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Segment 1 Class & Drives

Congratulations! Your son or daughter is at least 14 years, 8 months old and is eligible to begin driver’s education. Your first step begins by granting permission to your teen to enroll in a Segment 1 driver’s education course.

Learn More About Segment 1

If this is your first time doing this, it can become confusing. Life Driving Academy was designed by parents, so we understand. The information below is here 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

  • Overview

    Requirements

    • 14 years, 8 months of age minimum
    • Permission of parent/guardian

    Availability

    • Driver’s education providers who are certified to
      teach teens

    Minimum Course Content

    • 24 hours of classroom instruction
    • 6 hours behind-the-wheel driving experience
    • Four hours of observation time in a training vehicle

    Restrictions

    • May drive only with a driver’s education instructor, unless the school has issued a limited parent driving permit
  • General Information

    • Welcome to Life Driving Academy! As a parent or legal guardian, your first step begins by granting permission to your teen to enroll in a Segment 1 driver’s education course certified by the Michigan Department of State. We hope you will pick us! You have the right to postpone enrolling your teen in driver’s education if you feel he or she is not ready to take on the responsibilities of learning to drive. Segment 1 of driver’s education consists of a minimum of 24 hours of classroom instruction, a minimum of six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and a minimum of four hours of observation time in a training vehicle. Segment 1 is designed to prepare teens to acquire a Level 1 License. Upon successful completion of Segment 1 (including the Segment 1 Knowledge Test) developed by the Department of State, a driver’s education Segment 1 Certificate of Completion will be issued to your teen. The Segment 1 Certificate of Completion is NOT a permit to drive and cannot be treated as a driver’s license. You may want to request a final assessment of your son or daughter’s driving skills after the instruction has been completed. After completing Segment 1, your teen is ready to apply for a Level 1 License. Both you and your teen must go to a Secretary of State office to apply for the Level 1 License.
  • Points to Remember

    • Contact us in advance of when you wish your teen to start GDL. Failure to apply in advance may delay enrollment until
      the next session.
    • Your teen must be at least 14 years, 8 months of age to begin Segment 1 of driver’s education.
    • First day of class will be a Parent Orientation Meeting.
    • Please notify us if your teen has any physical or medical conditions that might affect his or her classroom or driving instruction.
    • Vision screening will be required prior to your teen’s approval to begin the behind-the-wheel instruction as part of Segment 1 of the driver education course.
    • Obtain a certified copy of your teen’s birth certificate—hospital birth certificates are not acceptable. Certified birth certificates are available from the county clerk’s office of the county where your teen was born.
    • A Passport will also be accepted.
    • Make plans to ensure your teen has safe transportation to and from the Segment 1 class.
    • The driver’s education Segment 1 Certificate of Completion is NOT a permit to drive and cannot be treated as a driver’s license.

SEGMENT 1 CLASSES AND DRIVES

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Canton, MI High Schools in Canton

Date

Current Month

September 2025

sat20sep2:45 pmSegment 1: Sep 20 - Oct 132:45-4:45 PM @ Plymouth High School

October 2025

wed01oct3:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 1 - Oct 223:00 - 5:00 PM @ Canton Prep High School

sat11oct2:45 pmSegment 1: Oct 11 - Nov 32:45-4:45 PM @ Plymouth High School

November 2025

sat01nov2:45 pmSegment 1: Nov 1 - Nov 242:45-4:45 PM @ Plymouth High School

sat22nov2:45 pmSegment 1: Nov 22 - Dec 152:45-4:45 PM @ Plymouth High School

Livonia | Northville, MI Schools in Northville

Date

Current Month

July 2025

sat26jul10:00 amSegment 1: Jul 26 - Aug 23 (FULL)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ NORTHVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

September 2025

sat13sep2:30 pmSegment 1: Sep 13 - Oct 62:30 - 4:30 PM @ NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

October 2025

sat04oct2:30 pmSegment 1: Oct 4 - Oct 272:30 - 4:30 PM @ NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

sat25oct2:30 pmSegment 1: Oct 25 - Nov 172:30 - 4:30 PM @ NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

November 2025

sat15nov2:30 pmSegment 1: Nov 15 - Dec 82:30 - 4:30 PM @ NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

December 2025

sat06dec2:30 pmSegment 1: Dec 6 - Dec 202:30 - 4:30 PM @ NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Novi, MI Novi HS | Novi Life Office

Date

Current Month

July 2025

sat26jul10:00 amSegment 1: Jul 26 - Aug 22 (FULL)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ NOVI LIFE OFFICE

August 2025

mon11aug5:00 pmSegment 1: Aug 11 - Aug 28 (FULL)5:00 - 7:00 PM @ NOVI LIFE OFFICE

September 2025

sat13sep3:00 pmSegment 1: Sep 13 - Oct 83:00 - 5:00 PM @ NOVI HIGH SCHOOL

wed24sep7:00 pmSegment 1: Sep 24 - Oct 177:00 - 9:00 PM @ NOVI LIFE OFFICE

November 2025

sat15nov3:00 pmSegment 1: Nov 15 - Dec 103:00 - 5:00 PM @ NOVI HIGH SCHOOL

Plymouth, MI Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

Date

Current Month

July 2025

tue22jul10:00 amSegment 1: Jul 22 - Aug 8 (FULL)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon28jul12:00 pmSegment 1: Jul 28 - Aug 14 (FULL)12:00 - 2:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon28jul2:00 pmSegment 1: Jul 28 - Aug 14 (FULL)2:00 - 4:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon28jul7:00 pmSegment 1: Jul 28 - Aug 14 (FULL)7:00 - 9:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

August 2025

sat09aug10:00 amSegment 1: Aug 9 - Sep 14 (FULL)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon11aug5:00 pmSegment 1: Aug 11 - Aug 28 (FULL)5:00 - 7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

tue12aug10:00 amSegment 1: Aug 12 - Aug 29 (FULL)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon18aug12:00 pmSegment 1: Aug 18 - Sep 5 (FULL)12:00 - 2:00 PM | 5:00 - 7:00 PM* @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

September 2025

tue09sep7:00 pmSegment 1: Sep 9 - Oct 17:00 - 9:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon15sep5:00 pmSegment 1: Sep 15 - Oct 85:00 - 7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

October 2025

tue14oct7:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 14 - Nov 67:00 - 9:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon20oct5:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 20 - Nov 125:00 - 7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

November 2025

sat08nov10:00 amSegment 1: Nov 8 - Dec 14 (Weekends)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon17nov7:00 pmSegment 1: Nov 17 - Dec 117:00 - 9:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon24nov5:00 pmSegment 1: Nov 24 - Dec 175:00 - 7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

SPECIAL NEEDS SEGMENT 1 CLASSES

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ADD | ADHD | ASD Plymouth, MI

Do you have a teen struggling with a cognitive disorder?
Concerned about your teen being in a mainstream class and missing out on vital information?
These are tailored classes for those that want a smaller class with extra attention, explanation, and more drive time.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Date

Current Month

August 2025

mon04aug2:00 pmSegment 1: (ADHD|ASD) Aug 4 - Aug 29 (FULL)2:00 - 4:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

September 2025

mon15sep5:00 pmSegment 1: (ADHD|ASD) Sep 15 - Oct 95:00 - 7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

ADD | ADHD | ASD Farmington Hills, MI

Do you have a teen struggling with a cognitive disorder?

Concerned about your teen being in a mainstream class and missing out on vital information?

These are tailored classes for those that want a smaller class with extra attention, explanation, and more drive time.

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