All Star Driver Education - Ann Arbor Education Center

Most comprehensive driver education training for Segment 1, Segment 2, Behind the Wheel, and Road Tests. Most locations are now virtual.

All Star Driver Education offers the most comprehensive driver education programs in Michigan. With our own proprietary curriculum, best-in-class instructors, and state-of-the-art training vehicles, All Star equips our students with the knowledge and skills to become safe, responsible drivers.

Failure to provide the required documents at the time of the road test will result in a failed road test. No refunds will be issued to an individual who does not provide the required documents. Individuals under 18 will not receive a refund if a parent or guardian is not present at the time of the road test.

At our Ann Arbor facility, rental vehicles can be arranged for an additional fee. To secure a rental vehicle, you must select this option at the time of enrollment into the road test, or call All Star in advance of your road test to request a rental vehicle.

If you plan to use your vehicle for the road test, be sure that it is in good working condition. Your vehicle will have to pass a safety inspection to attempt the road test. You can view the vehicle safety requirements in the Road Skills Test Study Guide. Failure to provide a proper working vehicle at the time of the road test will result in a failed road test. No refunds will be issued to an individual who does not provide a proper vehicle to test in.

You must wait at least 24 hours before you can complete a second road test attempt. No refund will be issued to an individual who fails the road test for any reason.

A minimum of 24 hours' notice must be provided if you wish to cancel or reschedule your road test. No refund will be issued to an individual who provides less than 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule their road test. A 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule may be provided via detailed voicemail or email. There is no refund due to an individual who does not show up for their road test.

There is no limit to how many times an individual can attempt the road test. A fee is charged for each attempt, and you must wait 24 hours between attempts.

It is important to make every effort to arrive on time for your road test. If you are more than 10 minutes late you may be refused the road test, and no refund will be issued. Confirm your road test site well in advance to avoid delays.

Individuals with an interlock device must take the road test in the vehicle in which the interlock device is installed. There is a required vehicle inspection which is outlined in the Road Skills Test Study Guide. 

If you successfully complete your Driving Skills Test, the examiner will issue a Driving Skills Test Receipt. The examiner is required to sign it before presenting it to you. The Driving Skills Test Receipt is not a license. To obtain your Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP), you will either visit a Secretary of State branch office or print your TOP by logging onto your online services account on Michigan.gov/SOS. Check your receipt for further instructions.

Additional resources are available:  Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing – Guide for Parent.  Teen Driving Parental Tool Kit, What Every Driver Must Know

Segment 1 tuition includes classroom instruction, activities, workbook, behind the wheel instruction and the required observation which are conducted in an approved All Star training vehicle. The Segment 2 program and Road Test must be purchased separately.

Soon after the time of enrollment, students must upload necessary paperwork required by the state of Michigan, as we need to verify the documentation. If the documents are not uploaded to the All Star Student Portal and processed before the first day of classroom instruction, it will be necessary to remove you from the class. Please be aware that any document/s you upload will remain in a pending status until they undergo review and approval, a process that may require up to 3 business days. 

The Segment 1 driving class is not required by the state of Michigan for students who are over the age of 18 For that reason, All Star Driver Education does not allow individuals 18+ to enroll in our segment 1 course. We recommend enrolling in our online “All State” class to learn the rules of the road.

Yes, the All Star programs held at high schools are open to anyone as long as you are able to travel to the high school location to attend classes. Virtual students will take the final written exam at the location which they select at the time of enrollment.

The student’s birth certificate and signed contract must be uploaded to begin Segment 1 training. If you do not have your original birth certificate, a current passport or state identification card can serve as an acceptable alternative. The student will need to upload these documents to the student portal.

Students must attend 24 hours of classroom instruction and pass a final written exam which requires a minimum score of 56 correct answers out of 80 questions. Three attempts are permitted to pass the final written exam. In addition, students are required to complete 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction and 4 hours of observation.  

The minimum requirement is 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction along with observation. All Star will provide 6 two-hour sessions which will include driving and observation. In each lesson the student will drive for one hour and observe another student driver for one hour. All Star provides a range of driving lesson days and times to ensure students are exposed to diverse traffic and driving environments.

Once all classroom and behind-the-wheel training are successfully completed, you will receive a Segment 1 Certificate of Completion. It will be uploaded to your student portal and emailed to you within a maximum of 10 business days from the time you achieve completion, whether it is from a classroom session or behind the wheel session.

Your Segment 1 Certificate of Completion can be downloaded from the student portal.  (If your certificate was a paper copy issued before May 2021, please call to request a replacement, cost is $30).

After Day 1 of class, students will be granted access to schedule their behind the wheel training through the student portal. During the time of enrollment, login credentials to our student portal are emailed to the provided email address.

