If you’re learning to drive or have just received a ticket, you might have some questions about Michigan’s point system: What is a point? How many are bad, and how long do points stay on my record? You’ll find those answers, details about some common traffic violations, and their respective point values below. What the… Continue reading What You Should Know: Traffic Violations & Michigan’s Point System
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7 Simple Steps on How to Jumpstart a Car
If you’ve ever had your car battery die on you, you know the feeling. You feel that brief moment of panic when you turn the key in the ignition and nothing happens; then and there you know you have some work to do. Previously, we’ve covered what you should always keep in your car in… Continue reading 7 Simple Steps on How to Jumpstart a Car
Top 10 Best & Worst States For Teen Drivers
While driver education instills universal principles, new drivers can have vastly different learning experiences from one another because driving environments vary drastically throughout the US. City or country roads, lenient or stringent insurance and safety laws, hilly or flat terrain — all of these variables play a big part in shaping how effectively a new… Continue reading Top 10 Best & Worst States For Teen Drivers
What You Need to Know About the Natural Laws of Driving
All drivers should be aware of the natural laws of physics that affect any moving or stationary object. While the rules of the road are of utmost importance to know and obey, understanding the natural laws of driving will help you be able to anticipate how your vehicle handles and reacts in various situations and… Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Natural Laws of Driving
Everything You Need to Know About REAL ID in Illinois
In May 2023, when you go to renew your driver’s license at your local Secretary of State, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked if you’d like to register a REAL ID. Here we go over what that means, and whether or not you need the REAL ID. What is a REAL ID? The Real… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About REAL ID in Illinois
Requirements For the Written Illinois Driving Exam
Before you prove your skills on the road when getting your driver’s license, you need to take the written portion of the Illinois Driving Exam — 35 questions that will test the knowledge you’ve obtained from driver education courses. The questions range from identifying road signs and basic rules of the road to understanding your… Continue reading Requirements For the Written Illinois Driving Exam
Causes of Road Rage and How to Handle It
We’ve all felt frustration while driving at some point or another. Perhaps someone cuts you off, runs a stop sign next to you, merges improperly, etc. But the line between irritation and road rage is whether or not retaliatory action is taken — something that endangers the lives of everyone around. Here we’ll discuss the… Continue reading Causes of Road Rage and How to Handle It
4 Signs the Car Next to You Has a Distracted Driver
How many times have you been driving next to a car only to look over and see them staring down into their lap? Unfortunately, it’s quite common and exceedingly dangerous. The National Safety Council estimates that around 1.6 million crashes per year can be attributed to cell phone use while driving. While this statistic may… Continue reading 4 Signs the Car Next to You Has a Distracted Driver
What Must You Do to Legally Own and Operate a Vehicle in Illinois?
Not every teen is gifted a car for their 16th birthday. If you’re looking to purchase your first gently used vehicle, there are a number of hoops you must jump through before you can lawfully own and operate a vehicle in Illinois. But before we get to that, you’ll first need to obtain your Illinois… Continue reading What Must You Do to Legally Own and Operate a Vehicle in Illinois?
Teen Distracted Driving Statistics
For young drivers, distracted driving can be fatal. Knowing and understanding teen distracted driving statistics could be the motivation your teen needs to stay focused when behind the wheel. From taking your eyes off the road to for just a few seconds to adjust a seat or entering a new destination into a phone, it… Continue reading Teen Distracted Driving Statistics