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Driving Schools in Detroit, Michigan: A 2026 Guide
8 driving schools listed in Detroit, MI, how to check a school is licensed in Michigan, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Looking for a driving school in Detroit? Our directory lists 8 driving schools with a Detroit address, across ZIP codes 48201, 48219, 48221, 48224 and 48235. This guide shows a few of them, how to check that a school is licensed in Michigan, and what the state asks new drivers to complete.
Detroit is in Wayne County, where we list 38 driving schools in all. You can browse the whole county.
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A state license is the simplest proof that a school meets Michigan's standards for instructors, vehicles and lessons. Without it, the hours you pay for may not count, and your insurer may turn down the certificate.
In Michigan, driving schools are licensed through the Michigan Department of State.
- Search Michigan’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Segment 1 (teens): at least 24 classroom hours, 6 hours behind the wheel and 4 hours of observation. (source)
- Segment 2: at least 6 more classroom hours after the Level 1 license. Both segments use Department-supplied certificates. (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Michigan Department of State before you enroll.
Driving schools in Detroit
Here are 6 of the 8 driving schools we list in Detroit. Each name links to its listing page on RoadVerified, where you can see its license details and source.
- 1 Premium Driving School20111 James Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI 48235From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Hall of Fame Driving School17301 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Motor City Driving Academy13206 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Sears Driving School9139 Cadieux Rd, Detroit, MI 48224From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Wheel to Drive Driving School430 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48201From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Bronze Cruising Driving School16143 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
See all 8 Detroit schools and every other Michigan listing in our Michigan driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Detroit, MI?
Our directory lists 8 driving schools with an address in Detroit as of October 2026.
Who licenses driving schools in Michigan?
Our research points to the Michigan Department of State (www.michigan.gov/sos).
About RoadVerified
RoadVerified exists to make roads safer by making sure driving schools are authentic. We verify driving schools at no cost and work to weed out fake schools and fake paperwork. Our main product is a tamper-proof certificate that a school issues and an insurer can verify online.
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