ONLINE TEEN DRIVER EDUCATION
FLEXIBLE ONLINE DRIVER EDUCATION
FOR NEW DRIVERS IN MICHIGAN.
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Work through the self-paced online course on your schedule and strengthen your understanding of traffic rules, hazard awareness, and defensive driving before beginning Michigan’s required Segment 1 program.
Use your course study materials to review traffic laws, safe-driving practices, and other topics you may encounter during Michigan’s driver education and licensing process. Segment 1 requires a score of at least 70% on the state exam.
Complete Segment 1 and obtain your Level 1 License at 14 years and 9 months, then complete supervised driving, Segment 2, and the remaining licensing requirements to work toward your Level 2 License at age 16.
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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.
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Michigan uses a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system for drivers under 18. The program includes two required driver education segments and three licensing levels: the Level 1 Learner’s License, Level 2 Intermediate License, and Level 3 Full License.
You can begin Segment 1 driver education at 14 years and 8 months, while the Level 1 License becomes available at 14 years and 9 months. Michigan requires teens under 18 to complete driver education through state-certified providers as part of the GDL process.
Michigan’s required driver education is divided into two stages. Segment 1 includes at least 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and 4 hours of observation. You must earn at least 70% on the Segment 1 state exam to pass.
After Segment 1, you can apply for a Level 1 License. You then gain supervised driving experience before becoming eligible for Segment 2 and eventually the driving skills test. TeenDrivingCourse can serve as a supplementary learning resource, but it does not replace Michigan’s required instruction through a state-certified driver education provider.
Segment 1 is the first required driver education course for Michigan teens. It must include at least 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 4 hours of observation. Classroom instruction is limited to two hours per day, and the course must be spread over at least three weeks.
You must also pass the Segment 1 state exam with a score of at least 70%. Once you complete the Segment 1 requirements, you and your parent or guardian can visit a Secretary of State office to apply for the Level 1 License.
A Level 1 License allows you to practice only with a qualified supervising driver. This can be a licensed parent or guardian or, with the required parental permission, a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old.
TeenDrivingCourse does not substitute for Segment 1 or provide the state-required Segment 1 instruction or certificate. Its role is supplementary: you can use online study material to strengthen your driving knowledge before and during the Michigan licensing process.
Once you have your Level 1 License, supervised practice becomes an important part of your preparation. Before you can take Segment 2, Michigan requires at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including at least 2 hours at night, recorded in your driving log. You must also have held your Level 1 License for at least three consecutive months.
Segment 2 is the final required driver education classroom segment for Michigan teens. It consists of at least 6 hours of classroom instruction, with no more than two hours of classroom instruction per day. A Segment 2 knowledge exam is also administered at the end of the course.
Michigan requires at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, before you can take the driving skills test. Your driving log documents this practice.
To take the driving skills test, you must also have completed Segment 2 and held your Level 1 License for at least six consecutive months. You must have no convictions, civil infractions, license suspensions, or at-fault crashes during the 90 days immediately before the test and Level 2 application.
The driving skills test includes three parts:
You will need your Level 1 License, Segment 2 Certificate of Completion, required driving log, and proof of valid vehicle insurance and registration for the test.
At age 16, you can progress to the Level 2 Intermediate License after meeting Michigan’s requirements. Level 2 provides greater driving privileges but still includes restrictions on nighttime driving and passengers.
You generally cannot drive between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless an exception applies, such as traveling to or from work or an authorized activity or driving with a qualifying supervising adult. You are also limited to one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member, subject to Michigan’s exceptions.
After holding the Level 2 License for at least six months and remaining crash- and violation-free for the required 12-month period, you can progress to the Level 3 Full License at age 17. Tickets, crashes, suspensions, and violations of license restrictions can extend the time required to reach Level 3.
Level 2 drivers have additional rules that remain in effect until they progress to Level 3. Nighttime driving and passenger restrictions are particularly important to remember. Plan your trips around these limits rather than risking a violation that could delay your progress through the GDL system.
Michigan has specific restrictions on cell phone use for Level 1 and Level 2 drivers. Except in an emergency, these drivers cannot use a cell phone while driving. Michigan also requires hands-free operation for drivers under its distracted-driving rules.
The safest approach is simple: put your phone away before you start driving and leave it there until the vehicle is parked.
Michigan’s GDL system includes specific periods during which your driving record must remain clean. You need a clean 90-day period before the driving skills test and must remain crash- and violation-free for the required 12-month period before receiving the Level 3 License.
Following the restrictions and avoiding preventable violations can help you stay on schedule as you move through the licensing levels.
Michigan requires vehicles to carry no-fault auto insurance. The required policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Property Protection Insurance (PPI), and Residual Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability (BI/PD) coverage.
PIP coverage has multiple options, including unlimited coverage and several lower coverage levels subject to Michigan’s eligibility rules. BI/PD coverage also has selectable limits, with the current minimum limits being $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $10,000 for property damage in another state.
Before you begin driving regularly, review your family's auto insurance policy and speak with your insurance provider about the coverage that applies to you.
Michigan’s licensing system requires teens under 18 to complete approved driver education through Segment 1 and Segment 2. An online supplementary course cannot replace those state-required segments.
TeenDrivingCourse can instead provide additional opportunities to review driving concepts at your own pace. Studying traffic rules, defensive-driving principles, hazard awareness, and right-of-way concepts before and during your licensing journey can help reinforce what you learn through your required driver education and supervised practice.
The most important distinction is between online study, required driver education, and supervised driving. Your TeenDrivingCourse studies do not count as Segment 1 or Segment 2 hours, and they do not replace professional behind-the-wheel instruction from a Michigan-certified provider.
Michigan gives you a structured path from your first driver education course to your full license. Use each stage to build knowledge, gain supervised experience, and develop the habits you will need when you begin driving independently.
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