Spring is here, and that means longer, brighter days of driving are ahead! As the icy roads thaw out and temperatures rise, many student drivers are relieved to catch a break from the winter driving hazards that Indiana brings. However, spring weather comes with its own challenges and potential driving hazards. Let’s review how to take caution on the roads this spring to safely get from point A to point B. Spring Weather: Expect the Unexpected You know the saying… “April showers bring May flowers,” but in Indiana, that isn’t promised. In the Midwest, it’s best to expect the unexpected when i ..read more

January is Teen Driving Awareness Month, which is an excellent motivator for student drivers to brush up on some safety precautions. Statistics say that teen drivers face higher risks behind the wheel, given their lack of experience and impressionable age.  In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. At DriverEd Safety, our priority is to minimize danger in safe driving practices, so let’s run through some simple (yet effective) steps teen drivers can take to prevent as many ..read more

Snow, ice, and sleet, oh my! Even though the winter solstice isn’t until December 21, the winter season is already in full effect here in Indiana.  For us midwesterners, ice and snow can make for a lot of winter fun—whether you’re sledding, skiing, or ice skating. However, ice and snow don’t conveniently stay within the ice rinks or on ski slopes; it also finds its way onto the road, making travel feel pretty complicated. Throughout the winter months, it’s not uncommon to run into snowdrifts and blowing flakes, so it’s important to stay prepared for the seasonal weather.  Did you ..read more

This year, November 14th marks National Seatbelt Day. Even though wearing a seatbelt is a no-brainer (since it takes literal seconds to buckle up), we’d like to remind drivers and passengers of the importance of buckling up, plus the legal consequences that come with not wearing a seatbelt. Seatbelts Are Your First Line of Defense Believe it or not, airbags are not the first line of defense in an accident… your seatbelt is! In fact, since the “Click It or Ticket” initiative began more than 20 years ago, seat belt use has gone up 30% in Indiana to 92.9%, which is slightly higher than the nati ..read more

Ctrl + F to search instructor’s name Instructor Name Cell Phone Email Address Andrew Aspaas 317-710-2852 aspaasa@gmail.com Carl Basey Jr 317-777-2369 carl.basey@ciesc.org Joel Black 317-445-4521 jblack110119@gmail.com Andy Blythe 317-250-2006 andy.blythe@ciesc.org Bob Boekankamp 317-727-1633 bboekankamp@gmail.com Brian Bohm 317-674-5777 brian.bohm@ciesc.org Clarence Brabson 317-501-5853 cebrabson@yahoo.com J Tilden Brown 317-439-3105 brownjt@mac.com Jerry Campbell 317-504-7326 jcamp1035@aol.com Bernard Cissell 317-619-3313 bernard.cissell@ciesc.org Thomas Clark 317 ..read more

Do you remember playing the game “Red Light, Green Light” when you were young? Everyone would line up side by side, then book it to the finish line whenever they heard “green light.” The only catch was, everyone had to come to a halt whenever “red light” was called, and if you were still moving after “red light,” you had to start over from the beginning.  Despite being a simple game for kids, “Red Light, Green Light” has some great takeaways that we were taught early on (i.e. red means stop, green means go). More so, it teaches us all that when you follow the rules (of the road), you can ..read more

Summer seems like the perfect season to embark on a road trip—school is out, the snow and ice are long gone, and summer travels are in full effect. Before you pile all your closest friends into the car and start your engine, there are a few things you need to keep top of mind. Whether you’ll be driving for two hours or ten, you need to be prepared—mentally and physically—to have a successful trip. We’ll break down the basics of how to prepare here.  Inspect Your Car In the summer, your car is prone to overheating. Go through a basic maintenance checklist at least a week out before your t ..read more

School’s out, and it’s finally summertime—a perfect time to cruise around with the windows down or even take a road trip. As the season changes and the temperature rises here in Indiana, there are some seasonal challenges you need to be prepared for as a driver on the open road. Specifically, what to do when your car overheats.  How Do Cars Overheat? Your engine can overheat due to a lot of different causes. Generally, an engine will overheat because the cooling system isn’t working properly, so the heat can’t escape the engine compartment. Common causes for an overheated engine include ..read more

As the school year wraps up, the month of May can get pretty hectic. Thinking about final exams, prom, and graduation season around the corner, you want to stay punctual behind the wheel so you can get to where you need to be on time! The thought of tardiness can bring up a lot of anxiety behind the wheel, especially for new drivers. When running behind schedule, your sympathetic nervous system can go into flight or fight mode in an attempt to race against the clock. With adrenaline pumping through your body, you’re more likely to make rash, spontaneous decisions while driving. Unfortunately ..read more

Driving is often seen as a rite of passage for teenagers. However, after a couple of years, driving becomes incredibly normal; you drive to work, school, home, restaurants, and friends’ houses. Whether you’re a brand-new driver or an experienced one, you should always be paying attention to the road so you can minimize distractions. April, which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a great time to reflect on the responsibility we all carry as drivers and take accountability for our habits in an effort to do better. When most people hear the phrase “distracted driving,” texting often come ..read more