Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Lafayette, LA
Founded in 1995, Southwest Safety Training has established itself as Acadiana's premier driving education institution. As a second-generation family-owned business, we combine over three decades of industry leadership with a commitment to innovation and safety. Our team includes certified Driver Rehab Specialists and Bioptic Lens instructors, making us the only school in the region qualified to train drivers with disabilities. We pioneered the integration of privatized DMV services, offering unparalleled convenience for license and registration needs.With a AAA-developed curriculum and a fleet of training vehicles unmatched in Acadiana, we emphasize critical skills like parallel parking that many competitors overlook. Our instructors maintain CPR and First Aid certifications, reflecting our unwavering focus on student safety. Holding leadership roles in state and national driving education associations, we actively shape industry standards while maintaining personalized instruction that prioritizes individual student needs.
Services
Driver Education
Defensive Driving
CPR Training
Auto Title Services
REAL ID Assistance
Bioptic Lens Training
Vehicle Registration
Driver Rehab
First Aid Courses
License Renewals
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Louisiana's oldest driving school with 30+ years of experience
- Only Acadiana school offering Bioptic Lens driver training
- Multilingual instruction in English, Spanish, and French
- First privatized DMV services in the region
- AAA-certified curriculum with specialized safety training
Associations and certifications
- AAA
- Driving School Association of Louisiana
- Louisiana Council on Driver Education
What people say
Excellent instructors
Specialized disability training
Convenient DMV services
Life-saving skills
Professional staff
Services
Driver Education
Our state-approved driver education programs include 38-hour and 14-hour courses for teens and adults. Specialized training covers defensive driving techniques, traffic law compliance, and real-world scenario preparation. All courses meet Louisiana OMV requirements and include both classroom instruction and hands-on driving practice.
Bioptic Lens Training
We provide specialized driver training for individuals with uncorrectable vision impairments using Bioptic Telescopic Lenses. Our certified specialists offer personalized instruction to help legally blind drivers develop safe driving techniques while meeting state licensing requirements for adaptive driving equipment.
Privatized DMV Services
Our in-house DMV services include license renewals, vehicle registrations, title transfers, and REAL ID upgrades. Customers avoid government office lines while accessing most standard DMV services in a convenient, private setting with experienced staff assistance.
Defensive Driving
This state-approved course reduces insurance premiums and traffic violation points. Participants learn accident prevention techniques, hazard recognition, and safe driving practices through interactive classroom instruction and practical exercises tailored to Louisiana road conditions.
CPR & First Aid
American Heart Association-certified courses cover CPR, AED, and first aid for infants, children, and adults. Training includes hands-on practice with industry-standard equipment and meets OSHA requirements for workplace safety certification.
People
Rev. Dayne Huval
Owner & Driver Rehab Specialist
Second-generation owner with over 15 years in driver education. Certified Bioptic Lens specialist and Louisiana Council on Driver Education secretary. Holds leadership roles in state and national driving associations while maintaining daily operational involvement.
Questions
What driver education courses do you offer?
We provide 38-hour courses for teens aged 14-17 and 14-hour courses for adults. Specialized programs include defensive driving, DUI education, and Bioptic Lens training for visually impaired drivers.
Do you have on-site DMV services?
Yes, we offer Louisiana's first privatized DMV services including license renewals, title transfers, REAL ID upgrades, and permit/license upgrades. Some services require original documents.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors hold state certifications and maintain CPR/First Aid credentials. Our team includes three of only six Bioptic Lens specialists in Louisiana.
Do you offer multilingual instruction?
Yes, we provide driving courses in English, Spanish, and French, making us one of Louisiana's most linguistically accessible driving schools.
What safety certifications do you provide?
We offer American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid training, defensive driving courses with insurance discounts, and specialized safety programs for businesses and government agencies.
Can I get free training through grants?
Businesses operating over 3 years with fewer than 50 employees may qualify for grants covering up to $3,000 in annual training costs through our partnership programs.
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