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Segment 2 is the second, shorter part of Michigan teen driver education. You can enroll once you have held a Level 1 learner’s license for at least 3 continuous months and logged at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including 2 at night. The course is at least 6 hours of classroom and ends with a state exam you must pass with at least 70%. Finishing it is one of the requirements for the driving skills test.
Key facts
- Enroll after 3 continuous months on Level 1.
- 30 logged hours first, 2 of them at night.
- At least 6 hours of classroom.
- State exam: 70% to pass.
When can you book Segment 2 in Michigan?
Book when both conditions will be met on the first day of class:
- 3 continuous months on Level 1. Count from the date your Level 1 license was issued.
- 30 hours in your driving log, at least 2 at night. These hours count toward the 50 you need later. See the 50-hour log checklist.
Bring the log in case the provider asks to see it.
Worked example
A teen gets Level 1 on March 1. The earliest Segment 2 start is June 1, but only if 30 hours (2 at night) are already logged. With 25 hours logged by June 1, the teen books a later class and keeps driving until the log reaches 30.
Plan Segment 2 against the skills test
| Milestone | Rule |
|---|---|
| Segment 2 start | 3 months on Level 1 + 30 hours (2 night) |
| Driving skills test | 6 months on Level 1 + Segment 2 done + 50 hours (10 night) |
| Level 2 license | Age 16 + skills test passed + 90 clean days |
The 3-month mark is only for Segment 2. You still need 6 months on Level 1 before the driving skills test.
Common questions
Can I take Segment 2 right after Segment 1?
No. You need 3 continuous months on Level 1 and 30 logged hours first.
Is there driving in Segment 2?
The legal minimum is 6 hours of classroom. Ask your provider whether its course adds anything.
Do the 30 hours count toward the 50?
Yes. You need 50 in total, 10 at night, before the skills test.
What if I fail the Segment 2 test?
You need at least 70%. Ask your provider how retakes work.
Can I take Segment 2 with a different school?
Ask the new provider. It must be an approved Michigan driver education provider.
Related: Michigan Segment 1 explained and Michigan GDL Levels 1, 2 and 3. Back to the main guide: learning to drive in Michigan.
Sources
- Michigan Department of State, “GDL Roadmap” (michigan.gov)
- Michigan Department of State, “New drivers (under 18)” (michigan.gov)
- Michigan Department of State, “Teen Driver Education” (michigan.gov)
- Michigan Legislature, “MCL 257.310e Graduated licensing” (legislature.mi.gov)