Louisiana Teen Driver Education (Recommended, Supplemental)
Louisiana requires teens to complete a state-approved 38-hour driver education course — 30 hours of classroom instruction plus 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving — and obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) card before a learner's permit at 15. This recommended DriversEd.com online course is a supplemental study tool; it is NOT the state-approved program and does NOT satisfy Louisiana's required 38-hour driver education program. This course is a supplemental educational program and does NOT satisfy Louisiana's required state-approved driver-education program. It helps you build the essential driving skills, confidence, and safe driving habits you need to pass the OMV knowledge test and road test. With clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations, you'll stay engaged and retain the knowledge you need. You may also qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers.
Who Is This Course For?
Louisiana teens preparing for the learner's permit at 15 and the OMV road test who want a supplemental, recommended online driver education course. This course does NOT satisfy Louisiana's required 38-hour driver education program (30 classroom hours + 8 behind-the-wheel hours + TIP card).
Course Overview
Louisiana requires teens to complete a state-approved 38-hour driver education course — 30 hours of classroom instruction plus 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving — and obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) card before a learner's permit at 15. Permit holders must also log 50 hours of supervised driving — including 15 hours at night — and hold the permit for at least 6 months before the road test for an intermediate license at 16. This recommended DriversEd.com course is a supplemental study tool — it is NOT the state-approved program and does NOT satisfy Louisiana's required 38-hour driver education program.
This supplemental course helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the OMV knowledge test (40 questions, 80% to pass — 32 correct) and the road test. It features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations and is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not satisfy the state-required 30 classroom hours, the 8 behind-the-wheel hours, or the TIP card requirement Louisiana requires — you must complete a state-approved program for that.
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not a state-approved Louisiana driver education program.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens
Requirement
Recommended (does not satisfy LA requirement)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
Supplemental — not the state-required program
What You'll Complete
- Clear Language & Fresh Graphics
- Fun Videos & Interactive 3-D Animations
- Develop Safe Driving Habits
- Insurance Discount Eligible
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
How It Works
- 1Register online for the recommended Louisiana Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the online supplemental course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Enroll in a state-approved Louisiana 38-hour driver education program (30 classroom + 8 behind-the-wheel) and obtain your TIP card to satisfy the state requirement.
- 4Pass the OMV knowledge test (40 questions, 80% to pass) and vision test for your learner's permit at 15.
- 5Log 50 hours of supervised driving (15 at night) and hold your permit for 6 months before your intermediate license at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This course is a supplemental educational program and does NOT satisfy Louisiana's required state-approved driver-education program (38-hour course: 30 classroom + 8 behind-the-wheel + TIP card).
- Louisiana requires teens to complete a state-approved 38-hour program and hold a TIP card before the learner's permit; this supplemental course is not that program.
- Completing this course does not satisfy the 50-hour supervised-driving requirement or the 6-month permit holding period.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed and depends on your insurer — ask your insurance agent for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course satisfy Louisiana's required driver education program?
No. Louisiana requires teens to complete a state-approved 38-hour program (30 classroom hours plus 8 behind-the-wheel hours) and obtain a TIP card before the learner's permit. This recommended DriversEd.com course is supplemental and does NOT satisfy that requirement.
Is this Louisiana teen driver education course state-approved?
No. This is a recommended supplemental online course, not the state-approved Louisiana driver education program that teens must complete before a learner's permit.
What is a Louisiana TIP card?
The Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) card is issued after you complete the state-approved 38-hour driver education course. You must hold a TIP card before you can apply for a learner's permit at 15. This supplemental course does not issue a TIP card.
How old do I have to be to get a Louisiana learner's permit?
You can get a Louisiana learner's permit at 15 after completing the 38-hour driver education course and getting a TIP card. A parent or guardian must consent if you are under 18.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Louisiana Resources
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Register for the Louisiana Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
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