Courtesy Driving School

Michigan Secretary of State-Approved Driving School

Courtesy Driving School is a Michigan-based driving school that presents itself as a Secretary of State-approved provider for the state. The company states it is Michigan's largest driving school and notes that it has been training drivers for over 50 years, operating since 1970. It describes itself as family-owned and operated and claims to have helped three generations of state residents obtain their driver's license.

Teen Programs

The offering for those under 18 is organized into the stages required by Michigan's graduated license system. The Segment 1 program includes 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, and 4 hours of driving observation. Segment 2 focuses on defensive driving techniques and consists of 6 hours of classroom instruction. The driving school also offers the road test for teens at various locations across the state.

Services for Adults and Other Drivers

For adults, the company provides driving lessons aimed at those with a valid Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP), with the option of home pick-up and drop-off. It also offers a road test preparation lesson based on a simulation, and the road test for adults at several Michigan locations. In addition, it teaches the Basic Driver Improvement course, designed to prevent traffic violations from affecting your driving record, and a training program for those who wish to become certified driving school instructors in Michigan.

Fleet and Safety Standards

The training vehicles are midsize, four-door, American-made, and receive regular maintenance. They are equipped with an instructor brake pedal and an additional rearview mirror. The company states that all of its instructors and road test examiners are certified by the State of Michigan, have passed FBI background checks, and undergo regular physical examinations.

Class Organization and Notices

The driving school operates in several Michigan locations and offers flexible scheduling options. At the time of the analysis, the site announced that road test scheduling was now available online and that road test bookings extended through October. It also reported that enrollment was open for online courses in Northville and Grand Blanc. The company warns that if the school where the driver education class is held closes due to inclement weather, the driving class is also cancelled, and asks students to attend the next scheduled day when their school is open; if the class is held at a location other than a school facility, it requests that you contact the main office to confirm the cancellation.

Process Duration and Graduated System

According to the published information, students under 18 must complete Segment 1, Segment 2, and a road test, and the entire process takes seven months or more. The company refers to the Michigan Graduated License System for complete requirements. For adults between 18 and 19, it offers classroom sessions at a discounted rate, useful for preparing for the Secretary of State written exam.