NHCS - Driver Education

Spring 2010 Driver’s Education Information Sign-up sheets and registration forms are available at the high schools. Classes will be closed when full. REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SESSION: January 4 - January 15 Please see the Site Coordinator at the school for further information. Students must have the following: Parent present at parental meeting Birth Certificate Social Security Card Glasses or Contacts, if needed
Goal: To create a low-risk driver with control of their emotions and behavior, making the highways safe for everyone.

Driver Education County Coordinator:
Lisa Morris	Central Office	254-4292

Site Coordinators:
Brian Stewart	Ashley High School/ Isaac Bear Early College High School www.nhcs.net/ashley	790-2360 ext. 116
Jeff Teller	Hoggard High School www.nhcs.net/hoggard	350-2072 ext. 255
Alan Sewell	Laney High School/ Wilmington Early College High School www.nhcs.net/laney	350-2089 ext. 0
Rick Holmes	New Hanover High School/ Mosley PLC/Pathways www.nhcs.net/nhhs	251-6100 ext. 250

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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