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No need to go to DMV to test or get Learners permit/Driver's License ID. Our in-house Privatized DMV (Southwest Auto Title) can provide all those services. We are the only company in Acadiana that can provide training, testing, and licensing. No need to go to another location. Southwest Safety Auto Title Agency, LLC, has the ability to upgrade the TIP to the learner's permit, driver's license, and/or real ID at our office.
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38-Hour Driver's Education Course
(15 - 17 Years of Age)
38-Hour Driver's Education Course for teenagers or 18-year-olds that are still enrolled in high school. This course is required the teenager to obtain a learner's permit or a license at 17 years of age.
Students will receive 30 hrs of classroom training and 8 hrs of behind-the-wheel training. He/she will also receive a defensive driving certificate (a $50) value. This certificate could possibly give a discount on auto insurance, depending on the insurance company. 30 hours of the class are set dates. The driving schedule is scheduled on a later date based on availability.
TIP Requirement!
Effective 09/04/2018, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles implemented the Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP). All students enrolled in driver education will be required to obtain the TIP prior to the administration of the knowledge test, operation of a motor vehicle during on-road driving skills instruction, or an on-road driving skills test. In addition, the student must have the TIP in their possession when operating a motor vehicle during the behind-the-wheel portion of instruction and during the administration of a road skills test.
All students are required to obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit from a State DMV. (Can not be obtained at any private DMV) This TIP ID is required to be on hand for the student to take the written State exam and for all Driving sessions. The student cannot drive with the instructor unless it is on hand. The TIP does not all students to drive with parents or other licensed drivers. Book an appointment with the state DMV (required documents)
apply Real ID.
TIP CARDS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR PERSONAL USE.
PERSONAL USE OR DRIVING WITH A TIP CARD MAY RESULT IN FINES, PENALTIES, FLAGS ON YOUR RECORD, OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE.
Driving Sessions
Each of our Instructors obtains thorough training to ensure they provide quality instruction.
The 8 hours are separated into four separate days in 2-hour sessions, with a well-formulated curriculum:
- 1st day: Basic vehicle operation and maintenance, right turns, left turns, pedal control, reversing, driveway turnarounds, U-turns, 3-point turns, etc.
- 2nd day: Rural driving, road scanning, watching signs, maintaining speed, lane changes, various types of intersections, review of the first day, etc.
- 3rd day: City defensive driving, following distance, reading signs, parallel parking, incline/decline parking, parking tower, review of the second day, etc.
- 4th day: Interstate driving, acceleration/deceleration lanes, overall defensive driving, review of day third day, final evaluation
Safety
Student Safety is our TOP priority.
Each driver's ed car is well above state safety standards and equipped with live GPS tracking, surveillance cameras, and (AED) Automatic External Defibrillators all to ensure the safety of the students. All instructors are background-checked prior to hiring.
Cost: $515 (includes a $50 value defensive driving certificate which can provide an insurance discount depending on the insurance company
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See availability & register or call 337.989.0120
- Choose a class date
- Create an account
- Pay a deposit to ensure students' seat in class
- You WILL receive a confirmation email for the class date and location you chose; If you do not, please call the office to ensure your registration went through.
A deposit of $150 is non-refundable but is transferable to another related class date.
Graduated License Program
All applicants age 15 and 16 must participate in the graduate licensing program and must start with a learner’s permit. The applicant is authorized to drive with a licensed parent, guardian, or adult at least 21 years of age, or a licensed sibling at least 18 years of age or older. The applicant must pass a vision and knowledge test.
14-Hour Drivers Education Course
(Adults Only)
14-Hour Drivers Education course 18 years old and above. This course is required for all Adults wanting to obtain a driver's license.
Students will receive 6 hrs of classroom training and 8 hrs of behind-the-wheel training. He/she will also receive a defensive driving certificate (a $50) value. This certificate could possibly give a discount on auto insurance, depending on the insurance company. 30 hours of the class are set dates. The driving schedule is scheduled on a later date based on availability.
!TIP Requirement!
Effective 09/04/2018, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles implemented the Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP). All students enrolled in driver education will be required to obtain the TIP prior to the administration of the knowledge test, operation of a motor vehicle during on-road driving skills instruction, or an on-road driving skills test. In addition, the student must have the TIP in their possession when operating a motor vehicle during the behind-the-wheel portion of instruction and during the administration of a road skills test.
All students are required to obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit from a State DMV. (Can not be obtained at any private DMV) This TIP ID is required to be on hand for the student to take the written State exam and for all Driving sessions. The student cannot drive with the instructor unless it is on hand. The TIP does not all students to drive with parents or other licensed drivers.
Book an appointment with the state DMV-request to apply for REAL ID (required documents)
Driving Sessions
Each of our Instructors goes through thorough training to ensure they provide quality instructions.
The 8 hours are separated into four 2-hour sessions, with a well-formulated curriculum:
- 1st day: basic vehicle operations, maintaining the vehicle, right turns, left turns, pedal control, reversing, turnaround, U-turns, 3-point turns, ex.
- 2nd day: Rural Driving, scanning road, watching signs, maintaining speed, lane changes, intersections, review of 1st day, ex.
- 3rd day: City Defensive Driving, following distance, reading signs, parallel parking, incline parking, parking tower, review of 2nd day, ex.
- 4th day: Interstate, review of day third day, evaluation
- Must pass State Written Exam and a Road Skills Test to obtain driver's license (the written exam can be taken at either location during operating hours, Road Skills must be scheduled via web site link)
State Manual Study Guide
Cost: $410 (includes a $50 value defensive driving certificate which can provide an insurance discount depending on the insurance company)
See availability & register or call 337.989.0120
- Choose a class date
- Create an account
- Pay a deposit to insure students' seat in class
A deposit of $150 is non-refundable but is transferable to another related class date.