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With a commitment to safety and excellence, Shut Up & Drive offers specialized training programs for teens and adults. Our courses are designed to ensure every new driver gains the knowledge, skills, and hands-on practice needed to navigate the road with confidence.

Here are the steps to enroll in a Driver’s Education course:

  1. Sign up online or in person for a Driver’s Education course.
    All courses include classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction with one of our certified instructors.

  2. Visit the DMV and apply for a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP card).
    All students (regardless of age) are required to apply for a TIP card before participating in class or behind-the-wheel instruction. You can register online before receiving your TIP card, but it must be brought to our office at least 2 days before the course begins to complete enrollment.
    👉     Click here to learn more about TIP cards and view required documents

  3. Visit Shut Up & Drive at least 2 days before the course begins.
    If under the age of 18, the student’s legal custodial guardian must visit our office to sign required paperwork, pay the remaining balance (if applicable), and bring required documents:
    • Student’s original Birth Certificate
    • TIP Card from the DMV
    • Legal Custodial Guardian’s Driver’s License or ID Card
    • Custodial paperwork (if applicable)

  4. Take the course, pass the knowledge test, and complete 8 behind-the-wheel driving instruction with one of our certified driving instructors. Click here to learn about what happens after Driver’s Ed.

Thank you for choosing Shut Up & Drive! We’re honored to be a part of your journey behind the wheel.

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  • We’re located in the Trotters Plaza at 1622 Military Hwy Pineville, LA 71360. Our office is in the center of the plaza, there are 4 glass doors, and you walk down the hallway and we’re the last door on the left

  • You can view our class schedule by clicking here.

  • You can sign up online by clicking here.

  • The 38 hour course for teens is $500. You can pay in full or pay a $125 deposit to book.
    The 14 hour adult course is $400. You can pay in full or pay a $50 deposit to book.

  • You have the option to pay in full or pay a deposit to reserve your spot. The teen course deposit is $125 and the adult course deposit is $50.

  • No, You do not have to have paypal to sign up online. When you are at the payment screen, look under where it says “paypal login” and there is an option to “pay with a debit or credit card”. Click on that option and it will allow you to pay without a paypal account.

  • Your teen can take the classroom portion at 14 years and 9 months and must wait until 15 for the behind-the-wheel instruction. The adult class is for ages 18 & up.

  • No, you have to take drivers education before you can obtain your Driver’s License.

  • No, behind the wheel instruction is scheduled after course completion.

  • No, Louisiana law requires that behind-the-wheel instruction take place over multiple days. It cannot be done all at once

  • At least 2 days before the class, please bring us the following documents: Original Birth Certificate, Custodial Paperwork (if applicable), Custodial Parent’s Identification Card, and Temporary Identification Permit (tip card) obtained at the DMV. See below for more tip card info

  • All applicants must apply to the Office of Motor Vehicles for a class E Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) prior to participation in the knowledge test, operation of a motor vehicle during on-road driving skills instruction, or participation in the on-road driving skills test. The TIP allows a driver education student to operate a motor vehicle when accompanied by a driver education instructor and when completing behind the wheel instruction or during the administration of a skills test.

  • When you go to the DMV to obtain your TIP card, please bring the following:

    • Certified birth certificate

    • Verification of your Social Security Number is required

    • Proof of Address

    • A custodial parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the application.

    • The parent must present identification and the legal guardian must also present legal documentation verifying the guardianship.

    Photocopies of documents are NOT accepted

    • $32.25 basic license fee

    • Up to $6.00 service fee may be assessed at certain field offices

    • Cash, check or credit/debit cards are accepted

    There is no additional cost to convert from the TIP to a Learner’s Permit or a Full License.

  • After classroom and on-road instruction are both completed, we will give you a sealed envelope with a completion certificate inside. The envelope must not be opened or the DMV will required you to return to our school to have it resealed. Bring the envelope to the DMV along with the same documentation you brought for your TIP card. The DMV will convert your TIP card to a Learners Permit (under 18) or Drivers Liicense (over 18).

  • Yes, both adults and teens are required to obtain a TIP card.

  • Age 15 -Maintain learner’s permit for a minimum of 180 days AND until they reach the age of 16 when they may apply for an intermediate license.

    Age 16- Maintain learner’s permit for a minimum of 180 days OR until they reach the age of 17 when they may apply for an intermediate or full license.

    Age 17- Eligible for either a learner’s permit or a full license. To obtain a full license, vision, knowledge and road skills tests must be successfully completed.

  • The Road Skills test must be successfully completed before the issuance of a license. This test is administered by the DMV or by Shut up and Drive. The Road Skills test costs $50 cash and be scheduled with out office by calling 318-445-3237

  • The road skills test is $50 cash only and can be scheduled by calling our office at 318-445-3237

  • On 8 hour class days, there is a 30 minute lunch break. Students may bring their own lunch, purchase lunch at the restaurant next door, or utilize a food delivery service. Students each lunch in the classroom unless they are signed out by a parent during lunch break.

  • If you have paid the $125 deposit for the 38 hour course, you can pay the remaining balance by clicking here.

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What People Are Saying

  • Go here if you are starting over are just getting started driving. The instructors I encountered here are professional, caring and well informed. They take time to make sure you are comfortable. Thank you David, Michelle and Tracy. You all are truly amazing.

    — Neakeema Hollingsworth

  • I had wonderful experience right from the classroom training till the driving. Michelle was our classroom trainer she gave us wonderful coaching on the rules and regulations, and also some tips while you drive. Bridget was my instructor, she is an amazing instructor, she understood what's my mindset and made me feel comfortable, she never made me nervous, I never thought I could drive with so much confidence.

    —  Sharon Rose

  • My son just went through drivers Ed with Shut up and Drive. It was a great experience! Everyone we came into contact with that worked there was extremely nice. They were easy to get in touch with, which was awesome. I’ll suggest them to anyone.

    — Karley Duhon

  • My 15-year old just completed the course and driving test! Yaaaaay! Very impressed with the driving instructors. The owner is a great person and helps out with any and everything. The staff is accommodating and very knowledgeable. I recommend this driving school to everyone!!

    — Brandon Walker

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