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Note: Northwest Driving Academy's policies and procedures are subject to change at the discretion of Northwest Driving Academy without prior notice.
1. Is NW Driving Academy a State of Louisiana approved Commercial Driving School?
Northwest Driving Academy and all of our Instructors are Approved and Certified by the State of Louisiana. We have a very high rating among our students and work diligently to offer our excellent training at a reasonable and competitive price!
2. Do you offer a Military Discount?
Yes we offer $25 off to Driver's License students who are actively serving in the Military and/or their minor children. Thank you for Your Service! Active Duty Military ID Required.
3. Do you offer a Siblings Discount?
Yes we offer $25 off (each) to Teen Permit students who are siblings and enrolled in the same class (based on at least one shared parent listed on Birth Certificate or permanent custody paperwork). Call for more info.
4. This is all new to me. What is the Graduated License Program (GLP)?
There are 3 Levels of the program. Click for information and/or restrictions related to each level--> Getting Your License
5. What is a TIP Card?
The TIP, Temporary Instruction Permit, as of Sept. 4, 2018 is required by the law for participation in a Drivers Ed course in Louisiana. This requirement applies to Adult and Teen students alike. The student must have the card with him/her to take the OMV written test (administered by NW Driving Academy), as well as when participating in the Behind-the-Wheel training, and during the Road Test (unless the student has a Driver's Permit).
More info about the Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) Card.
6. How old does my teen have to be to take the Teen Permit Class?
Students attending the classroom portion must be at least 14 years and 9 months and no older than 17 years old on the first classroom day.
Students must be 15 to participate in the Behind-the-wheel portion of Driver's Education.
7. Is NW Driving Academy's class for true "Beginners"?
We SPECIALIZE in Training Beginner to medially trained students; We are SKILLED in training EVERYONE!
8. How many hours is the Driver's Education course? How often does NW Driving Academy have classes?
Teen permit course is 30 hours classroom, and 8 hours Behind-the-wheel.
Adult class is 6 hours classroom, and 8 hours Behind-the-wheel.
We have Teen Permit classes during most local public school breaks, and throughout the summer. We do not offer classroom portions or BTW training for public school students during hours while school is in session.
9. What if my Teen misses a day of the classroom portion?
Louisiana requires that all Teen Permit class students attend the 30-hour classroom portion. All information in the course is extremely important and beneficial to your student's learning experience and safety. Missed days must be made up. Fee is $50 per make up day. Makeup seating is limited and attendance is based on availability. Optionally students may purchase a regular seat in a future class (as available) at full Classroom portion rate.
If the student cancels the full class, a reschedule fee of $100 will be charged (must be paid prior to enrollment in a future class).
See our Cancellation and Refund Policy HERE.
10. How much is the course?
Teen Permit Course
Adult Driver's License Course
How do I pay the Course Fee? Can I pay online?
Once your teen's Pre-Enrollment form has been received, monitor your email for a PayPal invoice to pay, minimally the down payment portion, up to the full course fee. You DO NOT have to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice. Click "Pay Now" to select method of payment.
11. Can I pay a "down payment" and pay the rest later or via a Payment Plan?
Adult Classes: At least $155 is due within 24-hours of Pre-Registration. The CASH balance is due day of the classroom portion (before class begins).
Teen Permit Classes: At lease $225 Down Payment is due within 24-hours after Pre-Registration. Balance is due the MONDAY before the first day of the classroom portion. If the class starts on Tuesday, due to a Monday holiday, the balance is due the Monday PRIOR to the week of the class.
12. What is meant by "Behind-the-Wheel" portion?
Louisiana law requires that each first-time drivers license applicant completes a Driving Course which must include 8 hours behind-the-wheel (driving). The BTW part is "hands-on" training with one of our State Certified Driving Instructors typically consisting of (4) 2-hour Drive Sessions.
13. Will there be other students in the vehicle with me (my child) during the Behind-the-Wheel training?
Our Lessons are 1:1 private Lessons unless the Adult student or Parent of a minor student requests otherwise. NWDA's course fee includes the Classroom portion, as well as the 8-hours Behind-the-Wheel training.
