/// Upcoming Classes \\\
Total course cost: $550 (*registration fee included)
$100 registration is non-refundable
Dates/times: November 6, 7, 10, 12, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28
November 6, 10, 12, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27 → 6:30pm-8:30pm
November 7, 21, 28 → 10:30am-12:30pm
Final written test options will be on November 28th in person at Agape Christian Church
These are the class dates ONLY and do not include each students six required drives
Drives may continue up to three weeks after the last scheduled day of class
In-person instruction
Location?
All class sessions will take place via Zoom
All drives will take place from Agape Christian Church
609 Cherokee St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Testing will take place in person @ Agape Christian Church on November 28th.
What to Expect
Our behind-the-wheel program builds skills progressively. Students gain experience in residential neighborhoods, rural and county roads, downtown Kalamazoo, and on the freeway. Students are taught to choose safe speeds based on traffic, weather, road conditions, and posted limits.
Drive 1 — Foundations: Low-speed residential driving in the Westwood neighborhood surrounding Agape Christian Church. Students learn reference points, lane positioning, right and left turns, and other foundational skills.
Drive 2 — Building Skills: Introduces lane changes on larger roads, navigating traffic signals, and using designated left-turn lanes.
Drive 3 — City Driving: Adds light city traffic, additional lane changes, and intersections with multiple turn lanes.
Drive 4 — Downtown Driving: Introduces downtown Kalamazoo traffic, roundabouts, one-way streets, and parallel parking.
Drive 5 — Freeway Driving: Focuses on freeway entry, merging, lane positioning, maintaining safe following distances, and exiting.
Drive 6 — Comprehensive Review: Combines multiple driving environments to reinforce skills and assess readiness for continued supervised practice.
Rural driving is incorporated throughout the program.
Progression and Completion
Students must demonstrate safe performance of each lesson’s objectives before advancing. Completing the scheduled lessons does not automatically guarantee a certificate. Students who have not met the course’s safety and completion requirements may need additional instruction before a certificate can be issued.
::::::: Notes ::::::
Makeup days are TBD and as needed (*weather cancellations, approved absences, etc.)
No class or drives on Sunday
No class on Wednesdays (*drives may occur before 6pm)
Behind the wheel (BTW’s) sessions may take place right after school, during the day (for homeschoolers or non-traditional) and Saturdays.
If your school has in service days, etc. those may be utilized for scheduling purposes.
Drives typically begin after the second day of class
It is important that families maintain as open a schedule as possible for the duration of drivers training. Too many conflicts can disrupt a smooth and successful driver’s training experience.
Segment 1 requires that all students be at least 14 years and 8 months old by the first day of class. Each student is required to verify their date of birth by bringing a copy of their birth certificate to the first day of class. Parents will be able to send the instructor a photograph verifying the birthdate.
This virtual Segment 1 requires students have access to a reliable internet connection and web camera for the duration of the course.
Garrett’s School of Driving, LLC reserves the right to make changes as needed to the course schedule and format.
Total course cost: $550 (*registration fee included)
$100 registration is non-refundable
Dates:
January 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22
Times:
All class sessions are 6:30-8:30pm
Final written test option will be on January 22, in person at Agape Christian Church
These are the class dates ONLY and do not include each students six required drives
Drives may continue up to three weeks after the last scheduled day of class
In-person instruction
Location?
All class sessions will take place via Zoom
All drives will take place from Agape Christian Church
609 Cherokee St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Testing will take place in person @ Agape Christian Church on January 22nd.
What to Expect
Our behind-the-wheel program builds skills progressively. Students gain experience in residential neighborhoods, rural and county roads, downtown Kalamazoo, and on the freeway. Students are taught to choose safe speeds based on traffic, weather, road conditions, and posted limits.
Drive 1 — Foundations: Low-speed residential driving in the Westwood neighborhood surrounding Agape Christian Church. Students learn reference points, lane positioning, right and left turns, and other foundational skills.
Drive 2 — Building Skills: Introduces lane changes on larger roads, navigating traffic signals, and using designated left-turn lanes.
Drive 3 — City Driving: Adds light city traffic, additional lane changes, and intersections with multiple turn lanes.
Drive 4 — Downtown Driving: Introduces downtown Kalamazoo traffic, roundabouts, one-way streets, and parallel parking.
Drive 5 — Freeway Driving: Focuses on freeway entry, merging, lane positioning, maintaining safe following distances, and exiting.
Drive 6 — Comprehensive Review: Combines multiple driving environments to reinforce skills and assess readiness for continued supervised practice.
Rural driving is incorporated throughout the program.
Progression and Completion
Students must demonstrate safe performance of each lesson’s objectives before advancing. Completing the scheduled lessons does not automatically guarantee a certificate. Students who have not met the course’s safety and completion requirements may need additional instruction before a certificate can be issued.
