Michigan Driver Education FAQs

You can begin Segment 1 driver education at 14 years and 8 months. You can apply for a Level 1 License at 14 years and 9 months after completing the required Segment 1 process.

Yes. Teens under 18 must complete Michigan’s two-segment driver education program through state-certified providers as part of the GDL system.

Segment 1 requires at least 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and 4 hours of observation. You must also pass the Segment 1 state exam with at least 70%.

No. TeenDrivingCourse is a supplementary online learning resource and does not replace Michigan’s required Segment 1 instruction or certificate.

You can obtain a Level 1 License at 14 years and 9 months after completing Segment 1 and meeting Michigan’s licensing requirements.

You may practice with a licensed parent or guardian or, with the required parental permission, a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old.

You need at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including at least 2 hours at night, and you must have held your Level 1 License for at least three consecutive months.

Segment 2 requires at least 6 hours of classroom instruction and a state-approved knowledge exam. You must first complete Segment 1, hold your Level 1 License for at least three consecutive months, and log at least 30 hours of supervised driving with 2 hours at night.

You need at least 50 hours, including 10 hours of nighttime driving, recorded in your driving log.

You must be at least 15, have held your Level 1 License for six consecutive months, complete Segment 2, and log at least 50 supervised hours including 10 nighttime hours. You must also meet Michigan’s clean-record requirement immediately before the test.

It consists of a vehicle inspection, a basic control skills test, and an on-road driving test.

Level 2 begins at age 16 after you meet the required driver education, supervised-driving, clean-record, and driving skills test requirements.

Generally, no. Level 2 drivers cannot drive between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., although Michigan provides exceptions for certain work, authorized activities, or travel with a qualifying adult.

Generally, you may have no more than one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member, subject to Michigan’s listed exceptions.

You can receive the Level 3 License at age 17 after holding Level 2 for at least six months and remaining crash- and violation-free for the required 12-month period.