The expectation is that you make every effort to attend all classes without any absences. In the event of any missed classes, the student will be required to attend the makeup classes provided to make up for missed sessions. If a student misses a second or third day of class, there will be a charge of $30 to reschedule the missed sessions. If a student misses a fourth day of class, they will be required to repay half the cost of the program to restart Segment 1.

If a student does not show up or is more than 10 minutes late for a behind the wheel lesson,, they will be subject to a $30 rescheduling fee. It is important to make every effort to arrive on time for all scheduled training.

If you must cancel or reschedule your behind the wheel training you can do so through the student portal. To cancel a behind the wheel lesson without incurring a $30 late cancellation fee, a minimum 48-hour notice must be provided.

If the school district where you are taking Driver Education has announced a snow day, All Star’s classes and behind the wheel lessons will also be canceled. Instructors have the option to complete behind the wheel training if conditions become safe on a snow day. The instructor will contact the student/parent to discuss this option.

No refunds are issued after the first day of class. All other approved refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee, can take up to 10 business days, are credited back to the card on which they were purchased and are issued only to the person who paid for the program. A full refund will be issued if All Star must cancel your course/program and cannot provide an acceptable alternative.

After successfully completing Segment 1, All Star will issue you a Segment 1 Certificate of Completion. This isn't a driver's license, but it's a necessary document required to apply for your Level 1 Michigan license. The responsibility of applying for the Michigan Level 1 License rests with the student and parent or guardian.

To determine if another state will recognize Michigan's Level 1 Learner's License, you will need to contact the licensing agency in that state for verification.

The license number will be in red and start with the first letter of your last name. Under the license number is the student’s date of birth (DOB), license date of issue (ISS), and license expiration date (EXP).  Below is an example provided by the state of Michigan.

Students who successfully complete Segment 1 can apply for the Level 1 License at 14 years and 9 months of age. In general, a student is eligible to apply for a Level 1 License no less than 6 weeks after starting the Segment 1 program. You can find additional guidelines by referring to the Michigan Parent Checklist.

Additional resources are available: Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing – Guide for Parent.Teen Driving Parental Tool Kit, What Every Driver Must Know

There is a final written exam which requires a minimum score of 14 correct answers out of 20 questions. Three attempts are permitted to pass the final written exam. 

Soon after the time of enrollment, students must upload necessary paperwork required by the state of Michigan, as we need to verify the documentation. If the documents are not uploaded to the All Star Student Portal on time, it will be necessary to remove you from the class. Please be aware that any document/s you upload will remain in a pending status until they undergo review and approval, a process that may require up to 3 business days. Segment 2 students must upload their 1.)  Michigan Supervised Driving Log, Level 1 License and signed contract.

While adults are able to take a Segment 2 class, it is up to the driver education company if they want to offer that option. All Star company does not currently allow that option. Individuals who are 18 years old or older have the option to enroll in All Star’s online “All State” class to learn about the rules of the road.

No, you do not have to take Segment 1 and Segment 2 at the same school.  If you completed Segment 1 at a driving school other than All Star, you can still complete Segment 2 with All Star.

Yes, the All Star programs held at high schools are open to anyone as long as you are able to travel to the high school location to attend classes.  Virtual students will take the final written exam at the location which they select at the time of enrollment.

All classroom instruction must be successfully completed to receive a Segment 2 Certificate of Completion.  Your Segment 2 Certificate of Completion will be uploaded to the student portal and emailed to you within a maximum of 10 business days from the time you achieve completion.

The expiration date of the Segment 2 Certificate of Completion coincides with the student's 18th birthday, which is also the same expiration date for their Level 1 license. They must complete their road test before this expiration date.

Your Segment 2 Certificate of Completion can be downloaded from the student portal.  (If your certificate was a paper copy issued before May 2021, please call to request a replacement, cost is $30). 

No refunds are issued after the first day of class. All other approved refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee, can take up to 10 business days, are credited back to the card on which they were purchased and are issued only to the person who paid for the program. A full refund will be issued if All Star must cancel your course/program and cannot provide an acceptable alternative.

Students are not permitted to miss any classroom sessions in Segment 2. If a student misses any part of Segment 2, including being late or leaving early, they will be required to retake the entire Segment 2 program.

If the school district where you are taking Driver Education has announced a snow day, All Star’s classes and behind the wheel lessons will also be canceled.

To schedule a road test, students under the age of 18 must hold their Level 1 License for 6 months, have their Segment 2 Certificate of Completion, on the Michigan Supervised Driving Log, log 50 hours of driving (10 hours must be at night) with a licensed adult over the age of 21.

