16-Year-Olds Who Need To Take Knowledge Exam:


  1. Submit Contact Form.
  2. Hickory Driving School Calls within 24 Hours.
  3. 16-Year-Old students must be sponsored by a driving school to purchase a permit.
  4. Make Appointment at Hickory Driving School Office.

    Information Needed:

    • Original Birth Certificate with Raised Seal or Valid Passport
    • Social Security Number
    • Parent’s Driver’s License
    • Corrective Lenses if needed
  5. Complete Eye Test
  6. Complete Written Driving Test
  7. Acquire Permit
  8. Hickory Driving School Agent assigns Driving Instructor
  9. Driving Instructor contacts student to set up driving lessons
  10. Validates learner’s permit if skills and time allow
  11. Parent requests Insurance Discount Certificate