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?
Tag: Driver Education
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
4-Way Stop Rules of the Road: 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 a frustrating experience, but more importantly, it can be hazardous. To keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely at intersections, we’ll review who has the right of way, answer frequently asked… Continue reading 4-Way Stop Rules of the Road: Who Has the Right of Way?
About the Illinois Driving Exam
Enrolling in and attending a 30-hour classroom course is your first step in satisfying the requirements needed to pass the Illinois driving exam. Teenage drivers have the highest crash risk per mile traveled, compared to other drivers in older age groups. Young drivers tend to overestimate their driving abilities and underestimate the many dangers on… Continue reading About the Illinois Driving Exam
Illinois Cell Phone Laws: What You Should Know
Use of electronic communication devices in Illinois while driving comes with certain stipulations and possible penalties if violated. It is imperative that all drivers operating a vehicle in the state of Illinois be aware of current laws governing cell phone use while driving. Whether you are just passing through the ‘Land of Lincoln’ or are… Continue reading Illinois Cell Phone Laws: What You Should Know
What to Do When Encountering Certain Traffic Signals
Traffic signals are used to control the flow of traffic while also promoting safe and efficient driving. Traffic control signals can be found along, beside, or above a road and are used by motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. Traffic signals also create breaks in traffic to allow pedestrians ample time to cross the street… Continue reading What to Do When Encountering Certain Traffic Signals
How Scanning Ahead Can Make You a Better Driver
You’ve heard the term scanning, but do really know what it is and how to employ it to become a better driver? First things first, scanning is knowing where, when and how to look 360 degrees around the vehicle for signs, signals, roadway markings and potential hazards. Here’s what you need to know to become… Continue reading How Scanning Ahead Can Make You a Better Driver
How to Master Interstate Driving
Interstate driving can be overwhelming at first and is an integral part of our highway transportation system. Generally, these high-speed roadways, when compared to other roadways, have a lower frequency of collisions; however, when a collision does occur, it is often more severe because of the combination of speed and impact. Because of higher speeds,… Continue reading How to Master Interstate Driving
How to Safely Check Your Blind Spots
Every driver should know where his or her blind spots are for their vehicle. Do you know where your blind spots are and how to properly check them? Learn how checking blind spots by scanning ahead, communicating intentions and maintaining a cushion of safety can save you a costly trip to an auto body shop.… Continue reading How to Safely Check Your Blind Spots
How to Change a Tire Safely
You’re driving along a stretch of highway, enjoying a beautiful summer day. Construction season is seemingly never out-of-style as you slow down to pass a road crew tearing up the lane next to you. Out of nowhere, you feel your car abruptly tilt to one side. That’s because you just drove over a nail and… Continue reading How to Change a Tire Safely