Louisiana Driver Handbook
This manual is published by LA OMV. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by LA OMV
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the LA OMV website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Louisiana
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the LA OMV knowledge test.
40
80%
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Louisiana Test
Certified birth certificate or passport, Social Security card, and two proofs of Louisiana residency. Applicants under 18 must bring a driver-education completion certificate and be accompanied by a parent/guardian who signs the application.
Louisiana-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Louisiana that LA OMV weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel LA hands-free law (Act 453, effective Aug 1, 2025) bans holding a phone while driving
- gavel LA prohibits ALL cell use (even hands-free) for drivers under 18
- gavel LA Class E TIP requires 50 hours of supervised practice (15 at night)
- gavel LA move-over law covers emergency, tow, and utility vehicles with flashing lights
- gavel LA minimum liability insurance 15/30/25
After You Pass: Louisiana License Renewal
6 years
$32
Up to 180 days before expiration
More Louisiana Driving Resources
Louisiana Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Louisiana driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. LA OMV publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does LA OMV require when I show up for the test?
Certified birth certificate or passport, Social Security card, and two proofs of Louisiana residency. Applicants under 18 must bring a driver-education completion certificate and be accompanied by a parent/guardian who signs the application.
How is the Louisiana knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer (at OMV field office or approved third-party driver education provider).
Do I have to read the whole Louisiana handbook to pass the test?
The LA OMV test has 40 questions and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Louisiana handbook version?
LA OMV reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Louisiana test after reading the handbook?
At any LA OMV location. Use our /dmv-near-me/la finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Louisiana driver handbook free to download?
Yes. LA OMV publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Louisiana handbook on my phone?
Yes. The LA OMV site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.