A teen driver education provider that intends to provide behind-the-wheel instruction utilizing a "range" must submit a separate Multiple Vehicle Driving Facility (Range) Original Application (DES-023) for each range facility. 

"Multiple vehicle driving facility" means the part of a driver education course that enables the driver education instructor, from a position outside the vehicle, and using electronic or oral communication, to teach and supervise several students simultaneously, each of whom is operating a vehicle at an off-street facility specifically designed for that type of instruction. 

The range should meet the following criteria: 

·        Course Dimensions - Minimum 150' x 300'

·        Number of Vehicles - No less than 4 cars

·        Identifiable Lane Markings - Paint, tape, or cones

·        Communication Device - Instructor positioned outside of vehicles, using some type of one-way or two-way device (including megaphone).

·        Duration - Maximum of one hour of instruction per day for each student.  Maximum of two hours of driving instruction may be counted toward the total required 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

·        Lessons - Instruction must include:  2-way traffic, and point(s) of conflict (intersection). 

Lane markings and traffic signs should be utilized. 

Required for approval:

1.      Completed "Multiple Vehicle Driving Facility (Range) Original Application for Teen Driver Education Program."

2.      The $125.00 original approval fee.  Checks and money orders should be made payable to the State of Michigan.  All providers must pay this fee, including educational institutions and governmental agencies. 

3.      Detailed diagram (drawn to scale) of range, including obstacles. 

4.      Photos of the range.

5.      Lesson plans for instruction.   Lesson plans must include:

a.       Detailed outline of each lesson, including time spent; and

b.      Specific behind-the-wheel performance objectives being covered.

Range Criteria and Sample Lesson Plan