Driver Ed in Cumberland County

Driver Education Registration - Cumberland County Schools

Driver and Traffic Safety Education

Driver and Traffic Safety Education teaches students how to operate motor vehicles safely, efficiently, and responsibly. The program includes two phases:

  • Phase 1: Classroom Instruction - 30 hours
  • Phase 2: Behind-the-Wheel Instruction - 6 hours

These phases work together to provide a complete learning experience.

Registration Process and Important Information

Registration is first-come, first-served.

  • Students must be between 14½ and 18 years old.
  • Actively enrolled in a public, private, charter, or licensed home school within Cumberland County
  • North Carolina law requires both phases for students under 18.
  • Students 18 or older are not required to take driver education. They can apply directly for a learner's permit or driver's license at any NC DMV office. 

Class Schedules and Times

Cumberland County Schools offers five sessions each school year: 

  • 2 sessions in the fall and spring
  • 1 session in the summer

View 2025-2026 Session Details

Virtual Courses - School List

  • Cumberland International
  • Cross Creek Early College
  • Cumberland Virtual Academy
  • Cumberland Polytechnic
  • Massey Hill Classical High School
  • Reid Ross Classical High School
  • Homeschool and Private Schools

Important Notes:

  • Registration is open only during the specified dates.
  • Class times may change. Instructors will email schedules, which are also posted on the Canvas homepage.
  • After passing the class with a 70 or higher, an instructor will contact families to schedule the behind-the-wheel portion.
  • It may take up to four months to schedule and complete driving sessions.
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