Teen students under the age of 18 have the option to take their road test before reaching the age of 16 however, they must wait until they are 16 years old to apply for their driver's license.

It is important to note that there are three licensing phases for teens under the age of 18 in the state of Michigan. The Level 1 License, Level 2 License and Level 3 License which is a full unrestricted license. The gap between completing Segment 1 and obtaining a Level 3 License must be at least one year. You can find additional guidelines by referring to the Michigan Graduated Driver Licensing Parent Checklist

Additional resources are available: Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing – Guide for Parent.Teen Driving Parental Tool Kit, What Every Driver Must Know

We do pick up and drop off from home as long as you are within 25 miles from an area we service. If you are outside of the 25 mile radius you will have a half way point to meet the instructor. To find out more please call our corporate office.

We accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard, and you would need to call or come to our corporate office to register. If you wish to pay with cash, check, or money order you would need to mail, or come into our corporate office at: 75 Aprill Dr. Ann Arbor, MI, 48103. Make sure to include your name, best contact number, alternate contact number/email, and any other details you would like so that we can register once we receive your payment. If you do not have one of those cards available to you, we also accept pre-paid Visa, Discover, and MasterCard’s.

We are able to refund as long as you have not begun any of the drives. If you purchase a package and begin driving, we cannot refund you for any extra drives you feel you no longer need.

NOTE: All refunds are subject to a $5.00 processing fee. Once requested, it can take 7-10 business days to be processed back to the card used to make the payment. If your card used for payment has been replaced, lost, or stolen you will need to let us know at the time of requesting your refund. We CANNOT send a refund to someone other than the person who made the payment.

Any student violating the rules and regulations as contained in this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and possible expulsion from the class. No refunds are granted due to disciplinary action that prevents a student from completing an All Star Driver Education course.

Teasing, insulting, name-calling, mean or rude gestures toward peers, instructors or employees, spreading rumors or behavior that would hurt other’s feelings, swearing, taunting, ridiculing, humiliating, threatening, pushing, shoving, grabbing, spitting, sexual, ethnic, or harassment, stealing or extortion, fighting, kicking, punching, gang-related gestures, assault, cheating, forgery, using cell phones during instruction, destruction of property belonging to All Star Driver Education or the facility in which classes are being held.

Abuse of fire alarms, safety equipment, bomb threats, lighting of fires or burning or attempting to burn any property belonging to the All Star Driver Education or the facility in which classes are being held or property belonging to persons employed by All Star Driver Education or attending the course, or the employees of the facility in which classes are being held. Possession, use of, or threatening to use dangerous weapons such as, but not limited to: fire arms, knives, iron bar, or brass knuckles. Possession, use or threatening the use of any weapon or dangerous object capable of inflicting bodily harm including but not limited to: chains, knives, fireworks, explosives, smoke bombs, and toy weapons resembling any of the above.

The All Star Driver Education course is tailored for individuals aged 18 and above who wish to gain foundational knowledge and exposure to driving basics before taking their permit test or beginning to drive. Completing the course offers individuals the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and skills that can benefit them as they navigate the roads.

Participation in noncredit enrichment programs does not result in a certificate of completion. No Certificate of Completion will be issued. An unofficial Letter of Completion can be issued upon request.

The All State course is not certified. The course provides fundamental driving knowledge applicable across various states but does not include state-specific laws or regulations.

This comprehensive course offers 24 hours of curriculum, providing what new drivers customarily learn in a driver education program. With nine modules and a practice exam, it's an excellent resource for individuals uncertain about passing the written test for obtaining a permit and license.

If you selected the wrong course and you have not started it, we can assist you with a transfer. Please contact All Star Customer Service to transfer, 734.665.7374. Once a program has been started, neither transfers nor refunds are permitted for incorrectly selected courses.

Once the program is started no refunds will be issued. If the course has not been initiated, and you would like to request a refund, please contact All Star, 734.665.7374. A $5.00 processing fee will apply, and processing may take a maximum of 10 business days.

There is no completion due date. Students have the flexibility to access their course at any time and can complete as much online learning as they desire each day. Your progress will be saved so you can resume from where you left off! Students are granted unlimited attempts to pass the practice test, providing ample opportunity for mastery of the material.

Passwords are case sensitive. If you forget your password, you can utilize the “Forgot Password” function or contact All Star Customer Service, 734.665.7374

Established in 1997, All Star is the leading driving school in the Midwest. All Star Driver Education is certified to offer driver education, traffic safety, and defensive driving classes in 11 states. All Star offers fun and innovative classroom and online programs with its engaging curriculum and state-of-the art training vehicles along with instructors exceeding state minimum requirements.

The company has developed a set of proprietary, state certified curriculum, training materials, and methods for teaching driver safety to teens, adults, and seniors.