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Follow These 5 Rules to Reduce Your Risk of Crashing

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Your vehicle carries more than just precious loved ones, it holds flammable materials and weighs more than 3,000 pounds. In many cases, it can kill. Understand the risks every time you get behind the wheel and more importantly, what steps you can take to stay safe.   Avoid distracted driving. Distracted driving is any activity […]

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The Top Driver Difference

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What makes a driving school great? Only Top Driver addresses parents’ main concerns about driver education: quality of the training, convenience, and help for the parent in coaching their teen to drive safely. As one of the nation’s top driving schools, parents can trust Top Driver. With Top Driver, you get experience in and out […]

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6 factors that contribute to smooth braking
21
Mar
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6 Factors That Contribute to Smooth Braking

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Braking is a technique worth getting right. When properly executed, braking can ensure your safety, your passengers’ safety, and prolong the life of your vehicle. Who doesn’t like being safe and saving money? Learn how to be most efficient when coming to those four-way intersections. Here’s what you need to know to break smoothly and […]

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5 Tips to Being a Good Driving Role Model for Your Teen

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It takes a great amount of time and practice to become a good driver. According to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, “Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among young people ages 15-20. Nearly one in five licensed 16-year- olds are in a vehicle crash and, per mile driven, his/her fatality […]

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What You Need to Know About Sharing the Road with Emergency Vehicles

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At any given moment we may share the road with a wide variety of things; Cars, 18 wheelers, tow trucks, animals, cyclist, emergency vehicles and more. How we drive must change based on this. Adjusting our driving to who we share the road with is just as important as adjusting our driving to adverse weather […]

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Why You Should Consider Taking a Refresher Course at Top Driver

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Even the most experienced drivers should reacquaint themselves with the rules of the road. Law changes, improved safety strategies, and potential discounts on your auto insurance are just a few reasons to register for our online refresher courses.   Each course is designed to help drivers boost their skills in specific areas in which they […]

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Do you follow these 5 pre-trip procedures?
21
Feb
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Do You Follow These 5 Pre-Trip Procedures?

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The process of getting ready to drive starts before you even get into your car. Regardless of how good a driver you may be, you need a vehicle that is in good condition. When was the last time you did a thorough vehicle inspection? When you’re in a hurry, do you take time to check […]

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Items you should always have in your car.
07
Feb
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Items You Should ALWAYS Have in Your Car

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Before getting on the road, make sure you’re prepared for the worst by having the proper equipment stored in your car. The following list goes over items every driver should have in their vehicle:   Tire Changing Supplies The first thing on our list is actually a collection of items – a spare tire, tire […]

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Vehicle Maintenance Checklist: Know when to do what. *clipboard graphic*
01
Feb
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Avoid the Five Most Common Driving Errors

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#1: Incorrect Speed To avoid speeding, always know the speed limit, regularly check the speedometer, and allow enough time to reach your destination. Assess the driving conditions and adjust your vehicle speed accordingly. If a vehicle is following closely behind you, slow down to encourage them to pass rather than speeding up.   #2: Violating […]

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