Instructor at a teen driving school teaching a student.

Professional driver education designed to help teens become safe, confident drivers, with flexible scheduling and real-world training.

North Carolina Driving School
for Teens & Adults

DRIVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE

Safety-Focused Instruction

Flexible Scheduling

Patient Support

Real-World Driving Skills

Our Services

Driver Education Programs for Every Step

From permit prep to behind-the-wheel training, our driving school provides flexible learning options, including live virtual classroom instruction and in-person behind-the-wheel training.

Teen Drivers Education

Two teen permit package options: 30-hour classroom + 6 hours BTW or 30-hour live virtual Zoom class + 6 hours BTW. Both start at $475

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Permit Preparation

Prep classes, classroom-only or virtual-only options, and teen permit prep packages to help you feel confident for your DMV permit test.

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Behind-the-Wheel Training

One-on-one driving training packages from 3 to 12 hours, plus assessment options to build real-world skills and confidence.

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Additional Services

Fast pass BTW training and vehicle lease for the NC DMV road test.

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About Us

Katrina Dailey
Owner/Instructor

Katrina Dailey is a native of Halifax County and a Certified Drivers Education Instructor by the State of North Carolina DMV. With 10 years of experience as an over-the-road (OTR) truck driver , Katrina is also Lead CDL instructor at Halifax Community College in Halifax County. Other certifications include NSC- Defensive Driving Instructor and Certified Truckers Coach through Life Coaching Institute of Orange County. She trains teens, adults, anxious drivers, and provides road test prep.
Service and purpose are at the heart of what Katrina does. She is committed to encouraging students, supporting families, and strengthening our community through quality instruction and positive leadership. Through every lesson, Katina wants students to feel seen, supported, and capable.

Smiling instructor at a teen driving school

Diverse students giving thumbs up at teen driving school.

Eastern Carolina Driving Institute is licensed by NCDMV School Bus and Safety, bonded and insured. We service the following counties, Halifax, Northampton, Edgecombe, Nash, and Vance. Our core values are simple: help teens and adults build real-world skills and confidence, so they’re prepared for the road, not pressured by it. Combined experience of over 25 years all Instructors are certified by the state of North Carolina DMV.

Eastern Carolina Driving Institute was created to serve students who need clear instruction, real-world practice, and have instructors’ who truly cares. We teach with patience and respect, while maintaining high standards for safety and skill. We work with teens and adults, including anxious drivers, and we specialize in road test preparation. Our lessons are tailored to meet students where they are. Our goals are always the same: for students to leave knowing they may not know everything yet, but they have enough to begin their driving journey with confidence.

Service and purpose are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to encouraging students, supporting families, and strengthening our community through quality instruction and positive leadership. Through every lesson, we want students to feel seen, supported, and capable. Safe drivers. Strong futures—this is the work we’re proud to stand behind, where confidence meets the road.

Safe drivers. Strong Futures.
This is the work I’m proud to stand behind —
where confidence meets the road.
— Katrina Dailey

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Why Choose Us?

OUR SERVICE AREA

Serving Students Across North Carolina

Live virtual driver education statewide. Behind-the-wheel training in Eastern North Carolina.

LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Available in All 100 NC Counties

Students anywhere in North Carolina can complete the 30-hour classroom portion through live, instructor-led Zoom sessions. No travel required for the virtual classroom portion.

Halifax County

IN-PERSON & BEHIND-THE-WHEEL TRAINING

Local Training in Eastern North Carolina

Our behind-the-wheel instruction is based in Halifax County and serves designated areas of Eastern North Carolina.

Contact us to confirm behind-the-wheel training availability in your area.

Northampton County

Edgecombe County

Vance County

Nash County

WE SERVE STUDENTS ACROSS ALL 100 COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA

Our live virtual classroom options allow us to provide driver education to students throughout the state.

Testimonials

Hear From Our Students

"Best driver's ed instructor there is. If your child or student need driver's ed, please reach out to Katrina Dailey at Eastern Carolina Driving Institute. She's amazing, patient, and extremely knowledgeable"

Pearl Fernandez Harvey

Parent

"Thank you Katrina Dailey for teaching , being patient & helping him get to this point . We truly appreciate you.
Yall…. Don’t wait on the school, invest in your baby and enroll them in the next Driver’s Ed course with Eastern Carolina Driving Institute . I PROMISE you it’s worth it"

MarQuette Tiara

Parent

Real Reviews from Real Students.

"Thank you to Eastern Carolina Driving Institute for providing my daughter with a great driver’s education experience. Professionalism, patience, and dedication to teaching safe driving skills gave me peace of mind as a parent. I highly recommend their services!"

Garry Ashe

Proud Parent

"Congratulations to my baby on getting her driver's permit today. I would like to thankKatrina Dailey for allowing her to be a part of Eastern Carolina Driving institute Proud isan understatement. My baby is growing up"

Monique Harvey

Parent

"Summer's Driver’s Camp was a success at Littleton Academy! Our students hit the road to independence this summer gaining skills and confidence behind the wheel. A huge thank you to Katrina Daley and Eastern Carolina Driving Institute for guiding our students through the entire process. "