Final answer:
In North Carolina, drivers 18 years or older must first get a regular Permit if learning to drive and thereafter, a regular Class C license upon meeting all requirements.
Step-by-step explanation:
NC drivers who are 18 years of age or older are required by law to have specific types of licenses. If an individual is first learning to drive, they must obtain a regular Permit. After successfully learning to drive and meeting all other requirements, they are eligible to receive a regular Class C license. There is no mention of a 'regular Class C restricted license' in the context of North Carolina law for adults who have passed their road tests. As such, adult drivers, who have passed the necessary tests, should have a regular Class C license.