Is it necessary to get a learner's permit before you get a driver's license?

It's a bit late in the day to start doing normal things.

In my state (North Carolina), adults (18+) can get a license by passing the written and driving tests. Permits are only required if you are underage. If you google "requirements to get a drivers license in" your state, you will probably find the answer on the first link.

The downside to that is that you cannot practice driving on a public road without a permit. So if you can practice driving on private land you are good, but I would think most people are not in that situation. Not sure how you could pass an actual driving test if you have not practiced driving.

That's true, do you believe you are a normal adult and don't need instructions or training to learn to drive? Or Are you really just a troller who asks questions that don't need to be answered? I'm beginning to wonder if you are just another bored 55 year old bored person who posts here to demand attention. I hope I'm incorrect, because that would really piss me off if you are just posting nonsense to get cheap attention. (Attention: I raised boys and supervised Military personnel......it's hard to completely snow me)

I think he's just a person who has lived a really sheltered life and has no concept of how to go about doing things that most people just take for granted.

This is not an issue of what’s normal. However, practicality may come into play. It’s advisable to have access to an instructor of some sort and availability of a car. Without having a car occasionally, whatever lessons you may get will be wasted. Money $$$ for insurance is essential too. Owning your own car, however old, costs a lot of cash for initial purchase and regular maixtenance as well as title, plates and fees.

Depending on your states requirements, an adult might not need a learners permit. You should’ve already checked that info out online.

After taking the DMV written drivers exam and passed that exam, you need to take the driving road test. Somehow, you’ll need to borrow a car and come up with cash for the DMV /Registry.

All of this comes across like a pipe dream.