Teen Driver Requirements (Under 18)

• Must be at least 14 years and 9 months old to enroll.

• Must obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP Card) before starting class.

• Required to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

• Parent/guardian consent is required.

• After completion, students may take the Louisiana OMV knowledge exam and then the Road Skills Test.

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Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program

Louisiana uses a Graduated Driver Licensing system to help young drivers gain experience safely:

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1. Learner’s Permit – Issued after completing driver education and passing the OMV knowledge exam. Teens must drive with a licensed adult in the car until they meet age and practice requirements.

2. Intermediate License – At age 16, after holding the learner’s permit for at least 180 days and completing required practice hours, teens may drive alone with some restrictions (such as nighttime limits and passenger restrictions).

3. Full License – At age 17, teens may apply for a full, unrestricted driver’s license if all requirements are met.

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* Parents must pick up teens on time after every class/lesson. If the teen is not picked up on time, the teen schedule may be changed.