Driver Education Blogs - Top Driver Driving School
Teen Checklist Illinois

Top Driver Blog

Posted on June 6

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

Continue reading

Top Driver Blog

Posted on July 6

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?

Continue reading

Top Driver Blog

Posted on June 4

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?

Continue reading

Top Driver Blog

Posted on May 9

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

Continue reading

Top Driver Blog

Posted on April 13

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

Continue reading
If you have a flat, you may wonder how far you can drive on your spare tire. Here, we answer that and tell you how to remain safe while using your spare.

Top Driver Blog

Posted on February 9

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?

Continue reading
>