Adult Driver Education

6 Hours Behind-the-Wheel 

During the appointment, both the parent and the student must be present. Please note that Hickory collects a fee, which covers the cost of the permit, eye exam, written exam (if needed), and a set of red decals. To initiate the permit purchase, we require the following documentation:

• Your child's ORIGINAL birth certificate or VALID passport
  (as the MVC does not accept copies, we need to retain one of these documents for processing)
• Social Security Card or Number
• Certificate stating that the written test was passed (if completed)
• Parent's drivers license number

Hickory will take care of obtaining the permit on your behalf. It's important to note that parents are unable to purchase a permit for 16-year-olds; only driving schools can do so. However, a parent can purchase a permit for a 17-year-old. 

Once Hickory obtains the permit, an instructor will be assigned for the mandatory 6 hours of lessons. The instructor will contact you to coordinate a schedule for the lessons, which are divided into separate sessions.

• 16-Year-Old students must be sponsored by a driving school to purchase a permit.
• Make Appointment at Hickory Driving School Office.