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Outlines requirements for applicants under 18 (licensing timeline, training segment completion, and practice hours including night driving) and for applicants 18+ using TIPs or DSTAR receipts. 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The requirements below are set by the Department of State, not by E-Z Way. Please review this checklist before scheduling an appointment.  \nQuestions? You can refer to the FAQ page on our website ([www.ezwaytesting.com/faq](www.ezwaytesting.com/faq)) or callus directly at (269) 353-8704. Thank you for choosing E-Z Way Driver Testing!  \n1. Test Eligibility Requirements  \n\n| Applicants Under 18 |\n| --- |\n|  Have a Graduated Level 1 Driver License for at least 6 months. Test must be\u003Cbr>scheduled at least 6 months past the issue date on the level 1 license.1  The test must be scheduled before the applicant’s 18th birthday.\u003Cbr> Completed Segment 2 of Driver’s Training. Certificate must be presented at the time of the applicant’s test.\u003Cbr> Documented 50 hours of practice driving. At least 10 of these hours must be night driving. |\n\n1 The printed date may not be accurate if the applicant has had their license replaced/upgraded. If you don’t know the original issue date, please call us at (269) 353-8704 to verify eligibility. We will need the applicant’s date of birth and Michigan Driver’s License Number.  \n\n| Applicants 18+ Years Old |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| If the applicant has a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP)2 |  Check the Road Test Eligibility Date printed on the permit. The test must be scheduled on or after this date.\u003Cbr> Test cannot be scheduled after the Expiration Date printed on the permit. If the TIP will expire before the test, the applicant must return to the Secretary of State to renew the TIP before scheduling. |\n| If the applicant has a Driving Skills Test Authorization Receipt ( DSTAR)3 |  Test cannot be scheduled after the expiration date printed on t he DSTAR. Look for: “This receipt is valid until…” |\n\n2 Temporary Instruction Permits (TIPs) are generally issued to fi rst-time drivers or individuals restoring their driving privileges.  \n3 Driving Skills Test Authorization Receipts ( DSTARs) are typically issued to people who recently moved to Michigan and have a valid driver’s license in another country or state.  \n2. Document Checklist  \nAll documents must be shown at the time of the test.  \n\n| Applicants Under 18 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Graduated Level 1 License | ● Must be physically present.\u003Cbr>● Cannot be a photocopy or picture.\u003Cbr>● Cannot be expired. |\n| Segment 2 Certificate of Completion\u003Cbr>Caution: not to be confused with the Segment 1 completion certificate. | ● Can be shown digitally.\u003Cbr>● If lost or damaged, contact the applicant’s driver’straining company to request a replacement.\u003Cbr>● Please note: getting a replacement can take several days! |\n| Log of 50 practice driving hours, at least 10 of which were completed at night | ● Can be shown digitally.\u003Cbr>○ If using an app (e.g., Road Ready), please take screenshots in advance. |\n\n\n| Applicants 18+ Years Old |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) or Driving Skills Test Authorization Receipt ( DSTAR) | ● Must:\u003Cbr>○ Be physically present;\u003Cbr>○ Be the valid, original document from Secretary of State;\u003Cbr>○ Be legible.\u003Cbr>● Cannot be a photocopy or picture.\u003Cbr>● Cannot be expired. |\n| Photo ID or birth certificate | ● Photo ID does not have to be government-issued; school/work ID is acceptable\u003Cbr>● Expired photo ID is acceptable\u003Cbr>● If applicant does not have a photo ID, a birth certificate is acceptable |\n\nUpdated January 30, 2024  \n3. Vehicle Checklist  \nIf the applicant is bringing a vehicle to use for the test, please check that the vehicle meets allstate requirements. E-Z Way has vehicles available to rent in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.  \nPlease note: Vehicles from rental agencies and car dealerships are subject to additional requirements. Please call us at (269) 353-8704 for more information.  \n\n| Required Vehicle Documents |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Proof of insu","cbCaivQY3JqE8DAf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivQY3JqE8DAf","pdf",63682,"English","# Test Eligibility Requirements\n## Applicants Under 18\n## Applicants 18+ Years Old\n# Document Checklist\n## Applicants Under 18\n## Applicants 18+ Years Old\n# Vehicle Checklist","[{\"question\":\"Who can schedule a driving skills test if the applicant is under 18?\",\"answer\":\"The applicant must have a Graduated Level 1 Driver License for at least 6 months, complete Segment 2 training, and provide 50 hours of practice driving with at least 10 hours at night. The test must be scheduled before the applicant turns 18 and at least 6 months past the Level 1 issue date.\"},{\"question\":\"What limits apply to scheduling for applicants 18+ using a TIP or a DSTAR?\",\"answer\":\"If using a TIP, schedule on or after the Road Test Eligibility Date and do not schedule after the permit expiration date. If the TIP expires before the test, renewal is required. If using a DSTAR, do not schedule after the receipt expiration date shown on the authorization receipt.\"},{\"question\":\"What vehicle items are checked before the driving test?\",\"answer\":\"The vehicle must meet state requirements and pass a listed inspection covering brakes and lights, doors, fuel and heater/defroster, horn, lug nuts, muffler, mirrors, safety belts, seats, speedometer, suspension, taillights, tires, turn signals, and windshield equipment. Examiners may refuse a test if the windshield crack obstructs the driver’s view.\"}]","Before Scheduling a Driving Test - Checklist | PDF"]