How to Get Started with NOLA Driving Institute

Step 1: Register for Class

Sign up for a Driver’s Education Course at NOLA Driving Institute.
Cost: $600 (includes classroom instruction and driving hours)

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Step 2: Get a Temporary Instruction Permit

Visit the DMV to obtain a Temporary Instruction Permit.

Note: A parent or guardian must accompany any minor.
🔺 You MUST have this permit to attend class.

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Step 3: Attend Class

Complete the 30-hour classroom instruction over 4 days.
At the end of the course, you will take the knowledge test.

Step 4: Complete Driving Hours

You will complete 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training, split into two 4-hour sessions.

Step 5: Receive Documentation

After completing the course, we will provide you with the necessary documents to obtain your Learner’s Permit.

Step 6: Schedule a Road Skills Test (Optional)

If you're ready to move on to a full license, schedule your Road Skills Test at:
👉 noladrivinginstitute.com/roadskills

Step 7: Get Your Driver’s License

Once you pass the Road Skills Test, you can walk down the hall to ABC Title and get your official Driver’s License issued.

Requirements & Important Notes

• Age 16: Must have held a Learner’s Permit for at least 180 days before testing for a license.

• Age 17: May upgrade directly from a Temporary Instruction Permit to a license.

• Minors (17 and under): Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the DMV.