubliclibrary.org/driving for additional resources and our simplified driver’s handbook. This project was supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LST A) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-253645-OLS-23).
Simplified Driver's Handbook
The North Carolina Driver's Handbook has been updated with icons, images, and infographics to make it easier to understand. It's now available in Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, and Karen. You can read and download it online or check it out from our library.