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Stop Sign Mistakes: A Top Reason Students Fail Their Road Tests

Part 2 of Fresh Green Light’s series on the Top 10 Reasons Student Fail their DMV Road Tests. Improper stops at stop signs remain one of the leading causes of road test failures for new drivers in Greenwich.  And it’s no wonder considering how some of our parents drive at times – rolling through stop …

Why Knowing Your Vehicle Controls Can Make or Break Your DMV Road Test

Believe it or not, one of the Top 10 reasons that drivers don’t pass their road test for one simple reason:  Nerves kick in, and suddenly all those basic vehicle controls that you swear you know inside out suddenly feel like rocket science. But here’s the good news: with a little practice using our FGL …

Fresh Green Light Driving School Opens In New Canaan.

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 …

Why Parents Are the Most Important Driving Instructor

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 …

5 Tips for Driving Safely with ADHD

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 …

Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship Proud to partner with Fresh Green Light!

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 …

How to Handle a Traffic Stop: A New Requirement for Illinois Driver’s Education

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 …

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