Did you know that driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal? Even though the drug itself is slowly becoming legal in different cities and states across the country, it will always be illegal to drive under its influence. Just like with drinking alcohol, marijuana impairs your brain and makes it so it is not …
In order to effectively teach new drivers about proper smartphone use while driving, we need to have a clear understanding about what the current cellphone usage is, how it is viewed, and what examples students are being shown. As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month (April) we surveyed Fresh Green Light driver’s education graduates and their parents from …
We are thrilled to officially be opening our doors in the heart of New Canaan at 111 Cherry Street (next to Swirl Frozen Yogurt). Behind the Wheel lessons will start on March 18th and we are planning for classes to begin on Monday, April 1st. Why choose Fresh Green Light? We create safer drivers. Over …
You care about your child more than anything, which is why you did your research to find the best driving school in Connecticut. However, sending your child to Fresh Green Light is just the first part of the equation. We are only with your child for eight hours of driver’s ed instruction, and while we …
If you have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, driving can be especially difficult. As discussed by psychologist Nadine Lambert, Ph.D., the skills you need to drive safely, such as staying focused on one task, following through, and planning ahead, can be challenging for you. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t drive with ADHD. As …
By Julie Garner, Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship I once heard someone say that having a child is like having your heart outside of your body, in another person. I couldn’t agree more. It’s that amazing feeling of unconditional love. Losing a child is like having your heart ripped from your chest, thrown to the …
Getting pulled over is nerve-wracking for everyone from experienced drivers to teenagers. And if you act the wrong way, you could inadvertently get in a lot more trouble than you would otherwise. This is part of the idea behind the new Illinois law that requires all driving schools in Illinois to teach their students the right …