Michigan Driver’s License
Teen Checklist
1. DRIVER EDUCATION – SEGMENT 1
At 14 years, 8 months a student can enroll in Segment 1 of a driver education program at an approved school
such as Top Driver.
n Segment 1 driver education includes:
p 24 hours of classroom instruction.
p 6 hours of private behind-the-wheel instruction.
p 4 hours behind-the-wheel observation.
p Scoring at least 70% on a written state test administered by an approved driver education school
such as Top Driver.
n The student will receive a Green Segment 1 Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.
2. LEARNER’S LICENSE – LEVEL 1
To receive a Level 1 License, a student must be 14 years, 9 months and obtain a Level 1 License application.
n To obtain a Level 1 License application bring all of the following to a branch office of the Secretary of State:
p Green Segment 1 Certificate of Completion.
p Certified copy of a birth certificate (not a hospital certificate).
p A completed Level 1 License application signed by a parent or guardian.
p A letter granting permission signed by a parent or guardian.
p A Social Security card.
p Student must also pass a vision test and meet minimum physical and mental standards.
OTHER FACTS
n A student may only drive with a licensed parent/guardian or a designated adult 21 years of age or older.
n Parent/guardian/designated adult must sit in the front seat.
n If driving with a designated adult, the student should carry a signed letter of authorization from parent/guardian.
n There is no fee for a Level 1 License.
n We recommend obtaining a Road Skills Test Study Guide at the Secretary of State office.
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Teen Checklist
3. DRIVER EDUCATION – SEGMENT 2
n Segment 2 driver education includes:
p 6 hours of classroom instruction.
p Student will receive a white Segment 2 Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.
p Scoring at least 70% on a written state test administered by an approved driver education school such
as Top Driver.
OTHER FACTS
To attend Segment 2 driver education:
n A student must have completed at least 30 hours of driving including at least 2 hours of night driving.
p The 30 hours cannot include the 6 hours provided with driver education.
n A minimum of 90 days must pass from the day the student obtains his or her Level 1 License.
4. ROAD TEST
n To receive a Level 2 License, a student must successfully pass a road test after:
p Completing a minimum 50 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 10 hours of night driving.
p Holding a Level 1 License for a minimum of 180 days.
p Scheduling the road test with an independent testing agency approved by the Secretary of State.
pA list of agencies can be found at www.sos.state.mi.us/bbos/3rdpt/index.html, or by calling us at Top Driver.
n The student must bring the following to the road test:
p White Segment 2 Certificate of Completion.
p A driving log documenting a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving; the driving log can be found in the
“Road Skills Test Study Guide” or can be provided by Top Driver.
p The Level 1 License.
p A valid Vehicle Registration and a Proof of Insurance Certificate (insurance bills and receipts are not accepted).
p The required fee.
n Student will receive a Road Skills Test Certificate upon successfully passing the test.
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5. DRIVER’S LICENSE – LEVEL 2 (GRADUATED)
To test for and receive his or her Level 2 (Graduated) Driver’s License, a student must:
n Be at least 16 years of age.
n Have completed Segments 1 and 2 of an approved driver education program.
n Have possessed a Level 1 License for 180 days.
n Be violation and suspension free, and have no at-fault crashes during the 90 days prior to applying for
a Level 2 License.
n Pass a vision test.
n Meet minimum physical and medical licensing standards.
n Have a parent/guardian or responsible adult sign the application to certify the minimum 50 hours of
behind-the-wheel experience.
n Bring the following to the Secretary of State branch office on the testing day:
p The Level 1 License.
p The Road Skills Test Certificate.
p The required fee (cash, check or money order––no credit cards accepted).
OTHER FACTS
n Between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM, a student must drive with a licensed adult 21 years of age or older
unless driving to/from employment.
6. OPERATOR’S LICENSE – LEVEL 3
n To receive a Level 3 Operator’s License, a student must:
p Be at least 17 years of age.
p Have held a Level 2 License for 180 days.
p Must be violation and suspension free, and have no at-fault crashes for 12 consecutive months prior to
applying for the Level 3 License.
OTHER FACTS
n No state-imposed license restrictions.
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Michigan Secretary of State
Locations
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WAYNE COUNTY
Detroit New Super Center
3046 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202
888.767.6424
Detroit Vernor
7760 W. Vernor Hwy.
Detroit, MI 48209
888.767.6424
Detroit Mack-Alter
14634 Mack Ave.
Detroit, MI 48215
888.767.6424
Detroit Livernois
18409 Livernois Ave.
Detroit, MI 48221
888.767.6424
Detroit Downtown
550 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
888.767.6424
Detroit East 8 Mile
9560 E. 8 Mile Rd.
Detroit, MI 48234
888.767.6424
Hamtramck
8717 Joseph Campau St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
888.767.6424
Harper Woods
19258 Kelly Rd.
Harper Woods, MI 48225
888.767.6424
Highland Park
14301 Woodward Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
888.767.6424
Inkster
27165 Cherry Hill Rd.
Inkster, MI 48141
888.767.6424
Central Wayne County Plus
6090 N. Wayne Rd.
Westland, MI 48185
888.767.6424
MACOMB COUNTY
Romeo
71130 Van Dyke Rd.
Bruce, MI 48065
888.767.6424
Chesterfield Township
51305 Gratiot Ave.
Chesterfield, MI 48051
888.767.6424
Clinton Township Super Center
37015 S. Gratiot Ave.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
888.767.6424
Mt. Clemens Downtown
48 Cherry St.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
888.767.6424
Richmond
66775 Gratiot Ave.
Richmond, MI 48062
888.767.6424
Southeast Macomb County
24040 Harper Ave.
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
888.767.6424
Shelby Township
50640 Schoenherr Rd.
Shelby Township, MI 48315
888.767.6424
Sterling Heights
34208 Van Dyke Ave.
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
888.767.6424
Warren Dequindre
28220 Dequindre Rd.
Warren, MI 48092
888.767.6424
Warren 12 Mile
13780 E. 12 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48088
888.767.6424
OAKLAND COUNTY
Clarkston
5807 S. Main St.
Clarkston, MI 48346
888.767.6424
Farmington Hills
35572 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
888.767.6424
Ferndale
261 E. 9 Mile Rd.
Ferndale, MI 48220
888.767.6424
Milford
236 W. Summit St.
Milford, MI 48381
888.767.6424
Southwest Oakland
County Plus
31164 Beck Rd.
Novi, MI 48377
888.767.6424
Oak Park
26196 Greenfield Rd.
Oak Park, MI 48237
888.767.6424
Central Oakland County Plus
1608 N. Perry St.
Pontiac, MI 48340
888.767.6424
Rochester Hills
2250 Crooks Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
888.767.6424
Royal Oak
30911 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
888.767.6424
Southfield
25263 Telegraph Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034
888.767.6424
Troy
1111 E. Long Lake Rd.
Troy, MI 48085
888.767.6424
Waterford
4224 Pontiac Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
888.767.6424
West Bloomfield
4301 Orchard Lake Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
888.767.6424
ST CLAIR COUNTY
Marine City
500 Chartier
Marine City, MI 48039
888.767.6424
Port Huron
2887 Krafft Rd.
Port Huron, MI 48060
888.767.6424
