The Face of DRIVER’S EDUCATION Koala Driving Academy Janay Jones-Clark and Chris Clark, Founders
K oala Driving Acad- emy is a proud family-owned and family-operated business, built on the belief that safe drivers create stronger com- munities. Every member of our family plays an active role in the business, bring- ing care, accountability, and personal commitment to everything we do. For us, driver’s education isn’t just a service-it’s a responsibility we take to heart. Founded by Janay Jones- Clark and Chris Clark, Koala Driving Academy provides complete driver’s education courses for new drivers preparing for licensing in the State of Louisiana. Janay and Chris are deeply committed to delivering high-quality instruction that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become safe, responsible drivers on the roads we all share-both in our local com- munities and beyond. At Koala Driving Academy, we emphasize the impor- tance of understanding the rules of the road and the level of responsibility required to operate a vehicle safely. Our goal is not only to help students pass a test, but to shape lifelong driving habits. New drivers develop essential skills such as safe driving attitudes, hazard awareness and avoidance, and a strong understanding of traffic laws and best practices. Our program begins with a comprehensive class- room phase that provides a
well-rounded educational foundation. Instruction is based on the official Louisi- ana Class E Driving Manual, AAA’s How to Drive pro- gram, and enhanced with current video resources and engaging in-class activities. Students learn how to manage visibility, time, and space in traffic, while building the aware- ness and quick deci- sion-making skills needed to respond to real-world driving situations. The second phase moves stu- dents behind the wheel in our dual-brake training ve- hicle. Under the guidance of a certified instructor seated in the passenger’s seat, students apply classroom knowledge to real driving conditions. This hands- on experience reinforces proper driving mechanics, decision-making, and safe operating practices. Once both phases are suc- cessfully completed, Koala Driving Academy offers the Louisiana OMV Road Skills Test directly from our facili- ty. Students drive a state-ap- proved route in our training vehicle, demonstrating their ability to safely operate a ve- hicle and confidently share the roadway with others. If you’re ready to enroll your new driver in an upcoming class, visit koal- adrivingacademy.com, stop by our office at 4606 Jones Creek Road, Suite 140, or call (225) 465-7044 for more information.
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We look forward to getting you KOALA-FIED to drive.
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