Segment 2 Class

Time to take it to the next level! So, you’ve had your Level 1 License for at least 3 months and now are ready to take the last set of classes. You are soon on your way to taking the driving test so you can start driving on your own – awesome!

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Learn More About Segment 2

Well, you’ve made it thus far, you’re great. LIFE Driving Academy has been influenced by the Police department, so much of our teaching is based off a police perspective. The information below is information to further educate you in the process of understanding more about Segment 1. This information is taken directly from The Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing: A Guide for Parents. You can download a PDF file of the brochure HERE

Teen Licensing Timeline

Overview
Requirements

30 hours minimum of supervised driving time including a minimum of two hours night driving

Held a valid Level 1 License for not less than three continuous months
Availability

Driver education providers who are certified to teach teens

Minimum Course Content

6 hours of classroom driver education instruction
General Information
To enroll in Segment 2, your teen must have held a valid Level 1 License for not less than three continuous months. The Department of State requires that your teen must log at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including two hours at night, with a licensed parent, guardian or designated licensed adult age 21 or older before entering Segment 2.
Points To Remember
Your teen is still driving with their Level 1 Learners License when taking the Segment 2 course, so they must be accompanied by a licensed parent, licensed legal guardian or designated licensed adult age 21 or older when driving to or from the course.

Obtain the following from the Segment 2 certified provider:
– A copy of the Driving Skills Test Study Guide (SOS-360), which includes detailed information about the road test.

– A copy of a Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract, to help you and your teen communicate and agree on the responsibilities of the new driver and the parent.

For a teen to participate in a Segment 2 driver education course, a supervised driving log must be presented to the Segment 2 driver education instructor verifying at least 30 hours (including 2 hours of nighttime driving) were completed with a licensed parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver 21 years of age or older designated by the parent or legal guardian before beginning the course. In addition, the log must be presented to the Third Party Skills Test Examiner showing that at least 50 hours (including 10 hours of nighttime driving) were completed with a licensed parent, guardian, or licensed driver 21 years of age or older designated by the parent or legal guardian before beginning the Driving Skills Test.
Level 2 License
Requirements

Teen is at least 16 years old.

Meet physical and medical licensing standards.

Possessed a Level 1 License for six months.

Completed Segment 1 and 2 of an approved driver education program.

Passed a driving skills test and presented a skills test certificate.

Must present proof of legal presence. (Proof of a Social Security number, identity and Michigan residency will also be required if it was not provided at Level 1.)

Completed a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving time, including 10 hours at night.

Must be violation and suspension free, and have no at-fault crashes during the 90 days prior to applying for the Level 2 License.

Have a parent or legal guardian sign the application and certify the minimum 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.
Availability

Obtain Level 2 License at a Secretary of State branch office (a fee is required)

Restrictions

Prohibited from using a cell phone while driving

Shall not operate a motor vehicle between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. except when: driving to or from or in the course of employment; driving to or from an authorized activity; or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older designated by the parent or legal guardian.

Shall not operate a motor vehicle at any time with more than 1 passenger in the vehicle who is less than 21 years of age except: when the additional passengers are immediate family members; when driving to or from or in the course of employment; while going to or from an authorized activity; or when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older designated by the parent or legal guardian.