Driving School

One (1) Step Better Driving
450 S. Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

One (1) Step Better DrivingFAQ's

Can you tell me if One (1) Step Better Driving is a licensed driving school in Michigan?
Although One (1) Step Better Driving is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach driver training courses in Michigan.  We recommend either calling One (1) Step Better Driving directly or the Michigan DMV to find out whether or not One (1) Step Better Driving offers hands-on driving courses that are state-approved.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in Michigan, so taking a Ann Arbor behind-the-wheel training course like the one One (1) Step Better Driving offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Michigan DMV or a licensed driver training school like One (1) Step Better Driving and ask them.  While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
Do you know if One (1) Step Better Driving will let me complete my behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a manual-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a stick OR an automatic!  Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact One (1) Step Better Driving and see if they can accommodate you before registering for their driver training course.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will One (1) Step Better Driving be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like One (1) Step Better Driving will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of rugged terrain.  You may wish to contact One (1) Step Better Driving to find out exactly what their driver training course includes before registering for their training course.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to get my instruction permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a learner's permit.  We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as One (1) Step Better Driving or the Michigan DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in Michigan.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Ann Arbor Michigan or do I also have to take a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Michigan's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to take a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I am looking to sign up to take a Ann Arbor Michigan defensive driving course. Can One (1) Step Better Driving assist me with this?
Yes.  Drivers education courses are available in Ann Arbor Michigan through One (1) Step Better Driving.  Please contact One (1) Step Better Driving directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
I live in Ann Arbor Michigan. What requirements must I meet to be able to get my first Michigan driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Michigan, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course.  One (1) Step Better Driving may offer courses which would fulfill the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
Is there a law in Michigan that says I have to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes.  State law in Michigan mandates that all teen-agers enroll in an approved driver training course before receiving a Michigan driver's license.
Is it okay for me to enroll in a driver training class in Michigan before I receive my Michigan learners permit to drive?
Probably not.  Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training program.  You should contact a driving school like One (1) Step Better Driving and request more information.