A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF DRIVER'S EDUCATION   

Lake Michigan Driver's Education provides both Segment One and Segment Two instruction providing young drivers with the opportunity to learn and practice safe, defensive and courteous driving. Viewed as a partnership with student, parent and instructor, Segment I provides twenty-four (24) hours of classroom instruction coupled with six (6) hours of on-the-road, behind the wheel, driving experience.  Segment II provides the additional (6) hours of instruction needed to become eligible to take the state sponsored road test.

By design, parents are included in the instructional process and are considered by the instructor to be an integral part of the student/ parent/ instructor team. During Segment I, students are engaged in classroom and driving experiences which are to be shared with the parent.  At the end of Segment I, successful students will be eligible for a Level I driver's license and are required by law, to log thirty (30) hours of behind the wheel driving with parents prior to enrollment in Segment II.  The thirty (30) hour requirement places the parent in the learning process, as the student's other instructor.  We will assist you with that process by providing helpful learning materials to enable your student driver to be successful.  We will also provide a practice route and a video of your student in his/her last driving experience just prior to you taking over.

MEET OUR EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Mr. Jeffrey Blackmer

Jeffrey has several years of experience as a road patrol officer and brings a unique perspective and understanding of safe driving to the classroom and driving experience.  Jeff is an instructor providing both in-class and on-the-road instuction.

Mr. Scott Blackmer

Scott brings with him over 18 years of logistic experience in the transportation industry, serving several major carriers in the West Michigan area.  Scott will provide classroom as well as on-the-road instruction.

Dr. Larry Blackmer

Larry has over 40 years as an educator in various settings from high school to major universities.  He will be the administrator as well as one of the instructors in the program.

Mr. John Vold

John is a teacher in the Holton Public School system with 10 years of teaching experience.  John will provide classroom and on-the-road instruction.

Mr. Paul Fiori

Paul teaches in the Muskegon Catholic School System and has many years of experience teaching teenagers.  He will provide classroom and on-the-road instruction.

FEE SCHEDULE

Segment I

Standard fee is $350 per student.  Family rate: Two or more children in the same calendar year, $325 per student.  Segment II only: $50 per student.

Refund Policy:  Full refund with notification prior to start of classes.  Pro-ratio of fees based on hours of scheduled instruction.  We recognize that events happen in the lives of teenagers and their families, in the event of unusual situations please talk to us, we are more than willing to make accommodation.