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How to Successfully Make a 3-Point Turn

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Do you what a 3-point turn is and how to correctly execute one? Well, if you don’t, you sure should! The ability to perform a 3-point turn is a great skill for every driver to have. This particular skill can come in handy when faced with turning around in a narrow street or area where […]

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Top Driver’s Specialized Driver Education Program

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Are you familiar with ADHD or executive functioning issues? Both can make life and driving more difficult for your child, but it doesn’t mean they can’t safely operate a vehicle — they just need a driving program tailored to their needs. While most people are familiar with ADHD, executive functioning issues do exist and impact […]

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How Parents Can Encourage Their Teen Driver to Limit Distractions

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I’m sure you’re all too familiar with the frequency in which your teen texts, but did you know that texting while driving is the most dangerous distraction? In fact, people who text while driving are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash. That’s why it’s important to understand that when your teen […]

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4 Conditions That Cause Limited Visibility and How to Handle Them

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There are only two types of driving environments we can encounter, perfect and not so perfect. We use two terms to describe these environments: ideal and adverse. Visibility is something that refers to the ability to see and be seen. There are a number of conditions that can contribute to poor visibility while driving. Do […]

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Helpful Tips for Hill Parking

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Parking on a hill can be a daunting task, especially for new drivers. However, by understanding a few simple techniques, you can confidently navigate any incline. The key to safe hill parking lies in the direction of your wheels. If your parking brake fails, this particular task could save lives and property. Identify whether you […]

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Follow These 5 Rules to Reduce Your Risk of Crashing

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Your vehicle carries more than just precious loved ones, it holds flammable materials and weighs more than 3,000 pounds. In many cases, it can kill. Understand the risks every time you get behind the wheel and more importantly, what steps you can take to stay safe.   Avoid distracted driving. Distracted driving is any activity […]

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The Top Driver Difference

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What makes a driving school great? Only Top Driver addresses parents’ main concerns about driver education: quality of the training, convenience, and help for the parent in coaching their teen to drive safely. As one of the nation’s top driving schools, parents can trust Top Driver. With Top Driver, you get experience in and out […]

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6 factors that contribute to smooth braking
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6 Factors That Contribute to Smooth Braking

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Braking is a technique worth getting right. When properly executed, braking can ensure your safety, your passengers’ safety, and prolong the life of your vehicle. Who doesn’t like being safe and saving money? Learn how to be most efficient when coming to those four-way intersections. Here’s what you need to know to break smoothly and […]

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5 Tips to Being a Good Driving Role Model for Your Teen

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It takes a great amount of time and practice to become a good driver. According to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, “Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among young people ages 15-20. Nearly one in five licensed 16-year- olds are in a vehicle crash and, per mile driven, his/her fatality […]

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What You Need to Know About Sharing the Road with Emergency Vehicles

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At any given moment we may share the road with a wide variety of things; Cars, 18 wheelers, tow trucks, animals, cyclist, emergency vehicles and more. How we drive must change based on this. Adjusting our driving to who we share the road with is just as important as adjusting our driving to adverse weather […]

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