I have really enjoyed helping my daughter Ocean prepare for her driving tests. Most people start the process when they are 15 years old, but since Ocean lived internationally, she is starting at age 18. For 18-year-olds in the State of Michigan, you do not have to attend a licensed driving school. She is required to pass an online theory test followed by a driving test after 30 days. We spent the past few days reviewing “What Every Driver Must Know” handbook issued by the State of Michigan. She passed her test and earned her “Learner’s Permit” from the Michigan Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is what other states call the Department of Motor Vehicles. She now needs to log at least 50 hours of driving, 10 of which are in the evening. She will then be eligible, starting August 1, to take the driving test at one of the regional testing centers. I also refreshed my driving knowledge, but most importantly, spent quality time with my daughter (and son). I want to make sure she is a safe driver. The Secretary of State’s staff was very helpful and I appreciated their extra attention to our unique situation.
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