We were formerly known as Central Driving School

Office: (517) 881-0990

SEGMENT 1 OKEMOS

Segment 1 Course Requirements:

  • Teen must be minimum age of 14 years, 8 months by first day of class (Must be 17 yrs or less. Cannot be or turn 18 during the class. Any questions please call us)
  • Teen must be minimum age of 14 years, 8 months by first day of class (Must be 17 yrs or less. Cannot be or turn 18 during the class. Any questions please call us)
  • Complete 24 hours classroom instruction
  • Complete 6 hours of behind the wheel driving with an instructor
  • Complete 4 hours observing another teen driving
  • Must pass state written exam with a score of 70% or better
  • Must pass driving portion of the course

To pre-register for the Segment 1 Course:

  • Teen must be minimum age of 14 years, 8 months by first day of class (Must be 17 yrs or less. Cannot be or turn 18 during the class. Any questions please call us)
  • Must complete online registration and payment
  • The student is not considered enrolled or guaranteed until all completed registration information and payment is received
  • We will send an email confirmation after everything is received

On the first day of class (check in procedure):

  • Check in starts 15 minutes prior to class
  • Teen must bring either their birth certificate or passport to check in and enter the class
  • Must bring a parent or guardian on the first day of class. There is an important Parent Meeting prior to the class. The meeting will last
  • approximately 30 minutes. The meeting will outline very important course requirements and timelines that you need to know.
After successfully completing the Segment 1 course, the teen is issued a Segment 1 Completion Certificate (Note: this is NOT your license to drive). To obtain the Level 1 License a parent or guardian must accompany their teen to the Michigan Secretary of State office and present the Segment 1 Certificate for issuance of the Level 1 License. Teen must be at 14 years, 9 months to obtain their Level 1 License. The teen then starts preparing for the Segment 2 Course.

***Classes are held at the Okemos High School***
All students are encouraged to apply. You do not have to be a student of the school to attend the course.

Each Segment 1 course consists of:

  • 24 hours of classroom instruction (ALL 12 classroom dates listed).
  • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving (6 one-hour driving lessons) held outside of classroom times during the week and on weekends.
  • 4 hours of behind-the-wheel observation hours held outside of classroom times during the week and on weekends.

Behind-the-Wheel driving and observations are scheduled with the students’ driving instructors as class begins.

Attendance is required for all classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, and observation hours.

PARENTS,

THERE IS AN IMPORTANT PARENT MEETING HELD ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS DURING THE FIRST 30 MINUTES OF CLASS. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND TO COMPLETE THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS. PLEASE BRING THE STUDENT’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT TO COMPLETE THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS.

STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A PEN/PENCIL, AND NOTEBOOK FOR THE CLASSROOM.

STUDENTS: FOR THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY TO CHECK IN.

Class size is limited. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your placement in the class.

Register and pay online

Tuition for Segment 1 is: $490.00

If you have questions or need assistance please call the office 517-881-0990

To Register & Pay Online Click Here

***Classes with less than 10 registered students may be canceled or rescheduled***

Check back for 2026 classes!

Session 1: Jan 2026
(4 Week Class)
Class Start Date 1/5/2026

7 pm to 9 pm Closed Full

  • Week 1: Jan 5-7 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 2: Jan 12-14 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 3: Jan 20-22 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 4: Jan 26-28 (Mon, Tue, Wed)

Session 2: Feb 2026
(4 Week Class)
Class Start Date 2/2/2026

7 pm to 9 pm Closed Full

  • Week 1: Feb 2-5 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 2: Feb 9-11 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 3: Feb 18-19 (Wed, Thu)
  • Week 4: Feb 23-25 (Mon, Tue, Wed)

Session 3: Mar 2026
(3 Week Class)
Class Start Date 3/2/2026

7 pm to 9 pm Closed Full

  • Week 1: Mar 2-5 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 2: Mar 9-12 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
  • Week 3: Mar 16-19 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

Session 4: Apr 2026
(4 Week Class)
Class Start Date 4/6/2026

7 pm to 9 pm Open

  • Week 1: Apr 6-8 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 2: Apr 13-15 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 3: Apr 20-22 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 4: Apr 28-30 (Tue, Wed, Thu)

