Louisiana Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learning Permit 15 years Learner Permit holding Period6 months Minimum amount of supervised driving None Minimum Age for Driver License16 years, 6 months Road Test Yes Unsupervised driving rulesStudents under 17 may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless supervised by a guardian or licensed driver over 21 Passenger rules Learner's Permit holders may carry passengers so long as a licensed 21-year-old driver is seated in the front passenger seat OtherDriver education is a requirement for all applicants

How To Get Your

Louisiana License Step-by-Step:


Obtain driver education certificate


Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests


Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)


Take the Learner Permit Written Exam


Practice driving with your learner permit


Take the Driving Exam