La. State law requires individuals 17 years old and younger to take a 38 hour drivers education course.  Students will first complete the 30 hour portion of classroom training, followed by the required 8 hours of driving instruction (behind-the-wheel)*. Once the 38 hour drivers education course is completed, the student (upon passing) will receive a "Certificate of Completion".  A WRITTEN TEST WILL BE GIVEN AT THE END OF THIS CLASS.  THAT TEST (IF PASSED) WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE OMV.  NO OTHER WRITTEN TEST WILL NEED TO BE TAKEN AT THE OMV AFTER OUR TEST!

You must attend all four classes in the order they are given in order to graduate.  These classes fill up quickly and there is a minium number of spaces available!

Driving with a Disability

Fact Sheet

     The freedom to travel where and when we want to permits freedom to seek employment, attend social activities and in general become involved in the main stream of life. The availability of public transportation that is accessible to persons with a disability varies greatly from state to state. Only the ability to drive a vehicle can make unlimited freedom of travel possible. This is particularly true for the person with a disability.

     There have been many advances made in the area of adaptive driving equipment for persons with disabilities over the past few years. It is now possible for severely disabled individuals to operate a motor vehicle without leaving their wheelchair. Such advances as reduced effort steering systems for persons with limited strength in their arms and head operated switches to activate headlight, horn, and other accessory controls for persons with limited hand function are now readily available.

     However, many people do not realize the complexity of the driving task. It involves more than the physical ability to operate controls. It requires adequate vision and the mental skills to process what we see in a manner quick enough to insure safe, efficient decisions while behind the wheel for the driver, his or her passengers and other road users.

It is for this reason that it is highly recommended that an individual with a physical disability, seek the assistance of a driver rehabilitation specialist.

This is an individual who specializes in the field of driver evaluation and education for persons with disabilities.

     The evaluation process usually includes tests of physical function, visual skills, reaction time, and mental skills in addition to actual driving performance tests. Based on the results of these evaluations, the driver rehabilitation specialist will determine what if any adaptive driving equipment you may need, whether you have the potential to drive independently and whether you require further driver training.

    If after receiving evauluation, it is determined that you need classroom and behind-the-wheel training, you will be referred to the appropriate driving instructor. Victor Manning Driving School has five certified driving instructors available to serve you.

 The most of any driving school location in the State of Louisiana!

We recommend the following evaluation center: