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Driver Education Courses

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New Drivers: Segment 1

AAA Driver Education helps to develop safe, confident new drivers through 24 hours of interactive classroom learning led by certified instructors with small class sizes, and the proven How to Drive curriculum. Choose between our basic or premium package, which includes hands‑on driving time and observation to build real‑world skills.

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New Drivers: Segment 2

This six‑hour course helps teens build safer driving habits by focusing on high‑risk topics such as impaired, drowsy, and distracted driving. This course is for teens who have held a Level 1 License for at least three months with 30+ hours of practice.

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Behind the Wheel Lessons

AAA Driver Education provides personalized, one on one behind the wheel lessons for teens and adults who need extra practice or confidence on the road, taught by certified instructors who offer patient, supportive guidance. Private lessons are available at the AAA Birmingham office.

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AAA Approved Driving School Network

A trusted network of driving schools that meet AAA’s rigorous quality standards, ensuring new drivers receive the highest level of training and education available. Students gain real-world driving skills and defensive techniques that help build confidence behind the wheel from day one.

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Defensive Driving Course for Seniors

AAA’s RoadWise Driver course offers practical techniques to help mature drivers stay confident and capable on the road. This convenient, self‑paced online program covers modern defensive driving strategies and provides a certificate of completion that may qualify you for an auto‑insurance discount.

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Driver Education for Your Business

For over 100 years, AAA has been a leader in driving safety and improvement. Today, we tap into this expertise to provide commercial instruction for businesses involved in driver education as well as companies managing fleet vehicles and drivers.

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Professional Development for Instructors

Michigan driver education instructors must complete a professional - development course every two years, and AAA’s How to Use How to Drive is an approved way to meet that requirement. The course familiarizes instructors with the How to Drive 15th‑edition curriculum and gives practical guidance on applying it effectively.

Helpful resources for your car

From finding the right car to staying protected on the road, AAA offers trusted resources to help you make smart, confident decisions at every stage of your driving experience.

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Get an auto quote

Get a personalized auto insurance quote in minutes with coverage you can trust. AAA helps protect you on the road with competitive rates and reliable service

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Car buying

Make smarter car-buying decisions with AAA’s expert resources and guidance. Explore tips, tools, and on-demand content to help you navigate the process and drive away with confidence.

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AAADrive™

Track your driving habits and unlock potential savings with AAADrive™. This smart app rewards safe driving while helping you become a more confident driver.

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StartSmart course for parents

StartSmart is an online webinar for parents of teens who are – or soon will be learning to drive. This two-hour online course prepares parents to navigate their teen’s learning-to-drive experience. This course demonstrates how to reinforce what your teen is learning in driver education and how to maximize the practice driving that you’ll do with them. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research is highlighted throughout this course.


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