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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 understating 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 PCEP High Schools (PHS)

october 2023

sat07oct2:45 pmSegment 1: Oct 7 - Oct 282:45-4:45 PM @ Plymouth HS

tue10oct3:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 10 - Oct 273:00 - 5:00 PM @ Canton Prep HS

sat28oct2:45 pmSegment 1: Oct 28 - Nov 182:45-4:45 PM @ Plymouth HS

november 2023

sat18nov2:45 pmSegment 1: Nov 18 - Dec 92:45-4:45 PM @ Plymouth HS

Livonia | Northville, MI Northville Christian School

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Novi, MI Novi HS | Novi Life Office

october 2023

mon16oct7:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 16 - Nov 37:00 - 9:00 PM @ NOVI LIFE OFFICE

sat28oct3:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 28 - Nov 213:00 - 5:00 PM @ NOVI HIGH SCHOOL

sun29oct2:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 29 - Dec 9 (Weekends)2:00 - 4:00 PM @ NOVI LIFE OFFICE

november 2023

tue14nov7:00 pmSegment 1: Nov 14 - Dec 77:00 - 9:00 PM @ NOVI LIFE OFFICE

december 2023

mon04dec5:00 pmSegment 1: Dec 4 - Dec 215:00 - 7:00 PM @ NOVI LIFE OFFICE

sat23dec12:00 pmSegment 1: Dec 23 - Jan 7 (CHRISTMAS BREAK 12PM)12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Novi Life Office

Plymouth, MI Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

october 2023

tue03oct7:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 3 - Oct 207:00-9:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon16oct5:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 16 - Nov 35:00-7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

sat28oct10:00 amSegment 1: Oct 28 - Dec 3 (WEEKENDS)10:00 AM -12:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon30oct7:00 pmSegment 1: Oct 30 - Nov 167:00-9:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

november 2023

mon13nov5:00 pmSegment 1: Nov 13 - Nov 305:00-7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

mon20nov7:00 pmSegment 1: Nov 20 - Dec 137:00-9:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

december 2023

mon04dec5:00 pmSegment 1: Dec 4 - Dec 215:00 - 7:00 PM @ DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH (PARC)

sat23dec10:00 amSegment 1: Dec 23 - Jan 7 (CHRISTMAS BREAK 10AM)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

sat23dec4:00 pmSegment 1: Dec 23 - Jan 7 (CHRISTMAS BREAK 4PM)4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)

january 2024

tue16jan7:00 pmSegment 1: Jan 16 - Feb 87:00 - 9:00 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

october 2023

wed11oct5:00 pmSegment 1: (ADHD|ASD) Oct 11 - Nov 35:00-7:00 PM @ Downtown Plymouth (PARC)