::::::: Notes ::::::
Makeup days are TBD and as needed (*weather cancellations, approved absences, etc.)
No class or drives on Sunday
No class on Wednesdays (*drives may occur before 6pm)
Behind the wheel (BTW’s) sessions may take place right after school, during the day (for homeschoolers or non-traditional) and Saturdays.
If your school has in service days, etc. those may be utilized for scheduling purposes.
Drives typically begin after the second day of class
It is important that families maintain as open a schedule as possible for the duration of drivers training. Too many conflicts can disrupt a smooth and successful driver’s training experience.
Segment 1 requires that all students be at least 14 years and 8 months old by the first day of class. Each student is required to verify their date of birth by bringing a copy of their birth certificate to the first day of class. Parents will be able to send the instructor a photograph verifying the birthdate.
This virtual Segment 1 requires students have access to a reliable internet connection and web camera for the duration of the course.
Garrett’s School of Driving, LLC reserves the right to make changes as needed to the course schedule and format.
Total course cost: $500 (*registration fee included)
$100 registration is non-refundable
Open to all students in the Allegan/Fennville area
Hamilton Partnership approved
In-person instruction
Dates/times:
February 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27
All weekday sessions will be 7-9pm
All Saturday sessions will be 8-10am
These are the class dates ONLY and do not include each students six required drives.
Drives may continue up to three weeks after the last scheduled day of class.
What to Expect
Our behind-the-wheel program builds skills progressively, moving from quiet residential streets to more complex city and freeway driving. Each lesson has specific objectives to help students develop confidence and safe driving habits.
Students gain experience in residential neighborhoods, rural and county roads, Plainwell, downtown Holland, and on the freeway—with posted speed limits ranging from 25 to 70 mph. Students learn to choose safe speeds based on traffic, weather, road conditions, and posted limits.
Drive 1 — Foundations: Low-speed residential driving in the neighborhood behind Allegan Bible Church. Students learn reference points, proper lane positioning, right and left turns, and other foundational skills.
Drive 2 — Rural Driving: Builds on foundational skills and introduces rural driving on larger roads.
Drive 3 — City Driving: Introduces lane changes and light city driving in Plainwell.
Drive 4 — Downtown Driving: Takes students through downtown Holland to develop skills in a more complex traffic environment.
Drive 5 — Roundabouts and Freeways: Focuses on navigating roundabouts as well as freeway merging and exiting.
Drive 6 — Comprehensive Review: Combines multiple driving environments to reinforce skills and assess readiness for continued supervised practice.
Rural driving is incorporated throughout the program.
Progression and Completion
Students must safely complete each lesson’s objectives before advancing to the next drive. Completing the scheduled lessons does not automatically guarantee a certificate. Certificates of completion will be issued only after students meet all course objectives and completion requirements.
Where are the classes and drives held?
All classes and drives will take place from Allegan Bible Church
412 Sherman St, Allegan, MI 49010
::::::: Notes ::::::
Makeup days are TBD and as needed (*weather cancellations, approved absences, etc.)
No class or drives on Sunday
No class on Wednesdays (*drives may occur before 6pm)
Behind the wheel (BTW’s) sessions may take place right after school, during the day (for homeschoolers or non-traditional) and Saturdays.
If your school has in service days, etc. those may be utilized for scheduling purposes.
Drives typically begin after the second day of class
It is important that families maintain as open a schedule as possible for the duration of drivers training. Too many conflicts can disrupt a smooth and successful driver’s training experience.
Segment 1 requires that all students be at least 14 years and 8 months old by the first day of class. Each student is required to verify their date of birth by bringing a copy of their birth certificate to the first day of class. Parents will be able to send the instructor a photograph verifying the birthdate.
Garrett’s School of Driving, LLC reserves the right to make changes as needed to the course schedule and format.
Garrett's School of Driving, LLC is a family-owned and operated business founded by Chase and Bethany Garrett in 2024. Chase oversees the school's programs and day-to-day operations, while Bethany works closely with students and families as part of the instructional team. Their hands-on involvement ensures every family receives personalized attention, direct communication, and a consistent experience from registration through course completion.
Driver’s education should feel personal. Unlike the big-box driving school experience, Garrett’s gives families direct access to the owners. Throughout your student’s training, you’ll work personally with Mr. and Mrs. Garrett—no middlemen, call centers, or automated answering systems.
Your student won’t be passed among a rotating roster of random instructors, either. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett provide all classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, getting to know your student’s strengths, challenges, and progress. That means consistent expectations, familiar faces, and personal accountability from start to finish.
Beyond driver education, Mr. Garrett is also an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Spring Arbor University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Music Education. Chase and Bethany are also proud homeschool parents of six children, a background that has shaped their passion for education and a commitment to helping every student succeed.
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