If you are age 15, 16, or 17, you will need to following documentation to attend class:

• State issued Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) to take DE only
• Legal custodial parent with drivers license or Identification Card

If you are over 18 years of age:

Birth certificate  

Social Security Card or

Passport/visa/green card

After completing classroom and returning for a road skill test you will need to provide these documents again

We understands that there may be conflicts that arise during the scheduled class times.  If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, we will allow you to make up a class.  You will need to contact us and let us know and we will work with you to reschedule.  

Once you have completed the 30 hour classroom portion of driver's education and pass the written driving test with a score of 80 or above, you are eligible to schedule behind the wheel driving sessions.  

Once you have completed all required driving sessions with our instructors, you will be given the required Certificate of Completion and any other required documents.  These documents will be given to you in a sealed envelope.  This envelope must remain sealed and may only be opened by the DMV.  

Students can begin taking the classroom portion of driver education at age 14 years and 9 months of age.

Click here to see descriptions of Louisiana's Graduated Driver's License Laws

Effective September 4, 2018 a Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) is required prior to first day of class.  This TIP is issued only by the State of Louisiana, Office of Motor Vehicles.

You must take student to OMV with the following documents:

Birth Certificate

Social Security Card

One custodial parent with Drivers License

The cost of the TIP is $32.25.  There is no additional cost to convert from the TIP to a Learner's Permit or a Full License.

This TIP is mandatory prior to first day of class!

In order to get a learners permit in the State of Louisiana, the 15,16,17 year olds will need our 38 hour course, 30 hours classroom and 8 hours behind the wheel training.  We have these classes year round. You can look under upcoming sessions to see all of the available dates. Temporary Instructional Permit required prior to first class.

Parent meeting information will be sent out via email giving the day at time of the meeting. The meeting will be held at our office located on 215 Railroad Ave, La 70346 or via zoom. Parents need to attend a parent meeting before their student attends class. The Parent Meeting covers all information in regards to the students drivers education process and all of Legacy Driving Academy's policies and procedures.

Both deposits and tuition are non-refundable.  The student can change class dates or driving times to meet their needs.  If Legacy Driving Academy is willing and able to drive a student, we will not issue a refund.  We understands that unpredictable circumstances arise. Therefore, we will gladly allow you to transfer your payment to any of our other class dates that better fit your needs.

Legacy Driving Academy accepts credit card, debit card, and cash payments only.  Balances must be paid in full 7 days prior to beginning a class. 

The Legacy Driving Academy team is always willing to serve your needs. Our office is available for visits by appointment only.

During our peak times, our instructors are busy teaching classes, driving with students or performing road skills tests.  

The best and most effective way to communicate with us is via email or text to 225-390-7950.  This will allow us to answer any questions when there is a break in driving or at night once all driving/classes are complete.  

We will answer you as quickly as possible and strive to do so by the end of the next business day.  If for some reason you have not received a response, please send a gentle reminder and we will get back to you ASAP.  PLease do not leave multiple messages as this will only delay the process.  

Safety is our main priorty.  All weather conditions will be closely monitored.  A session will not be cancelled unless there are dangerous weather threats, flooding or other conditions that would be considered dangerous driving conditions.  

Legacy Drivng Academy will always contact the student to let them know that the conditions are unsafe and that the session will need to be rescheduled.  Of course, if a student does not feel comfortable driving at any time, they may also request to reschedule.

Students must cancel behind-the-wheel sessions 48 hours in advance to allow other students the opportunity to schedule in your place.  A $50 fee will be assesed to any student who cancels after the required 48 hours or to any student who does not show up for a scheduled session.