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What Are the Most Common Traffic Signs?
Traffic signs function similarly to traffic signals as they control the flow of traffic and fulfill fundamental needs of drivers and pedestrians. Generally, traffic signs aim to: Grab driver and pedestrian attention Convey a clear, simple meaning Command respect from road users Give adequate time for the proper response (yield, stop etc.) Stop Signs This… Continue reading What Are the Most Common Traffic Signs?
Confident Driving: 6 Tips to Increase Your Confidence While Driving
Learning how to drive and to do it well, takes time and practice. There isn’t a magic wand you can wave to instill confidence in yourself, but there are actionable steps you can take over time to improve your confidence while driving. Here are 6 tips to assist you in confident driving. Practice Often. To… Continue reading Confident Driving: 6 Tips to Increase Your Confidence While Driving
Using Your Senses While Driving (Besides Vision)
A large majority of the information you gather while driving is received through your eyes, such as the cars around you, traffic lights and signals, road construction, street signs, and so much more. Even though your sense of sight is crucial, you will still need to depend on other senses to identify any potential dangers… Continue reading Using Your Senses While Driving (Besides Vision)
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
Why You Actually Need an Oil Change
If you have no oil in your car’s engine, the metal pieces are rubbing together as you drive, creating friction. Oil lubricates your engine and keeps it from overheating. You can’t run a car without any oil in it. You probably aren’t doing that, since most cars will have oil in them when you buy.… Continue reading Why You Actually Need an Oil Change
Prepare for Your Driving Test
Preparing for your driving test can be nerve wracking. Even if you feel somewhat prepared by your driving school and hours on the road, it’s still an intimidating experience and something that you’ve never done before. Top Driver Education wants you to feel as prepared as you possibly can. Visit us online at topdriver.com or call (888)… Continue reading Prepare for Your Driving Test