Monroe Louisiana Teen Driving Guide

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency, and school verification form. A guardian must also be present to sign the documents and provide two proofs of residency.

WHY: This test covers knowledge of Louisiana traffic laws, safe driving practices and highway signs. Your teen must also pass a vision exam.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles location. Check if appointments are needed.

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Practice Driving On Louisiana Roads with a Parent

WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, and must be competed before taking the driver's license exam.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Louisiana learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.

DURATION: Louisiana law requires 50 hours of supervised driving time with 15 of these hours being at night.

WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the area you live in Louisiana to build familiarity with local traffic.

MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:

DRVN

This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.

Practice Driving with an Instructor In Louisiana

WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Louisiana learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a licensed Louisiana Driving instructor.

DURATION: Louisiana law requires 8 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS IN THE MONROE, LOUISIANA AREA:

NELA Driving Academy

5000 Forsythe Bypass Suite 104, Monroe, LA 71201

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West Monroe Driving Academy LLC

406 N. 6th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291

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Bastrop Driving School

St. Frederick High School 3300 Westminister Ave., Monroe, LA 71202

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Purpose Driven Driving Academy

210 Kingsfield Loop, Sterlington, LA 71280

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Union Driving Academy, LLC

137 Lochlomond Road, Sterlington, LA 71280

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Bastrop Driving School

358 Holt Street, Bastrop, LA 71220

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Union Driving Academy, LLC

757 N Washington Street, Bastrop, LA 71220

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Road Rascals Driving Academy, LLC

103 North Alvin St, Columbia, LA 71418

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Union Driving Academy, LLC

300 Anthony Street, Room 10, Farmerville, LA 71241

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Union Station 318

202 East Street Suite C, Farmerville, LA 71241

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Take the Louisiana Driver's License Exam

WHEN: After your teen has turned 16, completed their driver education course, and met the required supervised driving time, schedule the drivers license test.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring proof of identity, social security card, proof of residency (two documents), certificate of completion for driver's education, proof of car insuranace and payment for the fees. A guardian must be present to sign documents.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles location. Make sure to schedule the exam in advance.

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Purchase Car Insurance Coverage In Louisiana For Your Teen

WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer discounts if you provide a copy of their grade card.

WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

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Monroe Louisiana Teen Driving Guide

What parents and teenagers need to know about the learn-to-drive process in Monroe, LA

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