When a motorist is new to driving, it’s important to have a firm understanding of railroad crossings. What are railroad crossings? What should I do if I encounter a railroad crossing with a gate? How do I handle a crossing without a gate? Even though getting stuck at a railroad crossing can be annoying when… Continue reading Navigating Railroad Crossings: The Importance of Staying Alert
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Tips for Better Parallel Parking
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3696″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]If you’re uneasy about parallel parking, you aren’t alone. It’s one of the most common reasons people flunk their driving tests, and even those who manage to pass aren’t always comfortable with it. If you live in a large city, like Chicago, parallel parking is an essential skill to… Continue reading Tips for Better Parallel Parking
Sharing the Road with Runners
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3693″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Encountering runners on the road is a common occurrence in many communities around the United States. Although fitness is important to people of all ages, these runners can sometimes pose an additional risk to drivers. Drivers, especially new drivers, need to be aware of the dangers posed by runners… Continue reading Sharing the Road with Runners
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3688″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Every day, you make thousands of decisions. While some of these choices are of little importance, some can be the difference between life and death. This is certainly the case regarding decision of whether or not to wear a seat belt while in a car. Below are some of… Continue reading Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Construction Workers Have the Right of Way
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3683″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]As a driver you are required to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Nowhere is this more important than when you are driving in a construction zone. The lanes may be narrower. Workers may cross the road in front of you or be working right at the… Continue reading Construction Workers Have the Right of Way
Be Aware of Your Surroundings While Driving
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3651″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] Now That Spring is Here, Drivers Need to be Aware of Their Surroundings Spring is here, which means people are getting out and enjoying the nice weather. Spring is an important time for drivers to be cautious of outside surroundings such as children and pets. Although many… Continue reading Be Aware of Your Surroundings While Driving
What to Do at Stoplights
It’s easy to know what to do when you come to a traffic signal that is functioning normally, but what about times where the lights are blinking, it’s not working at all or there is a police officer directing traffic.Those are all situations you will encounter at some point while driving. In less populated areas… Continue reading What to Do at Stoplights
Understanding School Bus Traffic Law Keeps Everybody Safer
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3441″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Virtually every city or town in the nation has one or more schools in its jurisdiction. Because of this, school buses can be found on almost all of the roads and highways in the country. They are used to transport students of all ages to and from schools,… Continue reading Understanding School Bus Traffic Law Keeps Everybody Safer
Happy New Years & Teen Driving Restrictions
The entire team at Top Driver would like to wish everyone Happy New Year! We hope everyone has a safe and fun New Year’s Eve as well. We are looking forward to 2015 and all it holds. A lot of people like to go out and party, so please be careful while on the road.… Continue reading Happy New Years & Teen Driving Restrictions
Tire Care & Maintenance
Sometimes it’s pretty clear that you need new tires, such as when you experience a flat, but how do you tell before it reaches that potentially unsafe juncture? This past year the importance of tire care and maintenance jumped to the headlines after the California Highway Patrol finished their investigation in the accident that killed… Continue reading Tire Care & Maintenance