North Carolina road test checklist

Everything below comes from official North Carolina DMV pages and the driver handbook, checked on October 30, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.

Parallel parking
Not stated
If you fail
Retest after seven calendar days

What the examiner checks 11

What to bring 6

Vehicle requirements 2

Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.

Official sources

“Quick stops” www.ncdot.gov
“Three-point turnabout.” www.ncdot.gov, p. 10
“The required maneuvers are: quick stop, turnabout, backing, approach corner, right turns, left turns,” www.ncdot.gov
“Every driver license office serves walk-in customers from open to close.” www.ncdot.gov