The full text of G.S. 20-320 (Definitions), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 14: Driver Training School Licensing Law.
§ 20-320. Definitions.
As used in this Article:
(1) “Commercial driver training school” or “school” means a business enterprise conducted by an individual, association, partnership or corporation which educates or trains persons to operate or drive motor vehicles, administers road tests pursuant to G.S. 20-329, or which furnishes educational materials to prepare an applicant for an examination given by the State for a driver’s license or learner’s permit, and charges a consideration or tuition for such service or materials.
(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
(3) “Instructor” means any person who operates a commercial driver training school or who teaches, conducts classes, gives demonstrations, administers road tests, or supervises practical training of persons learning to operate or drive motor vehicles in connection with operation of a commercial driver training school. (1965, c. 873; 1979, c. 667, s. 39; 2021-185, s. 15(b).)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-320 as published by the North Carolina General Assembly (Chapter 20 PDF, retrieved November 10, 2026). Verify the current version on ncleg.gov ↗.
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