All parents with teens starting driver education have mixed feelings of excitement accompanied with nervousness. If your child has ADHD or another executive functioning disorder, you likely have even more concerns than other parents. Just how nervous should you be? How do you negotiate your child’s desire to drive with the challenges they face? What… Continue reading Driving Courses for Individuals with ADHD
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Driving Etiquette
When you get your learner’s permit and study to take your driving test, there are lot of road rules you have to learn to get a license. You know all the laws and regulations and illegal moves that’ll get you a ticket, but what about basic driving etiquette? What are the unwritten rules of the… Continue reading Driving Etiquette
Keeping Your Car’s Value High
When you buy a car, you want to keep it in good working condition as long as possible. There are plenty of reasons to regularly maintain your car—spending money on your car now can lead to a longer life and less money spent on fixing problems down the road. It can also mean that you’ll… Continue reading Keeping Your Car’s Value High
Most Common Driving Violations
Getting a traffic ticket is no fun. It causes a time delay from getting pulled over, usually costs a few hundred dollars in fines, add points to your license, cause your insurance costs to go up, and may even require you to go to traffic school. People who’ve been driving for a long time may… Continue reading Most Common Driving Violations
Tips for Dealing with Heavy Traffic
Few things are more frustrating than getting stuck in a massive traffic jam. Whether it’s caused by an accident on the road, construction or just general rush hour backup, driving in traffic is less than ideal. It can also be dangerous. Here are some tips for driving when there are a lot of other cars… Continue reading Tips for Dealing with Heavy Traffic
Tips for Better Parallel Parking
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3696″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]If you’re uneasy about parallel parking, you aren’t alone. It’s one of the most common reasons people flunk their driving tests, and even those who manage to pass aren’t always comfortable with it. If you live in a large city, like Chicago, parallel parking is an essential skill to… Continue reading Tips for Better Parallel Parking
Understanding School Bus Traffic Law Keeps Everybody Safer
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3441″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Virtually every city or town in the nation has one or more schools in its jurisdiction. Because of this, school buses can be found on almost all of the roads and highways in the country. They are used to transport students of all ages to and from schools,… Continue reading Understanding School Bus Traffic Law Keeps Everybody Safer
Happy New Years & Teen Driving Restrictions
The entire team at Top Driver would like to wish everyone Happy New Year! We hope everyone has a safe and fun New Year’s Eve as well. We are looking forward to 2015 and all it holds. A lot of people like to go out and party, so please be careful while on the road.… Continue reading Happy New Years & Teen Driving Restrictions
Illinois Cell Phone Laws
*Update on Aug. 7, 2019* Hand-held devices are banned while driving in the state of Illinois, which means no talking, texting, emailing, or adjusting your GPS while driving. Yes, even touching your GPS while driving is considered a violation. You can use a phone if you are using a speakerphone or headset in most circumstances… Continue reading Illinois Cell Phone Laws
What NOT to do when Teaching Your Teen To Drive
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… Continue reading What NOT to do when Teaching Your Teen To Drive