Located at various sites across the state, run by MSP Community Service Troopers.
This program was developed through a project administered through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning with funding provided from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This is a four-hour hands-on program. The curriculum includes:
Michigan State Police patrol vehicles will be used for all driving exercises.
Classes run either 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Class size is limited to 21 students. Interested parties may contact their local Community Service Trooper to inquire about registration.
All participants must submit a waiver, registration form & audio, photo, and video release form.
July 22, 2026
665 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
August 15, 2026
9301 South M-221
Brimley, MI 49715
Registration is open.
August 16, 2026
2100 State Highway M-35
Gladstone, MI 49837
Registration is open.
Located at the MSP Drive Track in Lansing, run by the MSP Training Division.
"Train Like a Trooper" is a five hour program aimed at the teenager. The curriculum includes four hours of hands-on training and one hour of online instruction.
The areas covered in class and reinforced during practical exercises are:
Class size is limited to 18 students to allow a 3-to-1 student/instructor ratio. Michigan State Police patrol vehicles will be provided for all driving exercises.
Any questions or further information regarding this course can be directed to the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit at 517-282-8710.
All sessions for 2026 have reached full capacity.
