[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3730″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Are you gearing up for a road trip this summer? You’re probably mapping your course, choosing the sites you’ll visit and planning what items to pack. But, don’t forget the most critical ingredient, the one that will get you from one place to another – your car. Put your […]
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When a motorist is new to driving, it’s important to have a firm understanding of railroad crossings. What are railroad crossings? What should I do if I encounter a railroad crossing with a gate? How do I handle a crossing without a gate? Even though getting stuck at a railroad crossing can be annoying when […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3683″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]As a driver you are required to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Nowhere is this more important than when you are driving in a construction zone. The lanes may be narrower. Workers may cross the road in front of you or be working right at the […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3651″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] Now That Spring is Here, Drivers Need to be Aware of Their Surroundings Spring is here, which means people are getting out and enjoying the nice weather. Spring is an important time for drivers to be cautious of outside surroundings such as children and pets. Although many […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3533″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] What is a Four Way Stop? A four way stop is an intersection of two roads with “Stop” signs facing each of the four directions. A four way stop has rules, simple rules that should be easy to follow. However, add two to four drivers, any of whom […]
Sometimes it’s pretty clear that you need new tires, such as when you experience a flat, but how do you tell before it reaches that potentially unsafe juncture? This past year the importance of tire care and maintenance jumped to the headlines after the California Highway Patrol finished their investigation in the accident that killed […]
The last blog post went through the steps needed to winterize your car to be prepared for winter driving. Once winter comes are some additional steps drivers need to take before hitting the road each day to keep safe, so be sure to follow these easy winter driving tips: If you’re lucky and can turn on […]
Winter is just around the corner and both new and experienced drivers will benefit from taking steps to winterize their cars. The best time to winterize your car is before the first frost, but oftentimes drivers wait until after the first major snowfall, which oftentimes is too late. At Top Driver driving school we encourage […]
Cell phone laws while driving vary greatly from state to state and what is legal in one state isn’t always legal in another. Regardless of whether it is legal or not where you live cell phone usage while driving leads to distracted driving and according to a CDC study 20% of all traffic accidents in […]
It can be a scary time when your child becomes old enough to drive. Yet with setting a good example, enrolling them in a great driving classes, and avoiding these mistakes listed below; your teen can be learn to be an intelligent driver through his or her lifetime. 6 Deadly Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching […]