September Segment 1 - Virtual - Rise Above - Jackson 2026
Total course cost: $600 (*registration fee included)
$100 registration is non-refundable
This course is designed specifically for students registered with Rise Above in Jackson, MI
Dates/times:
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th
This is a virtual format class
All sessions are 9-11am
The November 30th class test day is in person at Rise Above
These are the class dates ONLY and do not include each students six required drives
Drives will take place on Wednesdays
Location?
All class sessions will take place via Zoom
All drives will take place from Rise Above
936 Fleming Ave., Jackson, MI 49202
Testing will take place in person @ Rise Above on November 30th
What to expect?
Students gain experience in a variety of real-world driving environments, including residential neighborhoods at speeds up to 25 mph, rural and county roads at speeds up to 55 mph, Jackson city traffic ranging from 25–45 mph—including downtown—and freeway driving and merging at speeds up to 70 mph.
Our drives progress from simple to increasingly complex environments, with specific objectives for each lesson.
Drive 1 takes place in the neighborhood surrounding Rise Above and focuses on very low-speed residential driving. Students are introduced to reference points, proper lane positioning, right and left turns, and other essential foundational driving skills.
Drive 2 builds on these skills and introduces lane changes on larger roads, followed by light city driving on Drive 3.
Drive 4 takes students through downtown Jackson and provides additional roundabout experience
Drive 5 focuses on freeway driving and merging.
Drive 6 is a comprehensive combination drive that reinforces skills across multiple driving environments. Rural driving is integrated at various points throughout the program.
Students must safely complete each drive’s objectives before progressing to the next drive.
Certificates of completion will not be issued to students who are unable to safely complete the course objectives.
::::::: Notes ::::::
Makeup days are TBD and as needed (*weather cancellations, approved absences, etc.)
No class or drives on Sunday
Wednesday drives will be completed before 5:30pm
Behind the wheel (BTW’s) sessions will be coordinated with families and Rise Above
If Rise Above has staff in-service days, etc. those may be utilized for scheduling purposes.
Drives typically begin after the second day of class
It is important that families maintain as open a schedule as possible for the duration of drivers training. Too many conflicts can disrupt a smooth and successful driver’s training experience.
Segment 1 requires that all students be at least 14 years and 8 months old by the first day of class. Each student is required to verify their date of birth by bringing a copy of their birth certificate to the first day of class. Parents will be able to send the instructor a photograph verifying the birthdate.
This virtual Segment 1 requires students have access to a reliable internet connection and web camera for the duration of the course.
Garrett’s School of Driving, LLC reserves the right to make changes as needed to the course schedule and format.
Total course cost: $600 (*registration fee included)
$100 registration is non-refundable
This course is designed specifically for students registered with Rise Above in Jackson, MI
Dates/times:
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th
This is a virtual format class
All sessions are 9-11am
The November 30th class test day is in person at Rise Above
These are the class dates ONLY and do not include each students six required drives
Drives will take place on Wednesdays
Location?
All class sessions will take place via Zoom
All drives will take place from Rise Above
936 Fleming Ave., Jackson, MI 49202
Testing will take place in person @ Rise Above on November 30th
What to expect?
Students gain experience in a variety of real-world driving environments, including residential neighborhoods at speeds up to 25 mph, rural and county roads at speeds up to 55 mph, Jackson city traffic ranging from 25–45 mph—including downtown—and freeway driving and merging at speeds up to 70 mph.
Our drives progress from simple to increasingly complex environments, with specific objectives for each lesson.
Drive 1 takes place in the neighborhood surrounding Rise Above and focuses on very low-speed residential driving. Students are introduced to reference points, proper lane positioning, right and left turns, and other essential foundational driving skills.
Drive 2 builds on these skills and introduces lane changes on larger roads, followed by light city driving on Drive 3.
Drive 4 takes students through downtown Jackson and provides additional roundabout experience
Drive 5 focuses on freeway driving and merging.
Drive 6 is a comprehensive combination drive that reinforces skills across multiple driving environments. Rural driving is integrated at various points throughout the program.
Students must safely complete each drive’s objectives before progressing to the next drive.
Certificates of completion will not be issued to students who are unable to safely complete the course objectives.
::::::: Notes ::::::
Makeup days are TBD and as needed (*weather cancellations, approved absences, etc.)
No class or drives on Sunday
Wednesday drives will be completed before 5:30pm
Behind the wheel (BTW’s) sessions will be coordinated with families and Rise Above
If Rise Above has staff in-service days, etc. those may be utilized for scheduling purposes.
Drives typically begin after the second day of class
It is important that families maintain as open a schedule as possible for the duration of drivers training. Too many conflicts can disrupt a smooth and successful driver’s training experience.
Segment 1 requires that all students be at least 14 years and 8 months old by the first day of class. Each student is required to verify their date of birth by bringing a copy of their birth certificate to the first day of class. Parents will be able to send the instructor a photograph verifying the birthdate.
This virtual Segment 1 requires students have access to a reliable internet connection and web camera for the duration of the course.
Garrett’s School of Driving, LLC reserves the right to make changes as needed to the course schedule and format.