What are your office hours?

Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm; However, we can be reached through 

our answering service at 985-662-3535 outside of our normal business hours if applicable.

 

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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What are the acceptable forms of payment in person?

Cash, Credit/Debit Card, and or Money Order

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When is the balance due?

The balance is to be paid in full on or before the first day of class.

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What do I need to bring on the 1st Day of Class for the 38HR or 14HR COURSE?

Your Temporary Instruction Permit Card(TIP CARD)

Your final balance payment

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Where are nearby locations where I can get a Temporary Instruction Permit Card(TIP CARD)?

• Amite – 112 East Mulberry St. Amite, LA 70422 | 985-748-2081

• Greensburg – 38 South Main St. Greensburg, LA 70441 | 225-222-4449

• Livingston – 20355 Government Blvd. Livingston, LA 70754 | 225-686-1447

• Baton Rouge – 7701 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | 225-925-6146

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What items do I need to bring to get a TIP card?

​General Adult Identification requirements for a TIP card

• State ID, Passport, or Original Birth Certificate

• Proof of Address

• Proof of Social Security Number or other acceptable proof 

 General Teen Identification requirements for a TIP card 

• State ID, Passport, or Original Birth Certificate

• Proof of Address

• Proof of Social Security Number or other acceptable proof 

• Parent or legal guardian present with his/or State ID and proof of guardianship

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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 6am and 6pm 

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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 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)

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

Age 17 

• LA Learner’s Permit or Temporary Instruction Permit(TIP card)

• If applicant has the TIP card instead of the Learner's Permit, a Certificate of completion of the 38 hour or 14 hour driver education course is required

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

Age 18 & above

• LA Learner’s Permit or Temporary Instruction Permit(TIP card) 

• If applicant has the TIP card instead of the Learner's Permit, a Certificate of completion of the 38 hour or 14 hour driver education course is required

 

Do I need a vehicle for the Road Skills Test?

We ONLY administer road skills test in Star Driving Academy Vehicles for safety and consistency.

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