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One of the scariest thoughts to me is seeing one of my two daughters driving away in a car. At ages 5 and 7, I have a while before that day comes. I often say to my husband “just so you know, they are either going to be driving a Volvo or a tank.” Those two girls mean everything to me. With that thought in mind, I decided to do a little research on what folks are doing these days to prepare their children for the biggest responsibility they have ever faced. My father used to tell me that ... Read More

This week marks the first full week that noncitizens can apply for a California driver’s license. The California DMV released initial numbers on January 6 and pass rates are not looking good. As of Tuesday, January 6: Pass/Fail Statewide Average for English Tests: 54% Pass/46% Fail Pass/Fail Statewide Average for Spanish Tests: 36% Pass/64% Fail What should drivers be doing to study for the test? 1. Get the California Driver’s Handbook In Your Language The manual for the drivers test is ... Read More

Effective January 2, 2015, California started issuing drivers licenses to residents that are not US citizens. As predicted, lines started forming at DMV’s early Friday morning. California has an estimated 2.4 million undocumented residents that are not yet US citizens. The implementation of Assembly Bill 60 has both insurance companies and state legislators applauding because it means more drivers on the road will have been tested on the driving laws. Many believe this simple change will ... Read More

Nowadays, many children are preparing to go back to school. Majority of these children will be biking, driving or walking. Regardless of the transportation used, these children might face potential dangers before they make it to school. However, these dangers will be avoided if motorists and parents keep in mind the safety reminders which are as follows: 1. Allow your children to take the school bus As a parent, your child will be safer to travel with school bus than using public transport. 2... Read More

In order to get an Illinois driver’s license, you should first visit a driver’s services facility where they will take your photo and show your identification. You must turn in the commercial driver’s license, instructions permits and state ID cards; pass the written and vision tests and pay the total amount of fee required. The drivers’ licenses for immigrants who are living in Illinois illegally will be issued in December. Approximately 500,000 people can apply for the special permit. Servi... Read More