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What is the driving age in Louisiana?
My Louisiana teen is very eager to get behind the wheel! When can I start teaching them to drive?
Jacqulyn Graber · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Your teen’s eagerness is quite typical—most young people are excited about the opportunity to get out on the open road! The driving age in
Louisiana
is 15 years old for a learner’s permit, after which you’ll need to complete the state’s Graduated Licensing program. If you’re 17 or older, you can apply for your license directly without obtaining a permit first.Before applying for your learner’s permit, you’ll have to obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit from the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). Then, you’ll need to complete a state-approved driver’s education course. For drivers aged 15-17, the course must include at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
Then, here’s what will happen:
- Once you’ve completed driver’s ed, you can apply for a learner’s permit—this includes written and vision examinations and has restrictions, such as driving with supervision
- At age 16, you’ll be eligible for an intermediate license—you’ll need at least 50 hours of driving experience (15 at night) and must pass a road test
- At age 17, you can upgrade to an unrestricted license
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