Veteran Owned Business with over 50 years of instructional experience
"Your one stop source for all things Driver's education"
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Caldwell County Upcoming Classes
2025-2026
Sign Ups NOW OPEN!
Please submit the form ONCE! Students may register for the first available class at their school, once submissions have reached capacity for a class the next upcoming class will be open for online registration within a few days!
When will your Caldwell County student take the 6 hours behind the wheel portion? Typically, 60-90 days after their final day of the classroom portion of driver's education.
This varies depending on class size and ages of the students. Please make sure you provide the correct phone number.
Driving schedules are set by the individual driving instructor. Please be patient once completing the written portion of the course, as a maximum of three students can be driven per session.
FK Chestnut Driving Academy, LLC
3305 16th Avenue Suite 201
Conover NC 28613
If Caldwell County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, driver's education classes and driving lessons will also be canceled on that date. Thank you.
When contacting us by email, please provide a reliable contact phone number.
18 + ROAD TEST
Now Offering Adult Road Tests (Ages 18+)
FK Chestnut Driving Academy is proud to announce an important expansion of our services.
Beginning March 16, 2026, licensed commercial driver training schools in North Carolina are authorized to administer the official road test for adults 18 years of age and older seeking a non-commercial Class C driver license.
What This Means for You
Adults who:
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Are 18 years of age or older
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Hold a valid North Carolina Class C Learner’s Permit
…may now complete their official road test directly with FK Chestnut Driving Academy using the approved state road test routes.
What’s Different for Adult Applicants?
The road test process itself remains the same and includes:
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Vehicle inspection
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On-road driving evaluation
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Scoring and rating documentation
However, unlike applicants under 18:
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No authorizing adult or supervising driver signature is required as part of the paperwork.
Important Information
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A passing road test score remains valid for 180 calendar days.
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Applicants must visit a North Carolina Driver License Office within that 180-day window to be issued their license.
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If a 17-year-old passes a road test and turns 18 before going to the License Office, the passing score remains valid (within the 180-day period), though a new application will be required at the License Office.
We are excited to provide expanded testing opportunities to better serve our community and help more drivers safely and efficiently obtain their North Carolina driver license.
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CLICK TO REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING ROAD TEST
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TEST DATE: MARCH 18TH, 2026