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Street Safe Program

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Driver's Education

 

Goal:  To create a low-risk driver with control of their emotions and behavior, making  the highways safe for everyone.

Driver's Education Coordinator:

Kiersten Wildeboer Central Office 254-4173

Site Coordinators:

Brian Stewart Ashley High School/ Isaac Bear Early College High School 790-2360 ext. 116
Jeff Holcomb Hoggard High School 350-2072 ext. 302
Alan Sewell Laney High School/ Wilmington Early College High School 350-2089 ext. 350
Rick Holmes New Hanover High School/Lakeside High School 251-6100 ext. 250

Registration:

Before School:  7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
  After School:  3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
  Registration forms are available at each of the high schools.
Required parent meetings are held at the beginning of each session to introduce parents to:
  • Rules and regulations
  • In-car instruction manual
  • Evaluation procedure of student's progress
  • Driver's Eligibility Certification (DEC) process
Following registration, the school will contact the parents or guardians with dates of the scheduled parent meetings.
Driver's Education Program includes 32 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of six hours behind the wheel.
Driver's Eligibility Certificate
As of August 1, 1998, North Carolina has new legislation that reflects a coordinated state-wide effort to motivate all students to complete high school.  Students must maintain adequate academic progress (successfully pass three out of four classes per semester) towards a high school diploma or its equivalent to receive this certificate.
Level I- Limited Learner's Permit
Requirements for Level I:  
  • Must be 15 years old or older
  • Successfully complete Driver's Education
  • Receive Driver's Eligibility Certificate (DEC)
Guidelines for Level I:
  • For at least 12 months, the Level I driver must be supervised by parent, guardian or other approved licensed driver who has been licensed at least five years.
  • For the first six months, the Level I driver may only drive from 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
  • For the second six months, the Level I driver may drive at any time with his/her supervisor.
Level II- Limited Provisional License
Requirements for Level II:
  • No violations during the last six months of Level I.
  • Driver's Eligibility Certificate
Guidelines for Level II:
  • Unsupervised driving is allowed between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. or when driving to or from work.
  • Supervised driving is allowed at any time.
Level III- Full Provisional License
Requirements for Level III:
  • No violations during the last six months of Level II.
  • Driver's Eligibility Certificate
Guidelines for Level III:
  • Unsupervised driving is allowed at any time.
  • Level III driver is subject to all other conditions of provisional license.
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