Driver's Education

About the Program

MARESA offers Segment 1 and Segment 2 Driver’s Education coursesfor students in Marquette and Alger counties. The courses meet state requirements — Segment 1 prepares students to earn their Level 1 learner’s license, and Segment 2 is the six-hour follow-up course required before the Level 2 license. See the current schedule and eligibility for each segment below.

Classroom sessions cover:

  • Michigan traffic laws and regulations
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
  • Sharing the road (pedestrians, cyclists, emergency vehicles)
  • Impaired and distracted driving awareness
  • Vehicle maintenance basics

Completed

Fall 2026 — Segment 2

October 15, 20 & 21, 2026 · 3:30 – 5:30 PM · Marquette-Alger RESA, 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette, MI 49855

Eligibility & Cost

  • Completed Segment 1 Driver Education.
  • Held a valid Level 1 Learner's License for at least three continuous months.
  • Completed at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including at least two hours of nighttime driving.
  • Cost: $75 per student. Students must attend all three sessions to complete the six-hour course.

Enrollment

    This class has been completed. Questions about future Segment 2 sessions? Contact Jaime Duval below.

    Segment 2 Class Schedule

    All 3 sessions for Fall 2026 Segment 2. Use Add to Calendar to save each class to your own calendar.

    • Oct15

      Segment 2 · Class 1

      Thursday
      3:30 – 5:30 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct20

      Segment 2 · Class 2

      Tuesday
      3:30 – 5:30 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct21

      Segment 2 · Class 3

      Wednesday
      3:30 – 5:30 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar

    In Session

    Fall 2026 — Segment 1

    September 21 – November 11, 2026 · 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Marquette-Alger RESA, 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette, MI 49855

    Eligibility & Cost

    • At least 14 years and 8 months old by September 21, 2026.
    • Cost: $500 for Segment 1.
    • All 12 sessions must be attended to be eligible for completion.

    How to Enroll

    1. Submit the registration form to request a seat. (opens in new tab)
    2. Pay the $500 fee to secure your enrollment — the form alone doesn't hold a seat. Checks are preferred, payable at the MARESA office (321 E. Ohio Street, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday–Friday).

    Each school had reserved seats through Thursday, September 10; remaining spots then opened to all students first come, first served. This class is underway — contact Jaime Duval about waitlist or late-enrollment questions.

    Download the Fall 2026 Segment 1 flyer (PDF)

    Segment 1 Class Schedule

    All 12 sessions for Fall 2026 Segment 1. Use Add to Calendar to save each class to your own calendar.

    • Sep21

      Segment 1 · Class 1

      Monday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Sep23

      Segment 1 · Class 2

      Wednesday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Sep28

      Segment 1 · Class 3

      Monday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct7

      Segment 1 · Class 4

      Wednesday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct12

      Segment 1 · Class 5

      Monday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct14

      Segment 1 · Class 6

      Wednesday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct19

      Segment 1 · Class 7

      Monday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct26

      Segment 1 · Class 8

      Monday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Oct28

      Segment 1 · Class 9

      Wednesday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Nov2

      Segment 1 · Class 10

      Monday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Nov9

      Segment 1 · Class 11

      Monday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar
    • Nov11

      Segment 1 · Class 12

      Wednesday
      4:00 – 6:00 PMMARESA, 321 E. Ohio St.Add to Calendar

    Questions & Contact

    Jaime Duval

    Phone: (906) 226-5142

    Email: jduval@maresa.org

    Future session dates for both segments will be posted here as they become available. Contact Jaime Duval for waitlist information or questions about eligibility.