Louisiana teen permit rules
Minimum permit age
15 for a learner’s permit.
Requirements under 18
A custodial parent or legal guardian must sign, show custody or guardianship documentation, and present identification along with the minor. Obtain a TIP before knowledge testing and finish the required tests before the learner permit can be issued.
Driver’s education
The graduated learner-permit route requires 30 classroom hours and eight hours of driving instruction. Obtain a TIP before the knowledge exam or on-road instruction. OMV exempts National Guard Youth Challenge enrollees and students enrolled in driver education, driver training or pre-licensing courses before September 4, 2018.
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Handbook and related study
Class D & E Driver's Guide · Revision R08/25 (August 2025).
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