Courtesy Driving School
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Segment 1 course is the first step of Michigan’s required driver education program for a teen to get their driver’s license. Please read about the steps here.
Segment 1 consists of 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of driving instruction, and 4 hours of in-vehicle observation. The course will help you understand the basics of safe driving practices.
You can obtain your Level 1 Learner’s License from the Secretary of State upon the successful completion of Segment 1. This permit will allow you to drive when supervised by a licensed adult in the passenger seat.
You are eligible to enroll in Segment 1 if you are at least 14 years and 8 months old on the first day of the course.
We offer courses across Michigan throughout the year. Classes fill up many months in advance; our summer classes are most popular. We recommend registering as early as possible.
We understand that schedules are busy and you may need to miss time during the course. Any class time missed must be made-up in future sessions prior to certification.
Missing both of the first 2 class days of Segment 1 or more than 3 days of class will result in your removal from the course.
You must bring a photocopy of your birth certificate to the first day of the Segment 1 course. This is mandated by the State of Michigan to verify you meet age eligibility.
You should also bring a pen and notebook. We will provide all curriculum materials needed for the course.
We offer affordable driver education across Michigan with Segment 1 courses starting at $435.
Segment 2 consists of 6 hours of classroom instruction. The course will discuss defensive driving, drinking and driving, road rage, and will help to prepare the student for their Road Test. If you are under the age of 18 you are required to take Segment 2 by the State of Michigan in order to be eligible for a Road Test.
Level 1 Learner's License
Driving Log showing 30 hours
Notebook and pen/pencil
Everyone is eligible to take Segment 2 from Courtesy Driving School no matter where you took Segment 1.
We offer affordable Segment 2 courses for $95.
Teens under 18 years old are eligible to take a road test after holding their Level 1 Learner’s License for a minimum of 6 months, completing the Segment 2 course, and driving the required 50 hours of road practice (including 10 hours at night) with a supervising parent.
Adults over the age of 18 are eligible to take a road test once they have held their Temporary Instruction Permit for at least 30 days, or hold a White Receipt/DSTAR document and their home country license.
We do not offer rental vehicles at this time.
Yes, as long as you have met all the requirements for the Road Test you can take the test prior to your 16th birthday. However, your license will not be upgraded to an Operator's License until your 16th birthday in your Secretary of State account.
Please review our Road Test Terms & Conditions for a list of documents you must bring to the road test.
All minors must be accompanied to their road test. Your Parent/Guardian must sit in the back seat during the on-road portion of the road test.
The Parent/Guardian of a minor may designate a family member or other licensed adult over 21 years old to chaperone your road test. Please complete and bring this form to your test if being accompanied by an alternate adult.
Adults taking the road test cannot be accompanied by anyone in the vehicle.
Practicing is not permitted at our Road Testing sites.
We can schedule you for a new appointment, but you must wait at least 24 hours before retesting.
Click here to view the Michigan Graduated License System requirements.
Students under the age of 18 are required by the State of Michigan to take both Segment 1, Segment 2, and a Road Test. The entire process will take 7 or more months to complete.
Classroom sessions are available for adults (between the age of 18 and 19) at a discounted rate. The sessions are helpful for those who wish to prepare for the written exam at Secretary of State. Driving lessons are available for adults (18 and older) who have a current Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP), with pick up and drop off at home available. Click here for more information.