14. What if I have to cancel a drive session or Road Skills Test?
If you must cancel, please do so as early as possible. If student cancels prior to 24 hours of the scheduled drive (Road Test), it gives the Driving School staff time to attempt to contact another student to swap dates/times, if however cancellation is made within 24 hours of the drive (road test), or if student is a "No call, No show", a reschedule fee in the amount of $50 per 2-hour drive sessions ($25 for Road Test) will be assessed.
The Reschedule Fee will cover a portion of the cost associated with the additional drive session.
No charge for Cancellations made prior to 24 hours (1 business day) before the drive session or Road Test.
15. Is there a deadline on completing the 8 hours Behind-the-wheel portion?
The Behind-the-wheel portion is highly dependent on the student's personal schedule and flexibility. As much as possible, Northwest Driving Academy works with our students to develop a tentative drive session schedule which works around the student's important commitments such as school activities, college, and work. Completion of the BTW portion may be delayed if there is a balance on the student's account.
Teen Permit students
[Per State of Louisiana requirements: The 8-hour behind-the-wheel instruction shall be completed within *120 days of the end of the classroom instruction for the 30-hour classroom course. Once the schedule is offered and accepted, it is the responsibility of the minor student's parent/guardian to adhere to the agreed upon drive schedule, or notify us as far in advance of the drive session as possible to request changes.
Refunds for Behind-The-Wheel Portion:
If a Behind the wheel Schedule is offered to the student at any time, that is within the required time frame, the BTW portion is NON-REFUNDABLE. If the BTW portion is not completed during the 120 days due to student's no show or cancelation, the BTW portion is Non-Refundable.
Adult Driver's License students
[Per State of Louisiana requirements: The 8-hour behind-the-wheel instruction shall be completed within 90 days of the end of the classroom instruction for the 6-hour classroom course. Once the schedule is offered and accepted, it is the responsibility of the student to adhere to the agreed upon drive schedule, or notify us as far in advance of the drive session as possible to request changes.
Refunds for Behind-The-Wheel Portion:
If a Behind the wheel Schedule is offered to the student at any time, that is within the required time frame, the BTW portion is NON-REFUNDABLE. If the BTW portion is not completed during the 120 days due to student's no show or cancelation, the BTW portion is Non-Refundable.
EXPIRATION of the Behind the Wheel Portion:
Enrollment in Northwest Driving Academy's Behind the Wheel portion expires 120 days after the date of the first drive session (Teen Permit course); and 90 days after the date of the first drive session (Adult course). The expiration of the Behind the Wheel portion also applies to students who fail to participate in the Behind the wheel portion due to failure to obtain the TIP Card/ and or take the OMV test within the respective date ranges above,
This also applies to a student who does not respond to typical means of contact, in order to be presented a tentative behind the wheel schedule which can be completed within the state designated time frames, or who begins the behind the wheel process, but due to there own fault, do not complete all sessions, within 120 days/90 days of the first drive session (see EXPIRATION above) .
The abovementioned student will be issued the Certificate of Completion for the Classroom portion and may opt to re-enroll in the Behind the Wheel portion at Northwest, or at any Louisiana state certified commercial driving school. Fhe Certificate of Completion for the Classroom portion may also be issued to students who do not complete payment of the behind the wheel portion by the end of the classroom portion.
16. Can I get a refund of my classroom course fee?
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU PAY: The DEPOSIT/RESERVATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERRABLE. Once all seats are reserved we will close enrollment for each class. If you (your student) will not be able to attend the class, the purchased seat will remain vacant, as we do not maintain a "waiting list".
If the student cancels the full class, a reschedule fee of $100 will be charged (must be paid prior to enrollment in the future class).
See additional info above regarding missed classroom days/time.
17. What if I took the Driver's Ed course at my high school, or another Driving School, can I take the Road Skills Test at NW Driving Academy?
Yes. You may take the required Road Test at NW Driving Academy, provided you bring the Certificate of Course Completion, and/TIP card, or the Louisiana issued Driver's License as proof of completing a State Approved Driver's Education course and/or holding a Louisiana driver's permit (16-year old students must have the permit for at least 180 days to qualify to take the Road Test).
18. What if I/my child fails the State OMV written test at the end of the class?
Any student who fails the OMV written test, shall be allowed to retest once the same day, at no additional charge. The State only allows two (2) tests attempts per day. Students may return by appointment, any day thereafter and retake the written OMV test up to twice each day until the test is passed. A special test session (1:1/small group) Test fee in the amount of $25 will be assessed when taking the test on 'non-classroom days'.
