Road Map to Obtaining a Driver’s Permit
At 15 years of age in the state of Illinois, young adults are eligible for their driver’s permit. This permit requires a trip to the Illinois Secretary of State Office along with a few other specifications. Understand the application process as you embark on this exciting learning experience. You must first gain consent from… Continue reading Road Map to Obtaining a Driver’s Permit
Continue readingWhat to Expect for Your First Behind-the-Wheel Lesson
As part of the Graduated Licensing Process, you will be required to complete in-vehicle training with a licensed driving instructor. Top Driver meets and exceeds the requirements set forth through its multiple program options. These in-vehicle lessons are designed to not only facilitate the development of basic vehicle control, but also to promote safe driving… Continue reading What to Expect for Your First Behind-the-Wheel Lesson
Continue readingFrom Outside, In: Pre-Driving Procedures
Whether you have been driving for years or you are learning to drive with a learner’s permit, you need a car in healthy condition to carry you from point A to point B. It is important to see that you car does more than just start when you put the keys in the ignition. Go… Continue reading From Outside, In: Pre-Driving Procedures
Continue readingRight Turn on Red: Top 3 Things You Need to Know
Red lights – we all dread them. Waiting around, especially when you’re in a hurry, is never ideal. But, as you approach a red light to take a right hand turn with no sign stating “No Turn On Red”, you’re lucky enough not to have to participate in the waiting game. Before you make your… Continue reading Right Turn on Red: Top 3 Things You Need to Know
Continue readingDriving with Limited Visibility: What You Can Do to Avoid A Crash
When dealing with limited visibility, the first rule is that you only drive when you must. If you can avoid driving in fog, rain, night-time or other conditions that limit your visibility, you will reduce the risk of becoming involved in a crash. Here’s what you need to know about driving with limited visibility and… Continue reading Driving with Limited Visibility: What You Can Do to Avoid A Crash
Continue reading6 Steps to Parallel Parking
Parallel parking is a skill that requires practice, patience and persistence. At first, it may seem like a daunting task that you’ll never master, but over time you will gain confidence and become more comfortable with parallel parking. Use the following six steps to parallel park the right way. 1.) Find a spot that… Continue reading 6 Steps to Parallel Parking
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