Take your behind-the-wheel and driver ed course with Southeastern Driver Training Center.

The state of North Carolina fully licenses SDTC to teach students everything they need to know to become a safe and successful driver. 

  • In-Person Complete Teen Driver Education Package

    • 30 hours of in-person classroom instruction
    • Six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction

    Please Note: 18 and over need to contact the office.

  • Online Complete Teen Driver Education Package

    • 30 hours of online classroom instruction
    • Six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction

    Please Note: 18 and over need to contact the office.

  • Private Classroom Instruction DMV Content Knowledge Exam Prep

    Get prepared for the DMV Exam with this private classroom instruction. 

  • DMV Road Test Evaluation

    In partnership with the North Carolina DMV, Southeastern Driver Training Center now conducts official road tests for customers all ages. Review the requirements, book online, and be on time.

    Road Test Schedule

    • Time slots: Every 30 minutes.
    • Slots fill up fast! If you do not see available time slots, please call the office at 910-899-9101.
    • Testing site: 5022-D Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403

    If you are 10 minutes late, you will need to reschedule.

    Eligibility Teens

    • Drivers must be at least 16 and under 18.
    • Those who have no restrictions (indicated by a '0' in the restrictions field) or corrective lenses (indicated by a '1' in the restrictions field) on their Level 1 permit.
    • Must hold a Learner's Permit for at least 9 months.
    • Parent/Guardian consent is required at the time of testing. They must come with you to the road test.

    Eligibility Adults

    • Over-18 driver will need to have a Class A, B, or C non-commercial NC permit in their possession to road tests with our company.  
    • You will test in Class C vehicles with a certified DMV evaluator for eventual issuance of a Class C non-commercial license
    • Those who have no restrictions (indicated by a '0' in the restrictions field) or corrective lenses (indicated by a '1' in the restrictions field) on their NC permit.

    Fees & Payment

    • Payment methods accepted: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Check
    • When to pay: Fees are due before the Road Test.
    • Important: Passing is not guaranteed.

    If you do not pass, you must wait 48 hours before you can register for another road test.

  • 2-Hour Teen Behind-the-Wheel Instruction: Driving ONLY

    If you are a new student, please contact our office at 910-899-9101 before registering.

    • Two hour session of behind-the-wheel instruction

    $180

  • 6-Hour Teen Behind-the-Wheel Instruction: Driving ONLY

    If you are a new student, please contact our office at 910-899-9101 prior to registration.

    • Six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction

    $525

30-Hour In-Person Driver Ed Course

Wilmington

Oct 26 - Nov 6
4:30 pm
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In-Person Oct 26-Nov 6@4:30-7:30pm
Dec 21 - 29
8:00 am
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In-Person Dec 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29@8-2pm
Feb 22 - 26
8:00 am
Available
In-person Class Feb 22-26 @8:00 am-2:00 pm
Mar 29 - Apr 2
8:00 am
Available
Spring Break in-person Class March 29-April 2@8:00 am-2:00 pm

Coastal Christian High School

Jan 4 - 15
8:30 am
Available
Coastal Christian Students ONLY In-person Class

30-Hour Online Driver Ed Course

Wilmington

Oct 26 - Nov 6
4:30 pm
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Synchronous class with the in-person class on Oct 26-Nov 6@4:30-7:30pm
Dec 19 - 31
8:00 am
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Virtual Asynchronous Class December 19, 20, 29, 30, and 31@8 am-2 pm
Dec 21 - 29
8:00 am
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Synchronous class with the in-person class on Dec 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29@8am-2pm