The State of Louisiana minimum age for Driver’s Education is 14 years and 9 months.

• Age requirement for Behind the Wheel (BTW) driving instruction – minimum of 15 years old
• Minor students must be in 8th grade or higher

• State issued TIP card
• Minor students shall complete 30 hours of classroom & 8 hours of driving instruction
• Adult students shall complete 6 hours of classroom & 8 hours of driving instruction
• Upon completion of student 14- or 38-hour course Roadwise Driving Academy shall provide one original & one additional Certificate of Successful Completion
• Parent/Guardian Orientation Attendance (for minor students)

• Teen Driving Course / $500 – 30 classroom hours + 8 BTW hours
• Adult Driving Course / $400 – 6 classroom hours + 8 BTW hours
• Deposit / $150 – Deposits are non-refundable.

Any student who has submitted a payment in full and wishes to cancel a reservation will receive the total amount less the required $150.00 deposit in the form of a check. Refunds will only be provided prior to the start of the first day of class. Once a student has attended the first day of class, a refund will no longer be granted. If a student does not attend on the first day of class, the student will not be given a refund but will be allowed to reschedule to a different class upon approval of Roadwise Driving Academy if there are vacancies; however, a $150.00 no-show fee will be applied.

If Roadwise Driving Academy is unable to complete a student’s course, then a parent/guardian or adult student may request a refund for the uncompleted portion of the course. This refund should be made available within 10 business days of the request. If a reasonable request for a refund is not granted, the student and/or the parent may apply against the school’s surety bond.

In the event of a school’s closure, either by voluntary measures or by action of the Louisiana Dept of Public Safety (DPS), a refund will be issued upon request. All refunds will be processed within 30 business days after the effective date of termination or request, whichever occurs first.

• Respect for Instructors and Peers
• Attendance and Participation
• Following Instructions
• No Disruptions
• Appropriate Language
• Cheating will result in immediate dismissal from the class with no refund
• If the student is a disruption to others’ learning, they will be removed from the course without a refund. There is a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that hinders the learning or safety of others.

Prohibited: Cell phones, wrist-watch communication devices or any type of wireless headphones are prohibited during periods of instruction. The devices must be powered off and removed from the student’s person and securely stored out of sight unless the entire class is on a break.

Consequences: Unauthorized use of an electronic device during testing may be considered cheating and subject to immediate dismissal from the course without refund. The instructor reserves the right to have all devices removed from the classroom prior to each lecture and students will be allowed access to such devices during each class break, lunch, and when the students are dismissed for the day.

Students are expected to attend all scheduled in-class and behind-the-wheel sessions. If any necessary absence occurs during the classroom portion of the course, the student must contact our office to arrange a makeup date and time in order to complete the classroom period of instruction.

• Students will receive two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Students are not allowed to leave the classroom building at any time during the course period.
• Students are required to bring their own lunch and/or snack. A refrigerator and microwave are provided. Students are allowed to have food delivered.

Grading policy indicating a passing score of 80% for the classroom & 70% for the 8 hours of Behind the Wheel driving instruction must be accomplished before a Driver’s Education Certificate of Completion is issued. In Louisiana, student performance in driving schools is evaluated through a combination of classroom knowledge tests, a behind-the-wheel skills test administered at the end of the course, and potentially a Road Skills Test for obtaining a license.

Classroom Knowledge – Students must pass a knowledge test with at least an 80% score after completing the 30-hour classroom portion of the course.

Skills Test -A BTW and Road Skills test is conducted during the last driving session to determine the student’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. Students need to achieve a minimum score of 70 points or higher to pass and obtain a Louisiana Driver’s License.

Alternative testing to be used for students with hearing, speech or learning impairments include:

• Extended Time
• Preferential Seating
• Frequent Breaks
• Alternative Testing Format

To file a grievance against Roadwise Driving Academy contact the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) at (225) 925-1795 or file a written complaint detailing the issue and mail it to the OMV.