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Mike Gilchrist

Retired Colonel of the North Carolina Highway Patrol and brings decades of professional driving instruction experience.

Has trained both military and law enforcement personnel and has been certified by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission to teach law enforcement driver training since 1996.

Licensed by NCDMV to provide the six hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction for teen drivers and to administer Road Tests.

Serves on the board of the North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST). NCAST was created with one goal in mind: reduce the number of transportation-related crashes, injuries and fatalities in North Carolina.

Capital Driver Training (CDT)

Founded in 2016, Capital Driver Training provides the six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required for a North Carolina Learner’s Permit. Since opening, CDT has successfully trained more than 1,450 students. In addition to the required course, follow-up lessons are available for students who want extra practice or are looking to build their confidence.

919-418-5777 capitaldrivertrainingraleigh@gmail.com

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�Navigating the NCDMV

Limited Learner Permit (Level 1)

Limited Provisional License (Level 2)

Full Provisional License (Level 3)

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Limited Learner Permit (Level 1) - Requirements

Pass a NCDMV approved course of driver education:

14 ½ years old
30 hours classroom
6 hours on the road (behind the wheel)

NC Driving Eligibility Certificate
Pass a written test administered by NCDMV

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Limited Learner Permit (Level 1) - Restrictions

15 – 17 years old
Must be in possession of the permit
Supervising driver in front seat
First 6 months – only drive between 5 am to 9 pm
After first 6 months – drive at any time with a supervising driver
Everyone wears a seatbelt
Cannot use mobile phone or other technology

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Limited Provisional License (Level 2) - Requirements

16 – 17 years old
Limited Learner Permit for 9 months
No convictions for moving violation or seat belt/mobile phone infraction
Pass a road test administered by NCDMV
Submit a driving log:

Minimum of 60 hours
At least 10 nighttime hours
No more than 10 hours of driving per week
Signed by supervising driver

Provide proof of insurance

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Limited Provisional License (Level 2) - Restrictions

Drive WITHOUT supervision:

From 5 am to 9 pm
Driving to or from work
Driving to or from an activity if a member of: volunteer fire dept, volunteer rescue squad, volunteer EMS – School / Church activities are NOT included in this exception

Passenger restrictions:

ONE under the age of 21
Unlimited under the age of 21 IF all passengers are members of the driver’s immediate family or household + ONE passenger outside of the family that is under the age of 21

Everyone must wear a seatbelt
Cannot use mobile phone or other technology

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Full Provisional License (Level 3) - Requirements

6 months with Limited Provisional License (Level 2)
No convictions for moving violation or seat belt/mobile phone infraction
Session Law 2025-91—Effective September 2025

Can obtain remotely
12 hour driving log eliminated

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Full Provisional License (Level 3) - Restrictions

NO restrictions on:

Time of driving
Supervision during driving
Number of passengers

Everyone must wear a seatbelt
Cannot use mobile phone or other technology

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When driving you have one job: �get everyone there safely

ALWAYS:

Check every intersection like someone is about to run a red light – they might
Be familiar with the vehicle – set up navigation before you start driving
Use your head and eyes – don’t rely solely on cameras and sensors
Keep people informed about your whereabouts
It’s ok to miss your exit
Keep music down so you can hear emergency vehicles
Stay focused; avoid distractions and stay off your phone
Wear your seatbelt

NEVER:

It’s never ok to drive intoxicated – Call a friend, call for a ride, call your parents
Don’t text and drive – put your phone away – the text can wait
Don’t speed

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Thank you

Mike Gilchrist

Capital Driver Training

919-418-5777

capitaldrivertrainingraleigh@gmail.com