What are your office hours?

Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm; We are also available when we are in session

for classroom instruction. Outside of normal business hours, we can be reached through 

our answering service via phone at 985-662-3535.

 

I do not have a PayPal account, can I still make a payment online?

Yes. Proceed to checkout and select pay with debit or credit card

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When is the balance due?

A $100 deposit secures a student's seat for the 38hr and 14hr courses.  The balance is to be paid in full on or before the first day of class.

 

What days and times does driving instruction occur?

Drive days and times are based on student and instructor availability which is generally 

Sunday- Saturday between 7am and 8pm 

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When should I expect to receive a drive schedule?

Once student completes the schedule of driving availability form, a schedule can be issued as early as the last day of class and as late as 10 business days depending on class size.

 

When should I expect to begin driving after completing the classroom portion?

Our instructors work diligently to complete the 8 hours of driving instruction that each student requires as soon as possible; however, the wait time to complete the driving portion can be as short as a couple weeks and as long as a couple months at the most depending on class size and student availability.  The state requirement is for teens to complete the program within 120 days and for adults to complete the program within 90 days.  

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Do you accept walk-in registrations?

Walk-in registrations are welcomed on the morning before class instruction begins as long as student has the required Temporary Instruction Permit; however, we cannot guarantee that a spot will be available. Please call us or visit the website to see if the class is full.

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Can I take the Road Skills Driving Test at Star Driving Academy even if I received Driver's Ed at another facility?

YES. 

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How long does the road skills test take?

The road skills test drive is about 15-20 minutes.  Please allow an additional 10 minutes to complete paperwork.

 

What items do I need to bring to take the Road Skills Driving Test at Star Driving Academy

Age 16

• LA Learner’s Permit (Check the issue date to ensure the permit has been attained for 180 days or more)

• Applicant’s Birth Certificate

• Parent or legal guardian must be present with his/her state ID

• Student must be enrolled in school or have completed High School

Age 17 

• LA Learner’s Permit or Temporary Instruction Permit & Certificate of completion for the 38 hour driver education course 

• Applicant’s Birth Certificate

• Parent or legal guardian must be present with his/her state ID

• Student must be enrolled in school or have completed High School

Age 18 & above

• LA Learner’s Permit or Temporary Instruction Permit & Certificate of completion of the 38 hour or 14 hour driver education course

 

Do I need a vehicle for the Road Skills Test?

No. We ONLY administer road skills test in Star Driving Academy Vehicles.

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