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The 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

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?

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