Category Archives: Top Driver Blog

Driver Education is a great career opportunity because as an instructor someone can have a positive impact on teens’ lives and their community. Learning to drive is a huge milestone in a teen’s life and being an instructor at Top Driver provides the opportunity to help teens develop safe driving habits, ultimately making communities safer. […]

According to the World Health Organization, every year 1.3 million people are fatalities by road traffic crashes which are also the leading cause of death for children and young adults ages 5-29. These statistics are tragic. National Traffic Awareness Month, observed each August, aims to reduce those fatalities by increasing our awareness of traffic safety […]

What is liability car insurance?   Liability car insurance covers injuries or damages to other persons or their property caused by a vehicle crash. All vehicles in Illinois must be covered by liability insurance. Evidence of liability coverage must be carried by the motorist or in the vehicle and shown to law enforcement officers upon […]

How to Get your Driver’s License in Illinois If you’re confused on how to get your license in Illinois Top Driver can help. Driver’s License requirements vary from state to state so it can be a very confusing process for a teen to navigate. Some states have mandatory driver education, while others simply require a […]

Distracted Driving: Let Us Strive to Be Better. What is distracted driving?   Distracted driving is defined as partaking in an activity behind-the-wheel that takes away from your responsibility of driving safely. Distractions can occur both inside and outside of your vehicle.  There are many statistics about distracted driving but think about this, there were 3,142 […]

Winter is an exciting time of year that brings out the kid in all of us – a time to engage in a snowball fight, build a snow fort, or go skating. But despite bringing seasonal cheer, winter presents some difficulties when it comes to driving — but don’t fret! With the proper guidelines, you […]

You’re leaving for work one morning and as you come around the driver’s side of your car, you notice a huge scratch across your door. Someone hit your parked car. Regardless of how significant the damage is, if it’s your car, you’re probably going to be upset. When someone hits your parked car, it’s no […]

Driving anxiety is common in people who have had bad experiences or for those who are new at driving in general. Here we’ll go over what some of the possible causes of driving anxiety are, ways to cope with it, and suggestions on how to seek help. Common Causes of Driving Anxiety While everybody is […]

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 […]

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 […]