30 Hours in the Classroom and 6 Hours Behind-the-Wheel. This package meets NCDMV requirements to begin the Graduated Licensing Process. The State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles requires that anyone under the age of 18 who would like to obtain a driver’s license take Driver’s Education. It is a two part course which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a professional driving instructor. This specialized course can only be offered by DMV licensed driving schools or secondary schools that have a qualified curriculum and certified teachers. In North Carolina, students must be at least 14 years and 6 months old to take Driver’s Education.