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Precision Driving Instructor Program

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.

The 80-hour course will consist of classroom training covering such areas as:

  • Vehicle dynamics
  • Instructor liability
  • Defensive driving
  • Performance driving
  • Skid control
  • Night driving
  • Instructor development techniques
  • In-car role reversal exercises

Also included in the program will be practical driving exercises consisting of serpentine, evasive maneuvering, controlled braking, precision maneuvering, skid control, performance driving, night driving, and a cumulative skills assessment. Michigan State Police patrol vehicles will be provided for all driving exercises.

Class size is limited to 12 students to allow a 2-to-1 student/instructor ratio. 

Officers registering for the Precision Driving Instructor Program must participate in the entire 80-hour program (court appearances, etc., must be rescheduled). 

MCOLES Registered


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