Everything You Need to Know About Ohio’s Changes Driver Training Requirements (Ages 18 -20) Beginning September 30, 2025, Ohio is making one of its biggest updates to adult driver licensing in decades. If you’re 18, 19, or 20 years old and planning to get your Ohio driver’s license, you’ll now be required to complete full… Continue reading Ohio Driver’s License Requirements Change for 18 – 20 Year Olds | September 2025
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A Teen’s Guide to Getting Your License in Wisconsin
Getting your driver’s license is a major rite of passage. It’s the moment you trade asking for rides for the freedom of the open road. It’s your ticket to independence. But before you can get there, you have to navigate a process that can sometimes feel a little complicated. So, how do you get from… Continue reading A Teen’s Guide to Getting Your License in Wisconsin
Everything You Should Know About Online Drivers Ed in Wisconsin
Your teen is about to take their first real step toward independence, and ensuring they do it safely is your top priority. It’s good to know that the state’s Graduated Driver Licensing program, which all starts with driver’s ed, has been proven to cut teen crash fatalities by nearly 20%. But figuring out that first… Continue reading Everything You Should Know About Online Drivers Ed in Wisconsin
OH Teen Driver Checklist: What You Need to do to Get Your License in Ohio
Navigating Ohio’s driver education system can be complex, especially with recent updates and ongoing discussions about accessibility and affordability. This guide aims to provide a clear, updated roadmap for teens and their families across Ohio to understand the current requirements and considerations for obtaining a driver’s license in 2025. Let’s dive in! Step 1: Obtain… Continue reading OH Teen Driver Checklist: What You Need to do to Get Your License in Ohio
Illinois Teen Driver Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
So, your teen is ready to get behind the wheel in Illinois? Regardless of whether you’re the excited teen or the slightly nervous parent reading this (or both, tag-teaming this rite of passage), welcome to your ultimate guide to getting your driver’s license in Illinois. Getting a driver’s license is a huge milestone and, let’s… Continue reading Illinois Teen Driver Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
Why Is Your Check Engine Light On?
You’re driving down the road, not a care in the world, and then you notice something — your check engine light has illuminated. While it is important to inspect your vehicle shortly after the check engine light appears, it may not be a reason to panic. There are a number of reasons why it turned… Continue reading Why Is Your Check Engine Light On?
Is it Safe to Drive with Low Tire Pressure?
Have you ever been driving and noticed that yellow horseshoe with an exclamation point lit up on your car’s dashboard? This symbol is your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerting you to potentially under-inflated tires. A national study conducted by Schrader International found that only “58 percent of drivers could properly identify the lifesaving TPMS… Continue reading Is it Safe to Drive with Low Tire Pressure?
5 Keys of Smith System Driving
Looking to improve your driving skills and become a safer driver? Look no further than the Smith System, a widely recognized defensive driving technique. Top Driver Driver Intelligence™ Curriculum was inspired by the Smith System and has developed hundreds of thousands of safe, intelligent drivers. What is the Smith System? The Smith System was invented… Continue reading 5 Keys of Smith System Driving
What Happens If You Put Diesel In a Gas Car
Imagine pulling up to the pump, filling your tank, and then realizing you’ve accidentally used the wrong fuel. Don’t panic! Diesel in a gas car can leave you worried, but understanding how to handle it prevents injury and further damage to your motor vehicle. This blog will clear up the confusion between diesel and gasoline,… Continue reading What Happens If You Put Diesel In a Gas Car
Safe Driving on Spare Tires: How Far and Fast Can You Drive on a Spare Tire?
If you have a flat tire, you know how frustrating a process it is to get your car back to its normal operation. Not only does it disrupt your travel, it also takes time and money to replace a flat. Replacing a flat tire with your spare tire is a safe and effective way to… Continue reading Safe Driving on Spare Tires: How Far and Fast Can You Drive on a Spare Tire?