19. What if I am not my child's 'LEGAL' Guardian, or if I am my child's step-parent?
Only a LEGAL Parent or Guardian can enroll a Minor in the Teen Permit course. If the Adult accompanying the Teen is not listed on the Birth Certificate, Legal guardianship papers must be presented. A person holding a Provisional Custody Mandate of a minor child (click link for form) may also enroll the Teen in the Teen Permit course.
20. What type of ID will I need to bring to the class and behind the wheel sessions?
Bring your TIP Card. If you do not have the TIP card before the beginning of your classroom portion, bring either your Birth Certificate and SS Card, or your Louisiana or other State ID (other forms of Acceptable ID).
In order to take the OMV written test and/or participate in the Behind the Wheel portion, you must bring the Louisiana TIP card.
(When allowed, a Paper TIP sheet may also be offered by NW Driving Academy).
21. What if I (my Teen) fails Behind the Wheel Portion (BTW Assessment)?
At the end of the Behind the Wheel portion, the student will be assessed by the BTW Instructor. The student will be informed of the results of the assessment and the BTW score. Students must pass the assessment (70% or higher) in order to receive a Permit or take the Road Skills Test for Full License. Please address further questions to NW Driving Academy Management.
22. What type of ID will I need to bring to the Road Test?
You must bring your TIP Card or Permit (Driver's License). Minors must be accompanied by a Legal Parent or guardian (with their ID, and Student's Birth Certificate).
23. How much is the Road Test Fee? How long does it usually take?
Fee for Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests (At times we may offer a cash pay discount to students who took the Driver's Course at Northwest.
Fee for Non-Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests
The Road Test process usually takes approximately 30-45 minutes, which includes approximately 15 minutes or so for application completion and post test paperwork.
24. What if I (my Teen) fails the Road Skills Test?
If a student fails the Road Skills Test, he or she may return to retest on a future date.
Fee for Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests (At times we may offer a cash pay discount to students who took the Driver's Course at Northwest.
Fee for Non-Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests
Northwest Driving Academy and all of our Instructors are Approved and Certified by the State of Louisiana. We have a very high rating among our students and work diligently to offer our excellent training at a reasonable and competitive price!
2. Do you offer a Military Discount?
Yes we offer $25 off to Driver's License students who are actively serving in the Military and/or their minor children. Thank you for Your Service! Active Duty Military ID Required.
3. Do you offer a Siblings Discount?
Yes we offer $25 off (each) to Teen Permit students who are siblings and enrolled in the same class (based on at least one shared parent listed on Birth Certificate or permanent custody paperwork). Call for more info.
4. This is all new to me. What is the Graduated License Program (GLP)?
There are 3 Levels of the program. Click for information and/or restrictions related to each level--> Getting Your License
5. What is a TIP Card?
The TIP, Temporary Instruction Permit, as of Sept. 4, 2018 is required by the law for participation in a Drivers Ed course in Louisiana. This requirement applies to Adult and Teen students alike. The student must have the card with him/her to take the OMV written test (administered by NW Driving Academy), as well as when participating in the Behind-the-Wheel training, and during the Road Test (unless the student has a Driver's Permit).
More info about the Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) Card.
6. How old does my teen have to be to take the Teen Permit Class?
Students attending the classroom portion must be at least 14 years and 9 months and no older than 17 years old on the first classroom day.
Students must be 15 to participate in the Behind-the-wheel portion of Driver's Education.
7. Is NW Driving Academy's class for true "Beginners"?
We SPECIALIZE in Training Beginner to medially trained students; We are SKILLED in training EVERYONE!
8. How many hours is the Driver's Education course? How often does NW Driving Academy have classes?
Teen permit course is 30 hours classroom, and 8 hours Behind-the-wheel.
Adult class is 6 hours classroom, and 8 hours Behind-the-wheel.
We have Teen Permit classes during most local public school breaks, and throughout the summer. We do not offer classroom portions or BTW training for public school students during hours while school is in session.
9. What if my Teen misses a day of the classroom portion?
Louisiana requires that all Teen Permit class students attend the 30-hour classroom portion. All information in the course is extremely important and beneficial to your student's learning experience and safety. Missed days must be made up. Fee is $50 per make up day. Makeup seating is limited and attendance is based on availability. Optionally students may purchase a regular seat in a future class (as available) at full Classroom portion rate.
