FAQ | Drive Right Schools

Do adults need to acquire their TIP before taking drivers ed?

Yes, anyone applying for a license must get a TIP from the DMV prior to attending driver education classes.
Can a parent, friend or family member ride in the backseat while I do my driving time?

No. We need the students full attention and do not want the extra distraction of someone talking to them from the backseat. Also, you cannot use a cell phone while you are in the vehicle and you must wear your seatbelt 100% of the time.
Are students insured while riding in your cars?

Yes, Drive Right is fully insured and licensed. We also have the correct safety features on all of our vehicles, including dual brakes, and dual rearview mirrors. We have developed a standard of critical maintenance for our vehicles, not only lubrication but as well as wheel rubber & overall condition, exterior glass for clear unobstructed vision and periodic brake checks. We maintain our fleet with great diligence to be sure our vehicles are safe for you and your (ours too) loved ones.
How old must I be to attend class?

No younger than 14 years 9 months
How much is the course?

Prices vary by location, ARCA, Lafayette & Northshore = $495 Deridder = $475 Gonzales = $525 Pointe Coupee = $500 Eunice, Jennings, Rayne, Church Point, Crowley, Kinder & Westlake = $400 Arnaudville, Carencro, Cecilia, & Scott = $450 RST for Adults (Road Skills Test) for a license varies by location, contact your areas instructor to get the most accurate pricing for RST. Check our Information page for a list of our Instructors contact info.
What must I do to get scheduled/registered for class?

Go to our registration page and choose the location you want to attend. A popup with the available dates will be shown, choose a date and continue to the end of the form, filling out all the boxes, and finally click submit at the end and you will be registered for the class/date/location that you chose when you began. Our main office is in Jennings and any questions, concerns or comments can be directed there. You can contact us by mail or phone. Drive Right Schools 1615 Johnson St. Jennings, LA. 70546 337-246-8004 Potential students also need to visit a dmv and get their Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) before the first day of class. More info on TIP requirements can be found here... New Licenses - Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (expresslane.org)
Do I have to have a learners permit to attend the class?

No, not for the classroom portion however the student is required to get their TIP (Temporary Instructional Permit) before the classroom portion.
How long is the course?

The student 38 hour course is spread out over 4 days in the summer or during the longer breaks during the school year i.e. Christmas/Thanksgiving Break. The 4 days are usually consecutive but not always and this is not a requirement. What is required, is that each student be present for all 4 classroom days, and that each student receives their TIP before the first day of class. If you are scheduled to attend a class, please practice social distancing and while we are not requiring masks, students may use them at their own discretion and as they see fit.