In 2016, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) founded Illinois Speed Awareness Day. Speed Awareness Day is celebrated on July 26th 2023 and is a combined statewide effort involving public and private stakeholders partnering to address the issue of excessive speeding on Illinois roadways and the deadly impact speeding has on safety. This year Illinois is joined by; Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to spread awareness of the dangers of speeding and to save lives.   When you’re speeding, you’re driving faster than t ..read more

World Environment Day is a global event that takes place every year on June 5th to raise awareness and inspire action for the protection of the environment. Cars are responsible for nearly one-fifth of all US emissions, emitting around 24 pounds of carbon dioxide and other global-warming gases for every gallon of gas. This contributes to climate change and global warming. Electric cars and hybrid cars can reduce emissions by using cleaner fuels or electricity. So, if you are planning on buying your next car, this is why you should consider going electric.   Environmentally Friendly ..read more

If you are 18, 19, or 20 years of age in Illinois and want to obtain a driver’s license, you must complete a 6-hour State-Approved driver education course. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get started!   Enroll in a Driver Education Course The first step is to enroll in a State of Illinois-approved adult driver education course. Top Driver offers a comprehensive online 6-hour course. Online courses are convenient because they can be taken anywhere at your own pace.   Complete the Course and Pass the Final Exam Once you have enrolled in an approved driver education course, you wi ..read more

When one gets behind the wheel of a vehicle and drives others, they are directly responsible for more than just their own life. The driver must take this responsibility seriously and continue to drive to the best of their ability. In 2019, 62% of all traffic fatalities were passengers. We Save Lives and the National Road Safety Foundation are taking a stance against this by celebrating National Passenger Safety Week (NPSW).  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially recognized National Passenger Safety Week for the first time in 2023. The last full week of Janu ..read more

The night before Thanksgiving, known as Blackout Wednesday, is one of the deadliest nights to be on the roads. Thanksgiving is a day when many people do not have to work, and the use of alcohol is known to increase drastically. Its name comes from the idea of drinking enough alcohol that you “blackout”.   Drunk Driving When there is an increase in drinking, there is typically an increase in drivers that decide to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. It is estimated that over 500 people will die over the 2022 Thanksgiving Holiday in crashes that could have been prevented. While people k ..read more

What Should You Give Your Teen?  Getting a driver’s license is a huge step towards independence and freedom. What better gift could you give to your teen than the knowledge required to gain their independence? You can’t go wrong gifting your teen a driver education at Top Driver this holiday season! Top Driver is a premium driver education with it own proprietary curriculum. There are also alternative programs for learning assisted individuals.    Why is Driver Education Such a Great Gift? Gifting driver education shows your teen that you trust them and believe that they are rea ..read more

Establishes Foothold in Far Western Suburbs  Lombard, IL—Monday, Oct 31, 2022—Amid rapid growth in the teen and adult driver’s education market in Illinois, Top Driver announced today that effective October 31, 2022, the company completed the acquisition of Drive Home Safe Driving School located in Geneva, Illinois.   CEO Paul Zalatoris commented “Top Driver is excited to have the opportunity to service the driving needs of teens and adults of the far western suburbs of Chicago. Top Driver will manage and continue to operate out of the Drive Home Safe locations effective immediately ..read more

All Star Driver Education Announces Landmark Transaction to Combine With Top Driver The transaction forms the largest and most comprehensive provider of driver education in the Midwest Ann Arbor, MI— October 14, 2021— All Star Driver Education, a leading provider of classroom and online driver education courses in 8 states, has combined forces with Top Driver, the largest provider of driver education in Illinois with additional locations in Michigan and Ohio. All Star Driver Education was acquired in November 2019 by HighGrove Companies. Sean Roberts, founder, and managing partner from HighGro ..read more

Top Driver student Reaghan Monahan was praised by local first responders and General Manager of Top Driver, Jim Mihalovich, Wednesday at a surprise recognition ceremony at Tinley Park High School. Her recent heroic actions, in the face of a medical emergency, while her mother was behind the wheel, helped save the lives of many people on the road that day! The Tinley Park High School sophomore was being driven home from a volleyball game when her mother suffered a seizure. Her foot locked on the gas pedal, and Reaghan had to respond quickly. She slid the driver’s seat back and gave herself e ..read more

Teen drivers are especially susceptible on the road because they lack experience in both life and driving, as well as maturity. Teenagers are easily distracted when driving, particularly by other passengers (passengers of the same age). Teen drivers are more likely to speed, take risks, and do things they ordinarily wouldn’t do when they have peer passengers in their cars.   October 16–22, 2022, is designated as National Teen Driver Safety Week. Top Driver wants to urge our students to encourage other students to drive more safely. Indiana has adopted the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL ..read more