Im 17 and i live in NC. I wanna get my license but i dont have my permit yet. Can someone please help me??

Dude, at this point, the best option IS to wait a whole year. You would have to wait a year PLUS drivers ed if you didn't wait. Wait until you our 18, and take the test.

You cannot get a driver licence without a permit. Why do people who answer these questions not understand a new driver is illegal behind the wheel without the permit, so can't even take a driver test? Why do people who answer these questions not realize being 18, or any other age, doesn't automatically mean you can walk in and immediately get a licence? You ask a valid question, I have tried to give you some correct information. From the NY driver manual: -"When you pass the vision and written tests and pay your fees, your learner permit will be issued and you may begin learning to drive. Every time you practice driving, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old who has a license valid for the type of vehicle you are driving." -"Before you take the road test for the driver licence, it is very important that you have had at least 30 hours of driving practice, with at least 10 hours in moderately heavy traffic." -"Before you can make a road test appointment, you must first complete an approved pre-licensing safe driving course. This requirement is automatically fulfilled as part of every high school or college driver education course. All other drivers must complete this requirement by taking a special five-hour course available at most professional driving schools."