Tips for Taking the Best Driver's License Photo

Once you are old enough to get your driver’s license photo taken, the preparation is essential. Take a look at these tips to take the best photo ever!

1. Do not wear white, it tends to make people look sickly under the lighting at the DMV.
2. Avoid wearing t- shirts with slogans, plain shirts with soft colors such as blue, green and pink tend to be the best.
3. If you are getting your photo taken during allergy season or if you have a cold, use eye drops and make sure your eyes wide open.
4. Keep your hair neat and normal, today is not the day to try out a fancy hair do or new hair color.
5. Ladies, know how to wear your makeup. Too much eye shadow tends to make your eyes disappear and too little makes you look like a zombie. Practice makes perfect!
6. Like we said before, practice makes perfect! It may seem silly to practice smiling in the mirror but it can only benefit you in the end.
7. Be on time for your appointment and stay patient. DMV’s are notoriously slow but the wait will be worth a great picture!

Slow Down in the School Zone and Keep a Child Safe

Pretty much every school has a “designated school zone” surrounding it. This usually requires drivers to slow down and stop more frequently. Though it may seem like an inconvenience, it’s there for a reason, to keep children safe! Here are some tips on how to pass safely through the school zone.

· Expect the unexpected: Kids like to run and play, and don’t always pay attention to what’s going on around them. As a motorist, it’s your job to look out for potentially hazardous situations, so stay alert and pay attention!

· Stop properly at stop signs and crosswalks: You must come to a complete stop at a stationary stop sign, every time, especially in a school zone. When you come to a cross walk be sure to obey the direction of the crossing guard. If you pull partially in to the cross walk, children may be forced to walk around your car putting them in the line of traffic, so be sure to always stop outside of it. Finally, always wait until the crossing guard completely clears the crosswalk before moving.

· Obey the speed limit: Faster speeds increase the chance for accidents. Most school zones have a speed limit of 20MPH or less. Faster driving means longer stopping distances. If you obey the speed limit, you will be able to stop more quickly if you need to.

· Wait your turn near school buses: It's illegal in all 50 states to pass a bus on undivided roadways if the vehicle is stopped to load and unload children. Most buses have a stop sign with flashing lights that will indicate it is stopping to drop off passengers. Once all of the children are safely on the sidewalk, but bus will fold in its sign and proceed to the next stop. Once you have double checked to make sure it’s safe to move, proceed to your destination.

Reasons to Use Your Turn Signal

1) To avoid an accident: Other drivers don’t know where you are trying to go or what you’re trying to do. Don’t assume that other people will just ‘stay out of your way’. A turn signal gives other drivers a heads up about your next move, and can help you to avoid a serious accident.

2) To be considerate: You’re not the only person on the road, and it’s important to remember when driving that everyone needs to look out for each other. Instead of causing other drivers to slam on their brakes signal before you change lanes so they have time to give you the proper amount of space!

3) To protect pedestrians: Your turn signal isn’t just for other drivers. Pedestrians need to cross the road too, and if you don’t use your signal they may just walk right in front of your car, which could cause an accident. If you use your signal, the pedestrian will know exactly where you are going, creating safer situation for everyone.

4) Lastly, there’s no good reason not to: Your turn signal doesn’t use up fuel or cost any extra money, so use it!

Three Ways to Keep Your Car Organized for the Summer

Let’s face it; it gets a little crazy over the summer. Your kids are always in and out of the car and it can get a little messy. Here are some tips to help your car survive the crazy days of summer.

1) Be Prepared: Have a tray or cardboard box in the back that holds the essentials. Some of these items could include extra clothing, emergency water bottles, trash bags, and paper towels.

2) Trash can: Keep at least one in the car at all times. Make sure you empty it when you stop to get gas or get out of the car. This will ensure that it doesn’t overflow and make a huge mess!

3) Rules: Make sure your kids know that their items are their responsibility. Set the expectation that anything that they bring in the car must leave the car when they get home.

3 Features of the 2015 Suburban That’ll Make You Itch for the Keys

If you’re thinking about getting behind the wheel of the new Suburban, you might wonder what exactly has changed. Besides the exquisite exterior styling, here are the major changes and upgrades you’ll notice in the 2015 Suburban:

Quieter Ride
Thanks to the acoustic laminated windshield, triple sealed doors, and extra insulation all around. Engine noise has been isolated considerably as well.

New Technology
Like Chevrolet MyLink and more charging stations than you could have imagined (up to 6 USB ports).

New Safety Features
Such as Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Change Alert, Theft Protection Package, and OnStar Automatic Crash Response.

Ready to get behind the wheel? Check out the 2015 Suburbans we have available on our lot today!