Classroom Policies

  • 24 hour notice is required for cancellation of scheduled driving sessions.
  • No more than 2 class sessions should be missed which can be made up. (A maximum of 4 Segment 1 class sessions (8 hrs.) can be made up due to unforeseen, extenuating circumstances after session has started, with office approval; any more will result in dismissal and forfeit of money.
  • No Segment 2 sessions can be missed.
  • In the case of a "No-show," for scheduled driving, a $25 fee must be paid before next scheduled driving time.

Make up Policies & Costs

  • Make up test after 2 attempts: $15 fee 
  • Replacement certificates: $10

Refund Policies

  • No refunds after second day of class for Segment 1.
  • No refunds after first day of class for Segment 2.

Payment Policies & Fee Outline

Payment for driver education courses can be paid via: 
  1. Online during registration OR through CAPE's Square checkout terminal 
    1. Fill in the correct amount for your course (e.g. SEGMENT 1 = $115). Please include the student's name and "Drive America" in the comments. Includes online processing fee. 
  2. Check at the first class 
    1. Please make checks out to "Community Alliance for Progressive Education."
  3. Cash at the first class 
    1. Please connect with Drive America if you intend to pay with cash. 
*Due to inflation and increased cost overall, as of January 1, 2023 our Segment 1 and Segment 2 prices will reflect those increases. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 
  • Segment 1: $490 must be paid in full by first day of class
  • Segment 2:  $115 must be paid in full by first day of class
  • Returned Checks: $25 fee. 
  • Online payments include the processing fee. 
Notice: 
This school is required to be licensed by the Michigan Department of State, Program Operations Division. If you have a complaint which you cannot settle with this school, write: Michigan Department of State, Program Operations Division, Lansing, Michigan 48918. Completion of driver training instruction does not guarantee qualification for a driver license. We reserve the right to refuse services at any time
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