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Louisiana Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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Free Louisiana DMV practice test with 500 practice questions written from the official Louisiana Class D and E Driver's Guide, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. The Louisiana permit test has 40 questions, and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. Page updated 2026-10-22.
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How many questions are on the Louisiana permit test?
The Louisiana permit test has 40 questions, and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass.
See the official source 1, official source 2 · Checked 2026-10-18 against the official text on file.
How much does the Louisiana permit test cost?
Knowledge testing is normally administered by the driver-education provider; provider charges are separate from OMV’s $32.25 basic credential fee.
- Learner permit / application fee: $32.25 basic fee; current OMV guidance allows field-office service fees up to $8.
- Initial driver license fee: $32.25 basic Class E fee through age 69; $18.75 at age 70 or older, plus applicable office service fees.
Source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles - Driver Education Information · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question Louisiana practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Is the Louisiana permit test hard?
You can miss up to 8 of the 40 questions and still pass with 32 correct (80%).
Every question comes from the Louisiana Class D and E Driver's Guide, so reading it and practicing until you pass consistently is the most direct preparation.
What do I need to bring to the Louisiana DMV for a permit?
The official Louisiana checklist for a permit has 10 items, covering application, identity, Social Security number, residency, parent or guardian, driver education and fees.
Who this list covers: First standard non-REAL-ID Class E Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) visit for Louisiana-resident U.S. citizens ages 14-69, including minors and adults. Covers the OMV document visit before driver education/testing. National Guard Youth Challenge and pre-September-2018 course exemptions, noncitizens, applicants age 70+, and later learner/full-license conversion are excluded.
- Apply at OMV for the Temporary Instructional Permit first
- Bring two primary identity documents, or one primary and two secondary
- Bring originals or issuing-agency certified copies
- Bring the legal records connecting name changes
- Provide your Social Security number
- Bring at least one original Louisiana residence document
- Under 18: Bring birth/custody evidence and the signer’s identification
- Under 18: Arrange the authorized adult signature or an applicable exception
- Keep the TIP for driver education and later conversion
- Bring the $32.25 base fee plus the office’s service charge
Source: official Louisiana document list · Checked 2026-10-05. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your Louisiana knowledge test
Cost details
- OMV lists a $32.25 basic fee and field-office service fees up to $8. Driver-education providers administer knowledge tests; ask the provider about its charges. Official cost source
- Converting the Temporary Instructional Permit to a learner’s permit after completing driver education has no additional conversion charge. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Obtain a Temporary Instructional Permit before the provider's knowledge test or behind-the-wheel instruction. Official application instructions
- Prepare original identity and residency evidence and Social Security verification; minors need the custodial parent or guardian and custody evidence. Official application instructions
Cost and application notes checked .
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Permit fee
$32.25 basic fee; current OMV guidance allows field-office service fees up to $8.
Initial license fee
$32.25 basic Class E fee through age 69; $18.75 at age 70 or older, plus applicable office service fees.
Questions on the knowledge test
A 40 question test with a minimum score of 80% is required
Passing score
80% minimum score is required
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours of supervised driving practice (15 at night) required before the road test/upgrade to Intermediate License, in addition to 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction within the required 38-hour driver ed course
Documents to bring
Certified birth certificate, Social Security number verification, driver education Certificate of Completion, Temporary Instructional Permit; minors need a parent/guardian to sign and show ID (originals only, no photocopies)
Find an office / appointment
Find the nearest OMV office via the Office Locations page at offices.omv.la.gov.
Motorcycle license
No separate motorcycle license; endorsement added to existing license. No stated minimum age on official FAQ. Requires vision, knowledge and skills tests, waived/reduced by DPS Motorcycle Safety Awareness and Operators Training.
Commercial license (CDL)
18+ to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP); must hold CLP 14 days before skills test, pass required tests, and have a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Official source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles - Driver Education Information
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) site.
Louisiana DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $32.25 basic fee; current OMV guidance allows field-office service fees up to $8. | source |
| Initial license fee | $32.25 basic Class E fee through age 69; $18.75 at age 70 or older, plus applicable office service fees. | source |
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What a Louisiana driver license covers
Initial license fee: $32.25 basic Class E fee through age 69; $18.75 at age 70 or older, plus applicable office service fees. (official source)
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Louisiana DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Louisiana
Getting your first permit
In Louisiana, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: certified birth certificate, Social Security number verification, driver education Certificate of Completion, Temporary Instructional Permit; minors need a parent/guardian to sign and show ID (originals only, no photocopies). Find the nearest OMV office via the Office Locations page at offices.omv.la.gov.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice (15 at night) required before the road test/upgrade to Intermediate License, in addition to 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction within the required 38-hour driver ed course.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
For a motorcycle license: no separate motorcycle license; endorsement added to existing license. No stated minimum age on official FAQ. Requires vision, knowledge and skills tests, waived/reduced by DPS Motorcycle Safety Awareness and Operators Training. For a commercial license (CDL): 18+ to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP); must hold CLP 14 days before skills test, pass required tests, and have a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
The Louisiana bank has 500 questions across 9 topics
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