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Macatawa Driving School

Allendale, Michigan (MI)

Macatawa Driving School

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Overview

Our mission is to help West Michigan families raise safe, conscientious drivers. We offer a supportive learning environment where students build confidence behind the wheel and develop a respectful attitude toward others. Our skilled instructors combine practical driving skills with humor, insight, and steady encouragement through classroom sessions, on-the-road driving, and range practice. We’re here to support both students and parents—your questions, feedback, and ideas are always welcome. Rob Ockerse holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Education from Grand Valley State University. After retiring from Zeeland Public Schools in 2014, he has continued a driver education career that began in 1990, teaching and directing programs in Zeeland, Holland, Jenison, and Hamilton. Cherie Ockerse earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a marketing major from Central Michigan University. She brings sharp administrative and organizational skills from retail management, business-to-business marketing in local manufacturing, and managing the behind-the-scenes details of her husband’s work.

Instructors

  • Ron Poole

    Ron Poole

  • Jerry Walinga

    Jerry Walinga

  • Sid Son

    Sid Son

  • Doug Waldron

    Doug Waldron

  • Kraig Smith

    Kraig Smith

  • Gary Dykhouse

    Gary Dykhouse

  • Drew Johnson

    Drew Johnson

  • Bob Zwiers

    Bob Zwiers

  • Jesse Carrell

    Jesse Carrell

  • Ben Ashby

    Ben Ashby

  • Derek Vrugink

    Derek Vrugink

  • Kevin Betts

    Kevin Betts

  • Robert Corrigan

    Robert Corrigan

  • Mark Sneller

    Mark Sneller

  • Ron Joostberns

    Ron Joostberns

  • Ken Mol

    Ken Mol

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Training Programs

4 offered

  • Sgement 1

    Requirements 14 years 8 months of age, Permission of parent/guardian. Course Content Minimum of 24 hours of classroom instruction, Minimum of 6 hours behind-the-wheel driving. Restrictions May drive only with driver education instructor. LEVEL 1 LEARNER’S LICENSE Requirements Must have a Certificate of Completion from Segment 1 Must have a certified copy of birth certificate, Parent/guardian signature required by Secretary of State. Pass vision screening required by Secretary of State. Restrictions May only drive with licensed parent/guardian or designated adult age 21 or older. Parent/guardian or designated adult must sit in front seat.

  • Segment 2

    Driver Education. Requirements 30 hours minimum of supervised driving time including a minimum of two hours night driving, 90 days since completing Segment 1 Course Content 6 hours of classroom driver education instruction.

  • Road Skills testing

    Completed Segment 2 of the driver education course, Completed a minimum 50 hours of supervised driving, which includes a minimum of 10 hours of night driving. Has had a Level 1 License for a minimum of 180 days

  • Level 2 License

    Teen is at least 16 years old, Possessed a Level 1 License for 180 days· Complete Segment 1 and 2 of an approved driver education program· Passed a road test and present a skills test certificate· Completed a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving time, including 10 hours at night· Must be violation and suspension free for at least 90 days.· Have parent/guardian sign the application and certify the minimum 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience. Restrictions · Between midnight and 5 a.m., teen must drive with a licensed adult over age 21 unless driving to and from employment.

Languages

English

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