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 readingIs 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 readingThe Smith System: 5 Keys of Defensive Driving Explained
Want to become a safer, more confident driver? The Smith System is one of the most widely used defensive driving methods in the world, taught to everyone from new teen drivers to professional fleet drivers. Top Driver Driver Intelligence™ Curriculum was inspired by the Smith System and has developed hundreds of thousands of safe, intelligent… Continue reading The Smith System: 5 Keys of Defensive Driving Explained
Continue readingWhat 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
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How Long Can You Drive on a Spare Tire? Distance & Speed Limits
If you’ve ever had a flat tire, you know how frustrating it is. Not only does it disrupt your trip, it also takes time and money to fix. Putting on your spare tire is a safe and effective way to get back on the road, but spare tires are designed for temporary use only. In… Continue reading How Long Can You Drive on a Spare Tire? Distance & Speed Limits
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4-Way Stop Rules: Who Has the Right of Way?
We’ve all been there. That moment when you come to a 4-way stop and aren’t sure who has the right of way. It can be frustrating, but more importantly, it can be dangerous. Below, our driving instructors break down exactly who goes first in every situation, from two cars arriving together to pedestrians in the… Continue reading 4-Way Stop Rules: Who Has the Right of Way?
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About Top Driver
The Midwest's largest private driving school, since 2003.
Top Driver is a private driver education provider founded in 2003, teaching teens and adults from 43 classroom locations across Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin. More than 250,000 new drivers have trained with our Driver Intelligence™ curriculum, which exceeds state minimums, and our 300+ state-licensed instructors. We are one of the few Illinois driving schools approved as a Cooperative Road Test provider, so eligible teens can take their official Illinois Secretary of State road test with their Top Driver instructor.
- 2003Founded
- 250,000+Drivers trained
- 43Classrooms
- 300+Instructors
Teens (15+)AdultsStudents with ADHD / executive function differences
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