Restricted Instruction Permit
ONLY School Bus and Traffic Safety EYE EXAMS CAN BE ACCEPTED
THESE CAN ONLY BE DONE AT THE LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW
OTHER DMV OFFICES WILL NOT PROVIDE THE EXAM
The School Bus and Traffic Safety Section of the DMV will be offering free eye exams for the restricted instruction permit. The dates and location are listed below.
No appointment is necessary. YOU MUST BRING THE RIP FORM WITH YOU
Print form: RIP FORM
Please note social distancing, facial coverings, and other precautions will be required. They can accommodate no more than two people in the building at a time; you will have to wait outside and six feet apart.
**NOTE The Tunnel Rd DMV itself is closed due to roof leaks, but the part of the facility used for eye exams is still okay. You may still arrive for eye exams as scheduled unless it spreads and the entire facility is closed. We will post any updates here.
Buncombe
Tunnel Rd DMV Office (600 Tunnel Rd. Asheville 28805)
Due to the re-opening of DMV office at this location, SHP has agreed to the use the conference room for the eye exams. In an attempt to cut down on crowding at the door to the new DMV eye exams will be routed to the front entrance of the Patrol station, where they’ll be picked up by one of us and escorted back to the conference room. **Look for the large ‘Highway Patrol Troop G’ sign with the arrow on it and come to the front of the building, near the flag pole.
Dates:
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5/10 1:00- 3:00
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5/17 1:00- 3:00
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5/24 8:00 - 12:00 & 1:00- 3:00
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6/7 1:00 - 4:00
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6/14 8:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00
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6/21 8:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00
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6/28 8:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00
Henderson
Henderson DMV (125 Baystone Dr., Hendersonville NC 28791)
PARK ONLY IN THE MAIN LOT (side and back parking for law enforcement only)
Enter the right side of the building from the main parking, the second door on the left. There is a sign on the door that says “Eye Exams”. Only 1 student is allowed out of the vehicle at a time and students must wear a mask.
Dates:
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5/20 8:00 - 11:30 & 12:30 - 3:00
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6/4 12:00 - 2:00
Rutherford
East Rutherford High School - 331 E High Rd, Bostic, NC 28018
4/28 3:00 - 4:00 PM at ERHS
MADISON
Madison High School - 5740 U.S. Hwy. 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753
TBA
Mitchell
Mitchell High School - 416 Ledger School Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
5/6 MHS During lunch
YANCEY
Mountain Heritage HS - 333 Mountain Heritage High School Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
TBA
*NOTE -
Any questions regarding final grades or form should be directed to your class instructor.
You will not receive confirmation of RIP receipt until grades are in and you have been assigned an instructor.
The RIP form is how the students are added to the list to complete the driving portion after the class.
Fill out the top portion of the form and take it with you to the DMV. They will complete the eye exam portion. Driving instructors will contact you at the number you list on the form. List a number that will be answered
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Once you have the eye exam completed, you must send the form to the main office (Mountain Professionals Driving School PO Box 212 Bakersville NC 28705).
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You will not be added to the list for driving without turning in the form.. DO NOT take form to high school or driver, it must be mailed in for grade verification.
Once the course is over and instructor receives the RIP it typically takes 30 - 90 days before students are called to schedule the driving portion. This may take longer for younger students, as there are many taking drivers ed that are already 16/17.
Your driving instructor will call you to schedule you for driving when it is your turn. Contact information for instructors is not given out, if you have any questions regarding the driving portion, you may email
NC DMV regulations state that each student must drive 6 hours with an instructor and no more than two hours per student per day. There must also be 2 or more students in the car, so completion of the driving portion takes at least 12 hours.
Covid precautions can be found here: mtnpro.com
The instructor will provide you with a participation form or you may download the form here:
CONSENT FORM
Below are some useful links explaining the process:
mtnpro.com/faq
https://www.mtnpro.com/studentsparents
https://www.mtnpro.com/licenseprocess
https://www.mtnpro.com/permit