New Direction Driving School

06/18/2026

Speeding is a main cause of work zone injuries and fatal crashes.

This driver was stopped and cited for speeding 79 mph in a 60-mph work zone while driving a semi-truck.

, highway workers depend on you to do your part so they can get home safe at the end of their day, just like you.

06/18/2026

Two cars approach a 4-way stop at the same time... who goes first? https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346/iii/18/1

(Generally) the car on the right.

06/18/2026

Wrong-way driving is preventable and it can be deadly. Knowing what to look for can keep you and everyone else safe. Here are five clues to keep you driving the right-way in Wisconsin.

Learn more about WisDOT's efforts to curb wrong-way driving on our roads: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/safety-eng/wrong-way.aspx

06/18/2026

Speeding is illegal, and it endangers you, your loved ones, and everyone else on the road. Speeding accounts for more than one-quarter of all traffic-related fatalities nationally and was a factor in 166 fatal and 4,538 injury crashes in Wisconsin last year.

Please follow speed limits and help us achieve zero preventable deaths on Wisconsin roads.

06/18/2026

When your car fogs up in the winter, you blast the defroster. But doing that on a hot, humid summer morning will turn your windshield into a solid cloud. 🌫️

Here's the trick for when the fog is on the OUTSIDE of your car. 👇

06/18/2026

Multiple turn lanes:

👀Look ahead to see what lane you need to end up in after the intersection and move safely into the appropriate lane.

⬅️If you start turning from the left-most lane, you should end up in the left-most lane. Stay in your lane during the entire turn.⬅️

Learn more about the WSP law of the month here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/law/lom.aspx

06/17/2026

Do you not feel comfortable driving through construction zones? Or maybe your kids who are getting their driver’s licenses don’t feel 100% confident yet.

Road America offers a Teen Driving Program to teach new drivers important defensive driving skills. --> https://www.wbay.com/2026/06/11/road-america-offers-teen-driving-program-focused-defensive-skills/

06/09/2026

It’s National Trailer Safety Week! 🛻🛥️ Handling a heavy load changes everything about how your vehicle drives.

Don't hit the road without checking these 4 rules:
💪 Ensure your vehicle can safely handle the trailer's max weight
⚖️ Load the front half heavier to prevent dangerous trailer sway
🪢 Use heavy-duty straps so cargo can't shift
🔗 Cross safety chains in case of hitch failure

06/09/2026

Today is Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin. With temperatures on the rise, remember that temperatures can become dangerous quickly inside a vehicle. On an 80-degree day, temperatures in a parked vehicle in direct sunlight can climb about 20 degrees in just 10 minutes.

Never leave your child or pet unattended inside a car. Make it a habit to check your backseats before leaving your vehicle.

06/05/2026