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Precision Driving Unit
Precision Driving Unit
Track Location:
The Precision Driving Facility is located on a 42-acre site adjacent to the Michigan State Police Training Academy.
7426 N. Canal Road
Lansing, MI 48913
Precision Driving Unit Phone: 517-282-8710
To get to the Michigan State Police Training Academy and Track:
- From the NORTHEAST part of the state, take I-69 west to I-96 east to Exit 98A
- From the SOUTHEAST part of the state, take I-96 west to Exit 98A
- From the SOUTHWEST part of the state, take I-94 east to I-69 north to Exit 70. Go to the second traffic light and turn left (North) onto Canal Road.
- From the NORTHWEST part of the state, take I-96 east to Exit 98A
Track Facts:
- 42-acre site
- One-mile highway response course
- 9-acre precision maneuvering pad (700' x 500')
- 3-acre skid pad (500' x 200')
- Off-road recovery lane
- Classroom/office/observation tower
- Assigned vehicles
- Safety equipped
- Lodging and meals available at the Training Academy
- Actual cost due to cooperative concept was $1,250,000 (estimated initial cost was $5,000,000)
Student Center
Advanced Precision Driving
Advanced Precision Driving is a 36-hour program aimed at the in-service officer. The curriculum includes 26 hours of hands-on training and 10 hours of classroom instruction.
Precision Driving Instructor Program
The Precision Driving Instructor Program (2 Weeks) is designed to provide training to those individuals who will be actively involved in the training of other police officers, both in-service and recruit levels.
Teenage Defensive Driving Program
Location: MSP Drive Track in Lansing
Teenage Defensive Driving is a 5-hour program aimed at the teenager. The curriculum includes 4 hours of hands-on training and 1 hour of online instruction.