Spring Break is coming, and it's a great time to get your child's Driver's Education class over and done with in anticipation of his/her obtaining their
driver's license, just in time for both of you to enjoy some freedom in 2026!
We have partnered with PEAKWAY DRIVING SCHOOL to offer a compressed Driver's Ed class over Spring Break.
Woods Charter School's 2026 Spring Break Class will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the following days:
Monday - Thursday
March 30th - April 2nd
With the final four hours of mandatory class time & testing being conducted online
that Friday, April 3rd
Driver's Ed will occur from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on each of the above days (6.5 hrs./day x 4 = 26 hours)
with the final four hours of class being online as established by the instructor.
Note: Due to State Requirements, students MUST attend ALL classes--students who miss classes
and therefore lack a full 30 hours of in-class instruction cannot be passed in this class.
This course is comprised of the above 30-hours classroom instruction, as well as six (6) hours of behind-the-wheel instruction by certified instructors, as required by the NCDMV. This will be scheduled by Peakway, based on the student's age (oldest to youngest).
Age Requirement: Students must be 14-1/2 years of age as of the first day of class (March 30th) to take Driver's Education
Other Requirements: North Carolina requires all students to have a DMV basic eye check. A certified Peakway representative will administer the basic eye checks.
Additional Information & Confirmation Form: You will find additional information and a course confirmation acknowledgement here.
Registration Cost: $540.00 for 30 hours of in-class instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction
Building Use & Site Supervisor Fee: $60.00/student
Important Note: This class must meet a minimum of 20 registered students to go forward.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS LIMITATION: Students cannot miss a single class for any reason, including illness, sporting events, out of town, etc. On-time daily attendance is necessary to pass the course. (The State's requirement of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction is non-negotiable and inflexible!)
Yay! I did it.
Additional Resource:
North Carolina Driver's Handbook
Before a student driver can apply for a NC driver's license, they'll need to prepare for the written test by studying the traffic rules and regulations in North Carolina.
All of this information is found in the North Carolina Driver's Handbook (REV 2020)—a comprehensive guide to driving in the state. Topics covered in the DMV handbook include:
- Defensive driving techniques.
- NC driver's license exams.
- Basic driving skills.
- Driving under hazardous conditions.
- Traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
- Vehicle registration and titling.
- Required vehicle inspections in North Carolina.
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