How old do I have to be to enroll in a driver’s education class?

You must be at least 14 years and 9 months to enroll in a drivers education class.

How old do I have to be to take the road skills test to obtain my driver’s license?

You must be at least 16 years old and have held a learner’s permit for 180 days. If you are 17 years or older, you may take the road skills test upon successfully completing the behind the wheel training.

How long do I have to hold a Learner’s Permit before I can take the road skills test for a driver’s license?

If you are under 17, you must hold a learner’s permit for 180 days and be 16 years old before you can take the road skills test. If you are 17 or older, you do not need a learner’s permit to take a road skills test.

How long does it take to complete the behind the wheel training?

All behind the wheel training is completed within 120 days after completing the classroom training.

How is the behind the wheel training scheduled?

Upon receiving a passing score on the driver’s license test, you will be assigned a driving instructor. The driving instructor will contact the parent to schedule the 8 hours behind the wheel training.

How is the 8 hour behind the wheel training conducted?

You will drive for 2 hours for 4 days including 2 hours of night time driving.

Do I need a TIP card to enroll in driver’s education class?

Yes, you must have a TIP card.

What happens after I passed the driver’s license test?

Once you complete the classroom training and pass the written driver’s license test, you will receive a certificate of completion.

What if I took my driver’s education training at a different school and I only need to complete the 8 hours behind the wheel or the road skills test?

You must present your certificate of completion and TIP in order to take the 8 hours behind the wheel or the road skills test.

What do I have to score on the written driver’s education test?

You must score at least a 80.

What score do I need on the behind the wheels training test?

You must score at least a 70.

What score do I need on the road skills test?

You must score at least a 70.

What documents do I need to enroll in the class?

You must have a learner’s permit or TIP, birth certificate, Louisiana ID

For minors under 18, you must have a birth certificate, parent driver’s license/id, if applicable, custody documents or statement of different parent/minor last name.