Driving School in Durham, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Above Average Driving School Inc

Driving School

Durham, NC

Above Average Driving School provides NC DMV-certified instruction, 30 classroom hours, 6 behind-the-wheel hours, and teen and adult road tests.

  • Teens completing North Carolina's 30-hour classroom and 6-hour behind-the-wheel requirements
  • Adults needing an $85 North Carolina road test
  • International drivers learning U.S. and North Carolina driving laws

Wearing Driving Academy

Driving School

Durham, NC

Wearing Driving Academy is North Carolina-licensed, offers teen and adult behind-the-wheel training, and conducts DMV-certified road tests.

  • Teenagers starting driver education
  • Adults learning to drive
  • Licensed drivers needing a refresher course

Flexible schedule to get drivers on the road fast

Johnson Driving Academy

Driving School

Durham, NC

Johnson Driving Academy provides North Carolina DMV-certified instruction in Durham, including 30 classroom hours and 6 behind-the-wheel hours for teen education.

  • North Carolina teens needing classroom and behind-the-wheel permit or license training
  • Adults seeking one-on-one driving instruction or DMV test preparation
  • Drivers with traffic citations seeking a 4- or 8-hour improvement clinic

iDrive Hand Over Hand Driving School

Driving School

Research Triangle Park, NC

iDrive Hand Over Hand Driving School combines NCDMV-required teen classroom training, six behind-the-wheel hours, and certified road testing at its RTP office.

  • North Carolina teens under 18 needing the required 30-hour classroom course and six hours of behind-the-wheel training
  • Students wanting classroom instruction through in-person or Zoom sessions
  • NC permit holders seeking road testing at an RTP office

Thomas Driving Academy, LLC

Driving School

Durham, NC

Thomas Driving Academy offers NC DMV-certified instruction in Durham, including virtual classes, teen education, adult lessons, and road tests.

  • Teenagers needing the North Carolina DMV-required driver education program
  • Adults seeking customized driver education or driving lessons
  • Nervous drivers and neurodivergent learners who benefit from individualized instruction

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FAQ

How much do driving lessons and road tests cost in Durham?

The listed prices vary by school: Above Average lists $85 per road-test attempt, iDrive lists $100 per hour for five or more adult lesson hours, and Thomas lists $200 for a two-hour lesson. Confirm current prices and package requirements before booking.

What training does a North Carolina teen need?

The teen programs listed here include 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. Some schools also include permit-process steps such as a final exam, vision screening, work-zone safety course, and completion certificate.

Can I take the classroom portion online?

Yes. iDrive offers the 30-hour classroom course in person or through Zoom, and Thomas offers virtual classes.

Do Durham driving schools offer same-day or walk-in road tests?

Availability varies. Thomas states that road tests are by appointment only, while Above Average says it is not suited to same-day or walk-in tests; iDrive advertises certified road testing seven days a week at its RTP office.

Can adults take driving lessons in Durham?

Yes. Wearing, Johnson, iDrive, and Thomas list adult behind-the-wheel instruction or lessons. iDrive requires adult students to have an NC learner's permit or driver's license.