What Should You Do When Approaching a Stopped School Bus?
According to the Illinois State Board of Education, “Children are at greatest risk when they are getting on or off the school bus. Most of the children killed in bus-related crashes are pedestrians, five to seven years old, who are getting on or off the bus. They are hit by the school bus or by… Continue reading What Should You Do When Approaching a Stopped School Bus?
Continue readingIllinois 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
Continue readingWhat 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?
Continue readingWhat 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
Continue readingIdentifying Traffic Signals by Color
What kind of world would we live in without traffic signals? With a U.S. population of about 325 million, it’s no wonder why big cities (and most towns for that matter) have traffic signals to control the flow of traffic. You can find traffic signals along the side of the road and more commonly,… Continue reading Identifying Traffic Signals by Color
Continue readingHow 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
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