Louisiana · Permit testWhich drivers ed classes do you need in Louisiana?
| Your age | Class | Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 hours | 8 hours |
| 18 or older | 6 hours | 8 hours |
At 18 or older you can take the full 38-hour course instead. You can’t drive more than 4 hours of the behind-the-wheel part in one day. The classroom part can start up to 90 days before your 15th birthday if you’re at least in eighth grade, and you need your TIP before the first drive. H-2A farm workers with a valid foreign license don’t need driver ed, but still take both tests. The OMV’s DouxWe tool asks a few questions and tells you whether you need the course.
Can you take drivers ed online?
Partly, and only at 18 or older. A licensed school may teach some or all of the 6 classroom hours of the pre-licensing course online if the state approved its method. None of the 30 classroom hours for drivers under 18 can be taught online, and the 8 hours behind the wheel are always in a car with an instructor.
Choosing a school
The OMV lists every licensed school by town, and a separate list of schools that teach in Spanish, French, German, Arabic or Vietnamese. It suggests visiting the school, asking how the 8 driving hours are spent and talking to former students. Don’t sign the Certificate of Completion before the course is finished, and don’t let your teen initial the driving log on the TIP in advance. Complaints go to the OMV’s Training and Certification Unit at ladrivingschools@dps.la.gov.
Drivers ed classes in Lafayette
The OMV’s list shows these licensed schools in Lafayette:
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| A Freeman Driving School | 220 Portland Ave., at Lafayette Christian Academy, 70507 |
| Consolidated Safety of Acadiana | 148 Banks Ave., 70508 |
| Drive Right | 315 Rue Du Belier, at Acadiana High School, 70506 |
| Driving Force Academy | 522 W. Pinhook Rd., 70503 |
| Excellent Drivers Academy | 106 Oil Center Dr., Ste. 113, 70503, and 139 Teurlings Dr., at Teurlings Catholic High School, 70501 |
| Southwest Safety Training | 5413 Johnson St., 70503, and 705 Bonin Rd., 70508 |
Southwest Safety Training lists classes in Spanish and French. Consolidated Safety of Acadiana teaches the 14-hour course in Spanish. Drive Right and Southwest Safety Training also have Youngsville locations.
Drivers ed classes in Shreveport
The OMV’s list shows these licensed schools in Shreveport:
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Bass Driving School | 7505 Pines Rd., Ste. 1290, 71129 |
| Bee Safe Driving School | 8575 Fern Ave., Ste. 110, 71105 |
| Caddeaux Driving Academy | 5504 Northwood South Rd., Ste. A, 71107 |
| Express Driving Academy | 5935 North Market St., 71107 |
| iTeach Safe Driving | 8939 Jewella Ave., Ste. 112, 71118 |
| Mark’s Driving Academy | 2620 East Centenary Blvd., Ste. 143, 71104 |
| Metroplex Driving Academy | 9155 Linwood Ave., 71106 |
| Milestone Driving School | 8101 Kingston Rd., Ste. 101 J, 71108 |
| Safety 1st Driving Academy | 2920 Knight St., Ste. 109, 71105 |
| Sharon’s Defensive Driving School | 458 E. 70th St. and 469 E. 70th St., 71106 |
The list has four more schools in Bossier City. Phone numbers for every school are on the OMV’s list.
Sources: Louisiana OMV · Louisiana Legislature and 4 more. Checked October 2026.
- Louisiana OMV: Student and parent information ↗
- Louisiana OMV: Driver education courses by city ↗
- Louisiana OMV: Driving schools that teach in other languages ↗
- Louisiana OMV: Choosing a driving school ↗
- Louisiana OMV: Policy 6.01, driver education requirements (PDF) ↗
- Louisiana Legislature: R.S. 32:402.1, driver education ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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