Session 5: May 2026
(4 Week Class)
Class Start Date 5/4/2026

7 pm to 9 pm Open

  • Week 1: May 4-6 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 2: May 11-13 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 3: May 18-20 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
  • Week 4: May 26-28 (Tue, Wed, Thu)

Session 6: Jun 2026
(3 Week Class)
Class Start Date 6/8/2026

7 pm to 9 pm Open

  • Week 1: Jun 8-11 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 2: Jun 15-18 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 3: Jun 22-25 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

Session 7: July 2026
(3 Week Class)
Class Start Date 7/7/2026

9 am to 11 am Open

  • Week 1: Jul 7-10 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
  • Week 2: Jul 13-16 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Th)
  • Week 3: Jul 20-23 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Th)

Session 8: Jul-Aug 2026
(3 Week Class)
Class Start Date 7/27/2026

7 pm to 9 pm Open

  • Week 1: Jul 27-30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 2: Aug 3-6 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 3: Aug 10-13 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

Session 12: Nov-Dec 2025
(4 Week Class)
Class Start Date 11/24/2025

7 pm to 9 pm Closed Full Call for Waitlist

  • Week 1: Nov 24-25 (Mon, Tue)
  • Week 2: Dec 1-4 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 3: Dec 8-11 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
  • Week 4: Dec 15-16 (Mon, Tue)

 

***Any changes in the time or location of courses will be communicated via email to those previously registered. ***

Segment 1 Okemos

Students Name (Full Name on Birth Certificate)(Required)
Middle Name (No Initials, if no middle name, write None)
Address(Required)

ACCOMMODATIONS/MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Does the student require any special accommodations to participate in the classroom phase (e.g., test being read to them, an interpreter, seating arrangements, etc.)?(Required)
Does the student require any special accommodations to participate in the behind-the-wheel phase (e.g., adaptive devices, an interpreter, etc.)?(Required)
Is your student taking any medications that may affect their ability to drive a motor vehicle safely?(Required)
Are there any medical conditions that would pose a concern with the student’s behind-the-wheel instruction (e.g., epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, color blindness, hearing loss, etc.)?(Required)
Is the student’s visual acuity at least 20/40 corrected?(Required)
If the answer is No, then the Parent/Guardian must provide a letter signed by the Student’s eye care specialist ensuring the student meets State Physical (vision) standards.
In the last six months, has the student had a fainting spell, blackout, seizure, loss of consciousness, or any physical or mental condition which could affect their ability to drive a motor vehicle safely?(Required)

Refund Policy

If you decide to withdraw from the course before the first day of class your refund will be: 1. Credit/Debit card processing fees are nonrefundable. 2. Prior to first day of class, tuition minus $50.00 plus credit/debit card fees. 3. Or you can transfer tuition to the next course at no charge.

About Segment 1:

Students under the age of 18 years old are eligible to take a Segment 1 class.

Segment 1 includes 24 hours of classroom, six driving hours outside of the classroom, and a minimum of four hours of observation time in a training vehicle.

The State of Michigan requires attendance for all classroom hours, behind-the-wheel drive hours, and in-the-car observation hours. Students must be flexible with their availability in scheduling Behind-the-Wheel and Observation sessions. BEHIND-THE-WHEEL SESSIONS ARE HELD BOTH DURING THE WEEK AND ON WEEKENDS.

***Behind-the-Wheel driving instruction is based on instructor availability.***

 

The minimum age a teen can be to enter driver’s education: is 14 years and 8 months of age on or before the FIRST DAY OF CLASS and must also have parent/guardian permission to take the course.

Successful completion of a state-approved driver education program does not, alone, make a teenager a responsible, experienced driver. Traffic safety education involves family, community, industry, government, and personal factors such as motivation, maturity, and perceptive abilities.

Click here to view the Michigan Secretary of State publication of “What Every Driver Must Know”. It contains information about operating a motor vehicle safely on Michigan roads and is one of the tools used to teach teen drivers in Michigan driver education programs.

Click here to view the Michigan Secretary of State’s publication of the Graduated Driver Licensing and Driver Education Requirements. It shows how graduated driver licensing and driver education are intertwined.

Click here to view the Michigan Secretary of State publication of “Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing: A Guide for Parents”. It contains valuable information on graduated driver licensing, driver education, coaching tips for parents, and more. Parents and teens are encouraged to read this publication.

***Many Booklets are also available at Michigan Secretary of State offices***