Teen Driver
Michigan uses a multi-step system for teens to earn driving privileges known as Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL). Teens who have reached the age of 14 years and 8 months are eligible to enroll in Segment 1 Driver Education, thus beginning Segment 1.
Teens must be at least age 14 years and 8 months to begin Segment 1 driver education. The course is held over a minimum of 3 weeks, includes at least 24 hours in the classroom, 6 hours of driving, 4 hours of observation driving time, and a written examination. Parents need to communicate with their teen’s driver education instructor to receive feedback on their teen’s progress. A Parent Driving Permit may be offered to allow teens to practice driving while attending Segment 1—learn the restrictions of the permit and specifics of what should be practiced.
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Applying for a Level 1 Learner’s License:
- Must be at least age 14 and 9 months
- Must pass a vision and health screening
- Parent or legal guardian must accompany teen to the Secretary of State (SOS) office and sign the application form
Documents required at the SOS office:
• Proof of Social Security number, legal presence, identity, and Michigan residency, and a Michigan Driver Education Segment 1 Certificate of Completion See list of eligible documents at Michigan.gov/TeenDriver
Level 1 Learner’s License Restrictions:
Teens must always be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or designated licensed driver age 21 or older. Seatbelts are required for everyone in the front seat and everyone under age 16 in the vehicle. Teens are prohibited from texting while driving and from using a hand-held cellphone while driving.
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The major reason for crashes among newly licensed drivers is inexperience. Driver education introduces teens to the mechanics of driving, but it is just the beginning of the learning process. From there, parents need to continue practice driving with their teens while they gain experience in all types of situations and conditions in order to reduce their risk of crashing. After teens are issued a Level 1 Learner’s License, parents are required to log a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving time with their teens, including 10 hours at night.
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Teens must hold a Level 1 Learner’s License a minimum of 3 months and have completed 30 of the 50 hours of required supervised driving time with their parents (including 2 of the 10 hours at nighttime). Segment 2 includes a minimum of 6 hours of classroom instruction and a written exam. Driving Skills Test: Teens must hold a Level 1 Learner’s License a minimum of 6 months. Parents must certify that the minimum required parent supervised driving time (50 hours including 10 at nighttime) was completed. The driving skills test includes a vehicle inspection, basic control skills test, and an on-road driving test.
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Applying for a Level 2 Intermediate License:
- Must be at least age 16
- Must be 90 days crash and violation free
- Parent or legal guardian must accompany their teen to the SOS office and sign the license application Documents required at the SOS office:
Legal presence
Identity
Proof of Michigan residency
Level 1 Learner’s License
Michigan Driver Education Segment 2 Certificate of Completion
Driving Skills Test Certificate (Which we provide)
Level 2 Intermediate License Restrictions:
Teens may drive without supervision, but they have restrictions. No more than one passenger who is younger than age 21. No driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Exceptions to these nighttime and passenger restrictions include when additional passengers are immediate family members, when driving to or from work or as part of work, or to or from an authorized activity. No hand-held cellphone uses. No texting. Seatbelts are required for everyone in the front seat, and everyone under age 16 in vehicle.
Additional family rules to consider:
Additional family rules to consider:
- No passengers, no nighttime driving, no electronic communication or entertainment devices, and require seatbelts by all in the vehicle regardless of age.
- Parent-Teen Driving Agreement: Crash rates peak during the first 6 months that teens drive without supervision, making this an essential time for parents to provide guidance, oversight, and set limits. Parents who do this have teens that are less likely to receive traffic tickets or be involved in traffic crashes. Inexperience and immaturity combine to make young drivers especially at-risk at night, after drinking alcohol, with passengers, when unbelted, and when using cellphones. Parents are strongly encouraged to visit Michigan.gov/TeenDriver and complete the sample agreement that will help to keep teens safe.
Level 3 Full LicienseAfter you have had your Level 2 license for at least six months, you may be eligible for your Level 3 full license. You must be at least 17 years old to get your Level 3 license. You must also have driven for 12 straight months without getting:
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When you are eligible for a Level 3 license, one will made and mailed. It will be using your picture on file from your Level 2 license. There is no fee for this license. Once you get your Level 3 license, there are no state-imposed license restrictions.
If you turn 18 at any time during the GDL system, the process ends. Depending on what stage you are at in the system, you may need a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP). Check with the SOS for instructions if you are in this category.
If you turn 18 at any time during the GDL system, the process ends. Depending on what stage you are at in the system, you may need a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP). Check with the SOS for instructions if you are in this category.
Check out Michigan.gov/TeenDriver for further information.
Also see Michigan Secretary of State for additional information about licenses.
If you are over 18 years old, check out our adults page.
Make sure you check out our blog for the best tips for your road test!
Also see Michigan Secretary of State for additional information about licenses.
If you are over 18 years old, check out our adults page.
Make sure you check out our blog for the best tips for your road test!
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