MICHIGAN DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
Minimum Age for Learner Permit 14 years, 9 months if successfully completed an approved drivers education course (you may enroll in driver's ed at 14 years, 8 months)
Learner Permit holding Period 180 days minimum
Minimum amount of supervised driving 50 hours, including 10 at night; 30 of these 50 hours must be completed before enrolling in Segment 2 of Drivers Education.
Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years
Road Test Yes
Unsupervised driving rules Level 1 license holders may never drive without a qualified supervising driver (a licensed adult at least 21 years old) seated in the front passenger seat. Level 2 license holders are prohibited from driving between 12 midnight to 5 a.m. without a qualified supervising driver present
Passenger rules No restrictions on passengers for Level 2 license holders
Other Driver education is a requirement for drivers under 18.
HOW TO GET YOUR MICHIGAN DRIVER LICENSE STEP-BY-STEP:
1
Obtain driver education certificate
2
Practice for the written Level 1 Learner’s License Exam using our free practice tests
3
Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
4
Take the Level 1 Learner’s License Written Exam
5
Practice driving with your Level 1 Learner’s License
6
Take the Driving Exam
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