After completing the 30-hour classroom course at age 15 and obtaining a TIP, teens may begin the required 8 hours of behind‑the‑wheel instruction.

Louisiana law mandates holding a learner’s permit for at least 180 days before applying for an intermediate license.

Teens must accumulate at least 50 supervised driving hours, including 15 at night, before qualifying for an intermediate license.

Intermediate license holders cannot drive from 11 PM–5 AM without a licensed adult, and between 6 PM–5 AM can carry only one non‑family passenger unless accompanied by an adult. No cell phone use is allowed.

At age 17, after holding an intermediate license, with no at‑fault crashes, moving violations, or seat belt/curfew violations for 12 months, the teen can obtain a full Class E license.

In Louisiana, teens can start classroom driver education at age 14 years and 9 months, but must wait until age 15 before beginning behind‑the‑wheel training.

Louisiana requires a state‑approved 38‑hour driver education program—30 hours classroom and 8 hours behind‑the‑wheel—before a teen can qualify for a learner's permit.

A Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) from OMV is mandatory before starting any classroom, behind‑the‑wheel, or road skills testing. You must show it at all training stages and surrender it upon completion.

At OMV teens must present a certified birth certificate, Social Security card, TIP card or permit, school ID or attendance letter, and parent/guardian ID. Guardianship documents required if applicable.