New orleans drivers license

To obtain a driver's license in New Orleans, Louisiana, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Meet the Eligibility Requirements

• You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for a learner's permit.
• You must be at least 17 years old to apply for a provisional license.
• You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a regular driver's license.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

• Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or Social Security card).
• Proof of Louisiana residency (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement).
• Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card or W-2 form).

Step 3: Study for the Written Test

• Study the Louisiana Driver's Manual, which covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.
• Take online practice tests to help you prepare.

Step 4: Take the Written Test

• Go to a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) location and take the written test.
• The test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer at least 40 correctly to pass.

Step 5: Get a Learner's Permit

• If you pass the written test, you'll be issued a learner's permit.
• With a learner's permit, you can practice driving under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

Step 6: Complete the Required Number of Hours

• You must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours of nighttime driving.

Step 7: Take the Road Test

• When you feel ready, schedule a road test with the OMV.
• The road test will evaluate your ability to safely operate a vehicle.

Step 8: Get Your Provisional License

• If you pass the road test, you'll be issued a provisional license.
• With a provisional license, you can drive without supervision, but you're still subject to certain restrictions (e.g., no driving between midnight and 5 a.m.).

Step 9: Complete the Provisional License Requirements

• You must complete a certain number of hours of supervised driving (varies depending on your age).
• You must not accumulate more than 3 points on your driving record during the provisional license period.

Step 10: Get Your Regular Driver's License

• Once you've completed the provisional license requirements, you can apply for a regular driver's license.
• You'll need to provide proof of insurance and pay the required fees.

Fees

• Learner's permit: $16.50
• Provisional license: $16.50
• Regular driver's license: $34.50 (plus a $10.50 fee for a photo)

OMV Locations in New Orleans

• 3333 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
• 2727 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
• 2424 N. Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Remember to check the OMV website for any updates or changes to the requirements.