Driver Education Program in Charlotte, NC

Faulkner’s Driving School offers a comprehensive driver education program designed to help new and experienced drivers gain confidence and master safe driving skills. No matter where you are in the Greater Charlotte area, including Concord, Huntersville, Gastonia, Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Mooresville, Harrisburg, Cornelius, Davidson, Belmont, Monroe, Fort Mill, and Rock Hill, our courses provide practical instruction and behind-the-wheel experience. Join us to become a safe driver and benefit from over 45 years of experience and thousands of satisfied graduates who trust Faulkner’s Driving School for professional, effective, and convenient driver education.

What to Expect at Faulkner’s Driving School

Requirements to Enroll in Driver Education

To enroll in our driver education program, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

  • Age Requirement: You must be at least 14.5 years old.
  • Education Requirement: You must be enrolled in school or homeschool.
  • Documentation: You must provide proof of age and identity.

Permit: Initial Steps if You Are Under 18

To obtain a permit if you are under 18, follow these steps:

  1. Pass an approved driver education course.
  2. Visit a DMV facility. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  3. Provide the required documents:
  4. Pass the knowledge and sign tests.
  5. Pass a vision test.

To Become a Safe Driver, You Must Have Knowledge of the Following Information

  • Vision and Critical Thinking: 90% of driving relies on these skills.
  • The Smith System of Driving - 5 Keys
  • The IPDE Process

Main Reasons Teens Have Accidents

  • Distracted driving
  • Drinking and driving
  • Speeding
  • Inexperience

Traffic Laws

  • Signs and signals
  • Lane markings

Understand How to Drive on the Following Roads

  • Two lanes
  • Four lanes
  • Six lanes
  • Eight lanes

Drive in the Following Areas

  • City driving
  • Interstate driving
  • Residential driving
  • Rural driving
  • Parking lot driving

The Six Major Skills

  • U-turn
  • Lane change
  • Protected or unprotected left turn
  • Roundabout
  • Right turn on red
  • Merging into traffic

Number of Intersections You Must Master

  • Minimum number of intersections: 32
  • Maximum number of intersections: 50

Insurance

  • Liability coverage
  • Collision coverage
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Medical payments
  • Gap insurance
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage