License Classifications
- 1/20To operate a personal car for daily use in North Carolina, the required license is
Class C is the most common license for operating personal passenger vehicles under 26,001 pounds in North Carolina. It covers most standard cars and Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)s.
If you drive a trailer over 10,001 Pounds (LBS) with a large truck the license requirement is
North Carolina requires a Class A license to operate combination vehicles with trailers over 10,001 Pounds (lbs), especially when the combined weight exceeds 26,001 Pounds (lbs).
If you operate a straight truck over 26,001 Pounds (LBS) with no trailer the required license class is
A Class B license is for single vehicles over 26,001 Pounds (lbs). It includes buses, box trucks, and large delivery vehicles with no heavy trailer.
If you drive a motorcycle on public roads in North Carolina the required license type is
North Carolina requires a motorcycle endorsement (Class M) to legally operate motorcycles. Riders must pass knowledge and road skills tests.
If you drive a school bus with more than 15 passengers the required license classification is
School bus drivers in North Carolina must have a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) plus Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
If you are under 21 with a vertical license card in North Carolina the significance of the license format is
North Carolina issues vertical format licenses to anyone under 21 to help identify age for alcohol laws and driving restrictions.
If you tow two trailers for a delivery company in North Carolina the required license class is
Towing double trailers requires a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a T endorsement, commonly used for long haul freight and logistics.
If you want to legally drive a moped at age 16 the requirement in North Carolina is
A moped only license is issued in North Carolina to drivers aged 16 or older who do not yet hold a full drivers license.
If you operate hazardous materials across state lines the required license endorsement is
Driving hazardous materials requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with an “X” endorsement, which includes hazmat and tank vehicle authorizations.
If you plan to drive a church bus for 20 passengers the required license type is
A Class B license with a Passenger endorsement (P) is required to drive buses carrying more than 15 people in North Carolina.
If you need a license for driving a fire truck in North Carolina the appropriate license class is
Emergency vehicles like fire trucks are generally exempt from Commercial Drivers License (CDL) g but may still require training or agency certification.
If you apply for a Limited Learner Permit at age 15 the eligibility requirement is
A 15 year old in North Carolina must provide a Driving Eligibility Certificate to show school enrollment and good academic standing.
If you want to ride a motorcycle but do not have a full license the required permit or endorsement is
North Carolina allows riders age 16 plus to apply for a motorcycle learner permit after passing the knowledge test.
If you hold a license with a red and yellow bar across the top the meaning of this license format is
A red and yellow bar is used to mark licenses issued to minors under 18 to easily identify driving restrictions.
If you hold a Limited Learner Permit for 9 months the next step in the licensing process is
After holding a Level 1 permit for 9 months with required hours, drivers may advance to a Level 2 provisional license.
If you only need to drive a pickup truck and small trailer the required license class is
A Regular Class C license covers passenger vehicles and light trailers as long as total weight is under 26,001 Pounds (lbs).
If you plan to transport fuel using a large tanker the required license and endorsement are
Transporting liquids in bulk requires a Tank Vehicle (N) or Combination (X) endorsement added to a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
If you are applying for a school activity bus driver job the required license and qualifications are
School activity bus drivers must hold passenger and school bus endorsements on top of a commercial license.
If you must wear corrective lenses while driving in North Carolina the license restriction code is
If you need glasses or contacts to meet vision standards, your license will carry a "Corrective Lenses Required" restriction.
If you drive commercial loads across state lines for a transport company the required license and endorsements are
Interstate Commercial Drivers License (CDL) drivers must maintain a valid medical certificate proving they meet health standards for commercial driving.