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Southwest Safety Training Southwest Safety Training has been established since 1995 and is locally owned and operated by Rick and Glenda Poulan. Rick Poulan brings with him 30 years of driver safety training. We attribute much of our success to one-on-one instruction and the caring attitude and experience of our instructors.

Our mission is to offer individual development of safe driving and comprehensive knowledge of today's highway system for young teenage drivers and adults. A program of study has been developed by Southwest Safety Training, which covers all aspects of your driving task. We also intend to help the public realize that driving is a serious undertaking and that the driving task is a great responsibility. We intend to offer individual development of safe driving and comprehensive knowledge to today's transportation system. Southwest Safety Training, Inc. pledges to maintain standards above those set by local, state and federal government.
Highlights and features
  • Adult Courses, Teen Courses, Defensive Courses
Associations and certifications
  • Driving School Association of the Americas
  • National Safety Council
Services
38 Hour Course
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This is a 38 hour course mandated by the State of LA to enable students 15-16 years of age wanting to obtain a drivers license. Students must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours behind the wheel driving instruction. The classroom instruction is done within 4 to 5 days.
4 Hour Defensive Driving
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This 4-hour course is an introduction to the principles of Defensive Driving condensed from an eight hour Defensive Driving Course. The 4-hour Course covers the major elements of defensive driving in a shorter period of time. This is the answer for firms that want to learn the latest life saving techniques, but don't have a full eight hours to spend in class.
Reviews (11)
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RedDarthMawl
Jun 13, 2022
The people here are very nice unlike the city government run DMV this place is patient with you. It is fast pace with getting to you. I took my driver's ED class and road skills test here.
Kayla Newitt
Feb 10, 2022
This place has made the drivers ed experience so amazing for my daughter. She came home actually having learned something everyday. The very only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 starts is the wait time it is going to take for her to complete the driving portion of that class. It is going to take a couple of months however, it will be one on one and I feel like she will get a lot of from that experience then when they use to do drivers ed classes with 4 people in the car.
Damon LaCombe
Jan 23, 2022
I had the privilege of dealing with the PTA the area where you get your license. The beautiful lady whom operates that area is sweet and kind and very knowledgeable. She is a pleasure to deal with.
Chloe Trahan
Jan 23, 2022
Mr. Damon was great! Katie and Christine are so nice and helpful! Would recommend Southwest Safety to anyone!
Emma Dugas
Jan 15, 2022
Terrible. It's in this weird cultish strip mall church. The owner is creepy and rude. The woman that prints the license is also rude and clearly hates her job. When I was doing my driving hours the lady was trying to show me pictures of her dog while I was driving and made me stop at Wendy's for her. Sure I learned how to drive but should have went elsewhere
Emily Legros
Jan 05, 2022
We had a wonderful experience! When we went for the road skills test, the instructor talked to our daughter and calmed her. It was fantastic!
Albert Gros
Jan 05, 2022
The instructors are great and went out of their way to make my young drivers feel comfortable. Great service and easy to work with.
Nicole LeBlanc
Jan 03, 2022
Southwest Safety Training made the process of getting our daughter her license seamless. The staff was very helpful, specifically the receptionist and Damon, the road skills test instructor. Damon went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was at ease before and during her road skills test. Would highly recommend.
Bonn Martin
Nov 14, 2021
Do not go to this driving school, seems like they have prejudice activity going on and that's seem very unprofessional for an establishment as such. i would not recommend anyone go here and to please take your money and time somewhere else where they make you feel comfortable and not discriminated against. It's really embarrassing that we are still subjected to this type of treatment and behavior. Attending this school has truly left a sour taste in my mouth, it's truly disgusting!
Bryce C.
Feb 11, 2021
Great instructors who actually care about their students' wellbeing. A little pricey? Maybe. But at what cost is someone's life? I recommend this place to everyone I can. Plus the lady in the private DMV has been extremely helpful when I lost my license.
Lanis
Oct 20, 2018
Great place for drivers education training, but very unprofessional, rude, and unknowledgeable when it comes to title transfer. Tried to overcharge on taxes, and did not accept DMV approved paperwork. Had to go to DMV who stated they obviously do not know what they were doing or simply are untrained to know the difference. Very disappointed to say the least. Don't waste your time thinking they can help with title transfer.