Driver's Education In
Macon County, NCTest Date-September 21st at 9:00am in the FHS Cafeteria. You can enter from the back of the school on McCollum Dr.
Class options available
- 200 exemption test-A one time test that you must score 70 or above to pass. This test exempts you from taking the 30 hour class. If you fail, you must take the 30 hour class.
- 30 hour virtual class for anyone who doesn’t want to take the exemption test or if you fail the exemption test-Information on the class can be found under the 30 hour virtual class tab. REGISTRATION FOR THE 30 HOUR CLASS WILL OPEN ON OCTOBER 1ST.
Things you MUST bring on test day
-RIP form printed off and signed (If you cannot print one, copies of the RIP form are in the FHS library)
-Bring $65 cash
-School issued iPad (If you do not bring one, you will not be able to test)
-Homeschool students will be given a device to use for the test
-If you need reading accommodation’s, please email wncdriving51@gmail.com
NCDOT Requirements For
Students living in Macon County, NC
To be eligible to register for a class session, you must be 14 years and 6 months old by the first day of class.
NC requires students under the age of 18
- to be actively seeking a high school diploma and be a resident of NC
- to complete a 30-hour driver education class
- to complete 6 hours of in-car instruction with a certified licensed instructor
- Schools may charge up to $65 for drivers education.
If you are 18 years of age or older and want to schedule driving instruction please contact us directly by calling (828) 342-6051.
If you don’t see your Western North Carolina town in our list and want training call us at (828) 342-6051.