Driver Education

Please read all the information on this page carefully before you choose a class and register your student. 

Michigan’s graduated driver licensing process requires that teens 17 and younger take Segment 1, Segment 2 and a Driving Test. For more information about the state’s graduated driver licensing process and teen driver safety, visit the Secretary of State website: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/new-drivers

For questions regarding Drivers Education, please email cohlsson@warmemorial.org

Days and Times May Change

Please note that all classes are subject to change from in-person instruction to virtual instruction, as The War Memorial will continually follow CDC, MDHHS, and other government guidelines in place at the time a session begins. Please make sure you provide a correct email address and phone number during registration so we may contact you with enrollment confirmation, class updates, and alert you if any changes should occur.

Cancelation Policy

Cancelations for Drivers Training will be accepted up to 72 hours in advance of a session. Registrants have the option to transfer to a future session, or may request a full refund. If cancellation occurs within the 72 hour window of class, you will not be eligible for a class transfer, and will automatically be refunded and a processing fee of $20 will be deducted. Please note that all cancelations must be sent via email to Charles Ohlsson at cohlsson@warmemorial.org.

SEGMENT 1 - ages 18 and younger

Requirement:

Students must be 14 years and 8 months to 17 years old. Please read all of the information on this page carefully BEFORE you choose a class and register your student. 

Driving instruction:

Driving instructors will set up drives with students around their schedule. On the first day of class, students need to know their availability during the three weeks of class as instructors may begin assigning driving times that day.

Important

After successfully completing Segment 1, students will receive a Segment 1 Certificate. This certificate needs to be taken to the Secretary of State to obtain a Level 1 License as soon as possible. The process will be explained to students in class, but students and parents should read the Segment 1 Certificate for more information. Please keep this certificate in a safe place. Replacement certificates are to be ordered from and paid to The Grosse Pointe Driving School, reachable at 586 601 9698.

SEGMENT 2, ages 18 and younger

About:

Segment 2 is classroom instruction only; there are no driving lessons. The following topics are covered: risk awareness, alcohol and driving, drug-impaired driving and illness, distracted driving, drowsy driving, sleep and emotions, anatomical gift donation, and driving test explanation.

Requirements:

Student must have their Level 1 License from the Secretary of State for at least 3 MONTHS and completed at least 30 hours of driving.

Class instruction:

Segment 2 classes will be in person for all three days. Because it's a short class, the Secretary of State requires attendance each day. 

Important:

After successfully completing Segment 2, students will receive a Segment 2 Certificate. This certificate is needed for the Driving Test, and eventually to get the student's Level 2 License. Please place this certificate in a safe place. Replacement certificates are to be ordered from and paid to The Grosse Pointe Driving School, reachable at 586 601 9698.