TEEN SEGMENT 1 PROVISIONS

1. Metro Driving Scholi, Inc. will provide a minimum of 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel (BTW) instruction and 4 hours of observation time with a certified Michigan Driver Education Instructor.
2. Classroom instruction must be a minimum of 3 weeks in length and shall not exceed 2 hours per day. BTW instruction shall not begin until the student has received a minimum of 4 hours of classroom instruction and must be completed no later than 3 weeks after the classroom instruction has been completed.
3. Metro Driving Scholi, Inc. will conduct the BTW instruction in a dual-contrliled automobile that is insured by the Provider to cover each student enrliled in the program.
4. The student must flilow the general dress code while driving and in the classroom. Please have appropriate shoes on while driving (no flip flops, heels, etc.)
5. The Student must be at least 14-years and 8-months of age by the first day of a Segment 1 course. Verification by birth certificate is required.
6. The Parent or Legal Guardian agrees to pay the total amount of $455 on or before the first day of class in the form of; cash, check, or credit card. A partial payment will be accepted given that the rest will be paid by the second week. However, BTW instruction will not be allowed without full payment. A seasonal sale and discount price will be applied at the time of signup. An individual parent meeting will occur.

TEEN SEGMENT 1 TERMS

1. The Student must have at least one legal guardian with them when signing up so all questions can be answered and our policy and procedure is explained.
2. The Student may miss class only for an illness or emergency with documented proof presented to the instructor. The student is required to make up the same class session missed (e.g., The student missed day 5 and must attend day 5 of the next available segment 1 course.)
3. A fee of $45.00 will be charged if 24 hours advance notice is not given for a driving appointment cancellation.
4. A fee of $55.00 will be charged for each lost or damaged textbook or workbook.
5. A fee of $35.00 will be charged for each request for a replacement of a Segment One Completion Certificate.
6. Parent Driving Permit Certificate of Approval replacement fee is $25.00.

REQUIREMENTS TO PASS THE COURSE

1. The Student must complete all homework and receive an overall grade of 75% on daily quizzes/test.*

The Student will be allowed up to three attempts to pass the State Exam, which requires a score of at least 75%* (this is above the requirement of 70%). We will give students two additional attempts to pass the test. There is no extra fee required for any materials or supplies provided during the course. Masks and gloves will not be provided, Student must wear an own face mask and gloves in the classroom and in behind–the–wheel training sessions.

The Student must pass ALL BTW Performance Objectives, per the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA), at the instructor’s professional discretion with a satisfactory or higher grade.

Course Suspended: Students who are rude, disrespectful, distracting, careless, and aggressive in the classroom or behind –the-wheel, or fail to follow State requirements or provider policy, will be subject to suspension from the classroom and behind – the –wheel Instruction with no refunds.

• A full refund will be given if student withdraws prior to class beginning
• 50% refund will be issued if student withdraws prior to any Behind-The-Wheel instruction.
• Once the Behind-The-Wheel begins no refund will be issued. All withdrawal classes application fees will be charge $55.00 and refund paid by check, no cash.
• If payment is made online (or through PayPal) and a refund is wanted, a $35.00 fee will be charged.

SEGMENT 1 BTW PARENTS WAIVER

Section 33 (d) of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act requires that at least two students must be in a vehicle during BTW instruction unless a parent waives this requirement in writing.

I, the Parent/Legal Guardian of the Student, waive this requirement.

I understand that my son/daughter must still complete at least 4 hours of observation time as a passenger in a driver education vehicle being driven by another driver education student.

ACCOMMODATIONS/MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If the answer to any of questions 5 –7 is Yes, then the Parent/Guardian must provide a letter signed by the Student’s physician indicating that the condition has been corrected and/or is under control and the Student meets the physical and mental requirements for a motor vehicle operator’s license under Section 309 of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.309.

In signing this contract, I do herein affirm that I understand, and am in agreement with the terms and conditions described