Before you can apply to take the road skills test, you must have successfully completed Segment 2 of driver education training, received the white Segment 2 Certificate of Completion and logged a minimum of fifty hours supervised driving which includes a minimuum of ten hours at night.

The road skills test will consist of two parts - a basic control skills test, and an on road driving test.

Requirments:

• Completed Segment 2 of the driver education course
• Completed a minimum 50 hours of supervised driving, which includes a minimum of 10 hours at night
• Has had a Level 1 License for a minimum of 180 days

Availability:

• Third party independant testing agencies that are approved by the Secretary of State
• Road test fee, required, varies with testing agency
  

Parents, a few points to remember:

• Practice all required driving skills and maneuvers outlined in the Road Skills Test Study Guide with your teen.
• Contact an independant third party testing agency to schedule date, time, and location.
• A list of third party testing agencies is available at any Secretary of State branch office or on the departments web site. (www.sos.state.mi.us)
• Make sure the vehicle your teen drives during the road skills test is safe and that your teen is familiar with its operation. If the vehicle does not meet equipment and safety standards, it can not be used for the road test.
• Be sure to allow at least one hour for the road test. As a parent or legal gaurdian, you will be required to ride in the car during the road test portion of the skills test.

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