4 Signs the Car Next to You Has a Distracted Driver
How many times have you been driving next to a car only to look over and see them staring down into their lap? Unfortunately, it’s quite common and exceedingly dangerous. The National Safety Council estimates that around 1.6 million crashes per year can be attributed to cell phone use while driving. While this statistic may… Continue reading 4 Signs the Car Next to You Has a Distracted Driver
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What Must You Do to Legally Own and Operate a Vehicle in Illinois?
Not every teen is gifted a car for their 16th birthday. If you’re looking to purchase your first gently used vehicle, there are a number of hoops you must jump through before you can lawfully own and operate a vehicle in Illinois. But before we get to that, you’ll first need to obtain your Illinois… Continue reading What Must You Do to Legally Own and Operate a Vehicle in Illinois?
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Teen Distracted Driving Statistics
For young drivers, distracted driving can be fatal. Knowing and understanding teen distracted driving statistics could be the motivation your teen needs to stay focused when behind the wheel. From taking your eyes off the road to for just a few seconds to adjust a seat or entering a new destination into a phone, it… Continue reading Teen Distracted Driving Statistics
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What to Do If You Are Pulled Over By Police
You might be nervous about what’s going to happen when you get pulled over, but remember that officers are too; they never know what to expect. Generally, the more you do to help ensure the officer’s safety the more you ensure your own. What to Do If You Are Pulled Over By Police 1. Look… Continue reading What to Do If You Are Pulled Over By Police
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10 Fatal Crash Statistics Every Illinois Teen Driver Should Know
Does your teen driver know the most recent data involving fatal crashes? Parent involvement is a key factor in improving teen driver safety. Parents are the unofficial “driving coaches” who help their teens learn to drive and lead the licensing process. Ensure your teenagers understand the responsibility that comes along with earning an Illinois driver’s… Continue reading 10 Fatal Crash Statistics Every Illinois Teen Driver Should Know
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What to do When Your Brakes Fail While Driving
For better or worse, driving a car is a hypnotic activity for many people. We’ve become so used to commanding our fast, two-ton, metal vehicles every day on the way to and from work, errands, etc. that we often forget just how dangerous it can be. But nothing snaps you back into cold, hard reality… Continue reading What to do When Your Brakes Fail While Driving
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