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​GENERAL INFORMATION
We now have TWO locations to serve our customers.

THIBODAUX:  1009 Talbot Ave. (directly across from Thibodaux High School)
*At the corner of Talbot and Diplomat Way
LOCKPORT:  612 Barataria St. (second street on the left after crossing over the Lockport bridge into the Town of Lockport on Hwy 1.) 
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38-HOUR CLASS:
  • In order to participate in the 38-hour class, students must be at least 14 years and 9 months of age to 17 years of age.
  • ​Any child taking the classroom portion before their 15th birthday will have to wait until after their birthday to complete the driving portion.*
  • Course Fee - $400.00 ($200.00 deposit due at the time of registration)

14-HOUR CLASS:
  • In order to participate in the 14-hour class, students must be 18 years or older.
  • Course Fee - $300.00

**Deposit for 30/8 Hour and 14 Hour Courses  can be transferred once but is non-refundable.

Road Skills Test -
  • In order to take the Road Skills Test, students must have successfully completed the classroom and driving instruction portions of their driver's education course, as well as passed the Written State Knowledge test. Students must also be at least 16 yrs of age, and have their permit for at least 180 Days.  Students 17 yrs of age & older are given the option of taking the Road Skills Rest without having a permit prior to testing on the last day of their driving instruction.
  • Test Fee- $40.00 CASH or CHECK made out to CASH (if payment is made with a check, certificate may be held until check clears the bank)
  • The fee for the Road Skills test is NOT included in the price of either class. It is in addition to the Course Fee.
  • We offer the road skills test on Mondays and Wednesdays in THIBODAUX, and at our LOCKPORT location on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call for an appointment, if no answer, please leave a message.

​Our new registration form can be found under the "register" tab, or by clicking here. 
​*Please note, a student is officially registered ( has a spot in the class) only once the deposit is paid.*
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 *URGENT INFORMATION - Please Read!*
Beginning September 4, 2018, ANYONE (no matter age) wanting to take any type of driver's education course MUST obtain a Temporary Instruction Permit  " TIP" from the Office of Motor Vehicles PRIOR to attending the course. If the student does not have the "TIP", they will still be allowed to attend the class however they will not be able to take the final written test or begin the behind the wheel portion of the course until the "TIP" is obtained. Click HERE for information needed to obtain this permit.


UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
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38-HOUR CLASS: please note that the price for this class has gone up from $385 to $400 effective 10/19/2020

April 24, 25, May 1, & May 2, 2021 @ 612 Barataria St., Lockport LA 70374 CLASS IS FULL
May 28, 29, 30, 31, 2021 @ 1009 Talbot Ave., Thibodaux LA 70301 CLASS IS FULL
June 28, 29, 30, & July 1, 2021 @ 1009 Talbot Ave., Thibodaux LA 70301
July 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2021 @ 612 Barataria St., Lockport LA 70374
July 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2021 @ 1009 Talbot Ave., Thibodaux LA 70301 CLASS IS FULL



** TO REGISTER NOW, FILL OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM AND SUBMIT YOUR PAYMENT  here. **
​*Please note, a student is officially registered ( has a spot in the class) only once the deposit is paid.*


14-HOUR CLASS: pre-registration for the 14hr class is NOT required, please simply show up to class 20-30 minutes prior to the starting time on the day of class and at the specified location WITH your DMV-issued Temporary Instruction Permit AND your payment

May 8, 2021 @ 8am 612 Barataria St., Lockport LA 70374
June 12, 2021 @ 8am at 1009 Talbot Ave., Thibodaux LA 70301
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​**Deposit for 30/8 Hour and 14 Hour Courses  can be transferred once but is non-refundable.

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Click here for more information about registering for our classes.

For more information, please contact us at 985-532-6390  (if no answer, please leave message)
​or via email at dufrenedriving@att.net

1009 Talbot Avenue             Office Hours: Monday - 9am - 3pm
Thibodaux, LA 70301                                       Wednesday - 9am - 3pm
 985-532-6390 Or by Appointment