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Learning to drive is a huge milestone in your child’s life. But for parents, this rite of passage can be a nerve-racking experience. That’s where we come in. At LIVINGSTON DRIVING ACADEMY, we have been providing safe driving instruction for teens throughout Watson, Denham Springs, Walker, Central, Livingston, and beyond for more than 24 years. Whether you’re preparing your teen for their learner’s permit, license, or DMV test or looking for a defensive driving course, we have you covered. Before your teen hits the road, they need a strong foundation of safe driving skills and supervised driving experience. That’s why, at LIVINGSTON DRIVING ACADEMY, we offer a variety of specialized driver’s education courses designed with the needs of young drivers in mind. If you’re looking for comprehensive driver’s ed classes from skilled instructors, you’ve come to the right place.
While our goal is to help young people stay safe on the road, ongoing practice is necessary to achieve this. Once students have completed our course, parents are responsible for riding alongside them for a minimum of 50 hours total, 15 of which must be at night.
While our goal is to help young people stay safe on the road, ongoing practice is necessary to achieve this. Once students have completed our course, parents are responsible for riding alongside them for a minimum of 50 hours total, 15 of which must be at night.
Meet our Staff
Denise O'Neal
Owner and Classroom Instructor
I have been teaching for over 25 years, drove a school bus for 30 years for East Baton Rouge, and trained bus drivers for 5 years. I am a mother of 3 and have 7 grandchildren. I am now recently married again. And having my first Great Grandson in August.
Britney Knight
Classroom Instructor
Britney is a mother of 2 and has been teaching at Live Oak High School for 24 years. She is also my daughter, and she is great as a classroom instructor. The time and effort she puts in is unbelievable. She is like the Energizer Bunny. She keeps going and going, etc.
Corie Crain
Behind the Wheel Instructor
She has worked for us for over 10 years. She is a mom of 2 kids and is a grandmother of 2. She has plenty of patience, and the students love her. She has a great sense of humor and stays so calm with the students.
Monique Wallace
Classroom and Office Worker
Monique is a mother of 5, works tirelessly in the office, and helps me with the everyday running of our school. She is also my daughter. She is certainly an asset and works so well with all the students. She has a gift for understanding how life works. She will be a grandmother in August.
Kathy Griffin
Behind the Wheel Instructor
She has worked for us for over 5 years. She is a mom of 1 and a grandmother. She drives a school bus for Livingston Parish. She has plenty of patience, and the students love her. Her no-nonsense approach is something the students can relate to. She prepares them well for all sorts of situations.
Debbie Etheridge
Behind the Wheel Instructor
Debbie is a bus driver for Livingston Parish. She is a Christian woman who lives life to the fullest and always looks out for others. I am sure your children will like riding with her. Her voice is calming, and she has a lot of patience.
Stephen Foreman
Behind the Wheel Instructor
Stephen was a CDL truck driver instructor and the father of 10 children. He takes a gentle no nonsense approach to teaching our students. He is very patience and is amazing at building a student's confidence. He is a Navy veteran.
Donald Pourciau
Behind the Wheel Instructor
Don was a bus driver for over 10 years for East Baton Rouge. He has an amazing sense of humor and stays very calm under pressure. He is the lead singer in a cover band. And is very patient.
April Johnson
Behind the Wheel Instructor
April is our newest employee. She is patient and very good with students. She drives a school bus for Livingston Parish. Mother of two daughters. Christian women who loves kids.
Martiz Ballard
Behind the Wheel Instructor
Martiz is a bus driver with many years of experience. She has worked with us for many years. A mother and grandmother and is very patient with the students.
About Us
LIVINGSTON DRIVING ACADEMY is a full-service driving school that’s passionate about instilling safe driving habits in adults and teenagers. We are starting our 24 years in the driving school business. Staffed by a team of experienced instructors, our academy provides one-on-one instruction designed to teach fundamental skills and defensive driving practices. Additionally, our comprehensive classroom module includes everything, from textbook, workbook, and video education to guest lectures from law enforcement officials.
To make an appointment at the DMV to obtain the temporary instruction permit, please use the website below.
To make an appointment at the DMV to obtain the temporary instruction permit, please use the website below.
PLEASE READ
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL GET A DRIVER’S LICENSE. THERE IS NO REFUND IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT LEARN TO DRIVE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT WE WILL GIVE THEM 8 HOURS OF BEHIND-THE-WHEEL INSTRUCTION, BUT IT IS UP TO YOU TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE READY FOR A DRIVER’S LICENSE BY PRACTICING WITH THEM.