If the student cancels the full class, a reschedule fee of $100 will be charged (must be paid prior to enrollment in a future class).
See our Cancellation and Refund Policy HERE.
10. How much is the course?
Teen Permit Course
Adult Driver's License Course
How do I pay the Course Fee? Can I pay online?
Once your teen's Pre-Enrollment form has been received, monitor your email for a PayPal invoice to pay, minimally the down payment portion, up to the full course fee. You DO NOT have to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice. Click "Pay Now" to select method of payment.
11. Can I pay a "down payment" and pay the rest later or via a Payment Plan?
Adult Classes: At least $155 is due within 24-hours of Pre-Registration. The CASH balance is due day of the classroom portion (before class begins).
Teen Permit Classes: At lease $225 Down Payment is due within 24-hours after Pre-Registration. Balance is due the MONDAY before the first day of the classroom portion. If the class starts on Tuesday, due to a Monday holiday, the balance is due the Monday PRIOR to the week of the class.
12. What is meant by "Behind-the-Wheel" portion?
Louisiana law requires that each first-time drivers license applicant completes a Driving Course which must include 8 hours behind-the-wheel (driving). The BTW part is "hands-on" training with one of our State Certified Driving Instructors typically consisting of (4) 2-hour Drive Sessions.
13. Will there be other students in the vehicle with me (my child) during the Behind-the-Wheel training?
Our Lessons are 1:1 private Lessons unless the Adult student or Parent of a minor student requests otherwise. NWDA's course fee includes the Classroom portion, as well as the 8-hours Behind-the-Wheel training.
14. What if I have to cancel a drive session or Road Skills Test?
If you must cancel, please do so as early as possible. If student cancels prior to 24 hours of the scheduled drive (Road Test), it gives the Driving School staff time to attempt to contact another student to swap dates/times, if however cancellation is made within 24 hours of the drive (road test), or if student is a "No call, No show", a reschedule fee in the amount of $50 per 2-hour drive sessions ($25 for Road Test) will be assessed.
The Reschedule Fee will cover a portion of the cost associated with the additional drive session.
No charge for Cancellations made prior to 24 hours (1 business day) before the drive session or Road Test.
15. Is there a deadline on completing the 8 hours Behind-the-wheel portion?
The Behind-the-wheel portion is highly dependent on the student's personal schedule and flexibility. As much as possible, Northwest Driving Academy works with our students to develop a tentative drive session schedule which works around the student's important commitments such as school activities, college, and work. Completion of the BTW portion may be delayed if there is a balance on the student's account.
Teen Permit students
[Per State of Louisiana requirements: The 8-hour behind-the-wheel instruction shall be completed within *120 days of the end of the classroom instruction for the 30-hour classroom course. Once the schedule is offered and accepted, it is the responsibility of the minor student's parent/guardian to adhere to the agreed upon drive schedule, or notify us as far in advance of the drive session as possible to request changes.
Refunds for Behind-The-Wheel Portion:
If a Behind the wheel Schedule is offered to the student at any time, that is within the required time frame, the BTW portion is NON-REFUNDABLE. If the BTW portion is not completed during the 120 days due to student's no show or cancelation, the BTW portion is Non-Refundable.
Adult Driver's License students
[Per State of Louisiana requirements: The 8-hour behind-the-wheel instruction shall be completed within 90 days of the end of the classroom instruction for the 6-hour classroom course. Once the schedule is offered and accepted, it is the responsibility of the student to adhere to the agreed upon drive schedule, or notify us as far in advance of the drive session as possible to request changes.
Refunds for Behind-The-Wheel Portion:
If a Behind the wheel Schedule is offered to the student at any time, that is within the required time frame, the BTW portion is NON-REFUNDABLE. If the BTW portion is not completed during the 120 days due to student's no show or cancelation, the BTW portion is Non-Refundable.
EXPIRATION of the Behind the Wheel Portion:
Enrollment in Northwest Driving Academy's Behind the Wheel portion expires 120 days after the date of the first drive session (Teen Permit course); and 90 days after the date of the first drive session (Adult course). The expiration of the Behind the Wheel portion also applies to students who fail to participate in the Behind the wheel portion due to failure to obtain the TIP Card/ and or take the OMV test within the respective date ranges above,
This also applies to a student who does not respond to typical means of contact, in order to be presented a tentative behind the wheel schedule which can be completed within the state designated time frames, or who begins the behind the wheel process, but due to there own fault, do not complete all sessions, within 120 days/90 days of the first drive session (see EXPIRATION above) .
