Policies and Procedures 

Youth Driver’s Education: Class E Louisiana License 

ages 15 to 17 

We appreciate the opportunity to teach your child the knowledge and skills to become safe drivers. 

West Monroe Driving Academy is licensed by the State of Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. As required by the state WMDA is fully insured and bonded. 

 A 38- hour driver’s education course for students 15 -17 years of age is required to obtain a license to drive in the State of Louisiana. 

During the course students will learn the requirements to obtain a driver’s license, the responsibilities of safely operating a motor vehicle, and the laws and skills related to all aspects of safe, responsible, and incident free driving. 

The 38-hour course will consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours behind the wheel instruction. 

To attend class a student must obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit from the Office of Motor Vehicles. The TIP card is for driver’s education only and is for instruction with an instructor licensed by the OMV. 

WMDA conducts a parent meeting before class begins in accordance with LA Title 55. 

Documents needed: Student’s TIP card, Student’s Birth Certificate (no photocopy), Primary Parent/Guardian’s Louisiana License or ID and any Custody Documents. 

Students must have a TIP card each time they attend class. Any missed time will have to be made up. Students who miss more than 8 hours will be required to repeat the entire course. 

Students will take the OMV knowledge test on the last day of class and must score 80% to pass. 

Students that cause damage to any of the testing tablets or remove a tablet from the property will have to pay a $150.00 replacement fee before driving times are scheduled. 

Students may bring AUX plug-in headphones to have the test read to them. (NO WIRELESS HEADPHONES)   

Students are expected to arrive on time for class. They must have their TIP card and WMDA issued driver’s education guide. No electronic devices, weapons of any kind, alcohol, drugs, smoking, or vaping is allowed. Students may have their phones during break times. No Refunds will be issued for failure to attend the required hours; parents can move their student to the next available course. 

Students are expected to show respect for the instructors and other students. Classroom disruptions will not be tolerated. WMDA reserves the right to dismiss any student who disregards the rules of the classroom. A refund will not be issued. 

Once the student has completed the 30-hour course and passed the OMV knowledge test they will be assigned an instructor for the 8-hour behind the wheel instruction. If the student does not pass the knowledge test a time will be scheduled to re-take the test. 

Parents will receive a call from the office after the paperwork has been processed with the test score and the name and contact information for the student’s driving instructor. 

All fees must be paid before the student begins the driving instruction. 

8- hour Behind the Wheel Instruction 

The office does not schedule drive times. The assigned driving instructor will contact the student’s 

parent/guardian to schedule drive times. All scheduling changes must be made with the driving 

instructor. Not canceling drive times within 12 hours may result in an additional fee. The state allows 120 days (about 4 months) for driving times to be completed. No refund will be issued for students that fail to show up to scheduled lessons, students that have completed the 30 hours of classroom training, and/or have been given ample opportunity to complete the required 8 hours of driving within the 120 allowed days.  

All drive times begin and end at the WMDA office. Please be sure you arrive on time for your scheduled appointment. Students are not allowed to drive without their TIP card. Students attending public school are not allowed to drive when school is in session. Students must wear appropriate shoes. Sneakers are recommended. 

Any student that disrespects or refuses to follow lawful instructions from the driving instructor will be dismissed from West Monroe Driving Academy with a classroom completion certificate. No Refund will be issued. 

WMDA instructs students Monday-Saturday between the hours of 6am and 9pm. Students may drive up to 4 hours a day with 20-minute break every 2 hours. 

WMDA provides one on one instruction. Our vehicles are equipped with GPS and cameras that record inside and outside the car. All students must drive the full 8 hours regardless of their driving skills. They will be assessed on the final drive and must pass with a score of at least 70%. 

After the student has completed the 38-hour course and the paperwork has been processed, the office will call the parent to schedule a time to obtain the student’s Certificate of Completion. 

Students 15-16 are required to obtain a Learner’s Permit. The student must be 16 and have had their permit for 180 days (about 6 months) to be eligible for the Road Skills Test. Students 17 are eligible to take the Road Skills Test to receive their driver’s license. 

WMDA is a Third- Party Tester for the Office of Motor Vehicles. Once your child is eligible to obtain their driver’s license you may call the office to schedule an appointment (318-855-3949). 

It is the goal of West Monroe Driving Academy to train and equip students with the skill to be a responsible and safe driver. We take our responsibility seriously and do not shortcut the process. Our mission is to provide each student with the full service required by the State of Louisiana. 

West Monroe Driving Academy does not offer refunds for any reason. If you miss your scheduled class, we will apply the payment to another West Monroe Driving Academy course. 

Any grievances not resolved by the school may be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Motor Vehicles, Attention: Training and Certificate Unit, PO Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896-4886.