The abovementioned student will be issued the Certificate of Completion for the Classroom portion and may opt to re-enroll in the Behind the Wheel portion at Northwest, or at any Louisiana state certified commercial driving school. Fhe Certificate of Completion for the Classroom portion may also be issued to students who do not complete payment of the behind the wheel portion by the end of the classroom portion.
16. Can I get a refund of my classroom course fee?
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU PAY: The DEPOSIT/RESERVATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERRABLE. Once all seats are reserved we will close enrollment for each class. If you (your student) will not be able to attend the class, the purchased seat will remain vacant, as we do not maintain a "waiting list".
If the student cancels the full class, a reschedule fee of $100 will be charged (must be paid prior to enrollment in the future class).
See additional info above regarding missed classroom days/time.
17. What if I took the Driver's Ed course at my high school, or another Driving School, can I take the Road Skills Test at NW Driving Academy?
Yes. You may take the required Road Test at NW Driving Academy, provided you bring the Certificate of Course Completion, and/TIP card, or the Louisiana issued Driver's License as proof of completing a State Approved Driver's Education course and/or holding a Louisiana driver's permit (16-year old students must have the permit for at least 180 days to qualify to take the Road Test).
18. What if I/my child fails the State OMV written test at the end of the class?
Any student who fails the OMV written test, shall be allowed to retest once the same day, at no additional charge. The State only allows two (2) tests attempts per day. Students may return by appointment, any day thereafter and retake the written OMV test up to twice each day until the test is passed. A special test session (1:1/small group) Test fee in the amount of $25 will be assessed when taking the test on 'non-classroom days'.
19. What if I am not my child's 'LEGAL' Guardian, or if I am my child's step-parent?
Only a LEGAL Parent or Guardian can enroll a Minor in the Teen Permit course. If the Adult accompanying the Teen is not listed on the Birth Certificate, Legal guardianship papers must be presented. A person holding a Provisional Custody Mandate of a minor child (click link for form) may also enroll the Teen in the Teen Permit course.
20. What type of ID will I need to bring to the class and behind the wheel sessions?
Bring your TIP Card. If you do not have the TIP card before the beginning of your classroom portion, bring either your Birth Certificate and SS Card, or your Louisiana or other State ID (other forms of Acceptable ID).
In order to take the OMV written test and/or participate in the Behind the Wheel portion, you must bring the Louisiana TIP card.
(When allowed, a Paper TIP sheet may also be offered by NW Driving Academy).
21. What if I (my Teen) fails Behind the Wheel Portion (BTW Assessment)?
At the end of the Behind the Wheel portion, the student will be assessed by the BTW Instructor. The student will be informed of the results of the assessment and the BTW score. Students must pass the assessment (70% or higher) in order to receive a Permit or take the Road Skills Test for Full License. Please address further questions to NW Driving Academy Management.
22. What type of ID will I need to bring to the Road Test?
You must bring your TIP Card or Permit (Driver's License). Minors must be accompanied by a Legal Parent or guardian (with their ID, and Student's Birth Certificate).
23. How much is the Road Test Fee? How long does it usually take?
Fee for Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests (At times we may offer a cash pay discount to students who took the Driver's Course at Northwest.
Fee for Non-Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests
The Road Test process usually takes approximately 30-45 minutes, which includes approximately 15 minutes or so for application completion and post test paperwork.
24. What if I (my Teen) fails the Road Skills Test?
If a student fails the Road Skills Test, he or she may return to retest on a future date.
Fee for Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests (At times we may offer a cash pay discount to students who took the Driver's Course at Northwest.
Fee for Non-Northwest Driving Academy students' Road Skills Tests and Retests
We look forward to providing YOUR drivers education needs!
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We are located just off Benton Rd in the "former" location of Christ Fit gym. Our driveway is shared with Jackson Insurance/Auto Title Agent , Allied Chiropractic Clinic, and Hair Color Guru
Vivian Location: In the building of suites facing the Citizens Bank drive through window, Suite #4.
Hope to See you Soon!!!