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Too Cool for Driving School? Attend a Driver Safety Program

Too Cool for Driving School?

Popular Program Shows Driver’s Ed Still Relevant for People 50+

 

Some drivers over the age of 50 have never looked back since they first got their license, but participation in refresher courses like the AARP Driver Safety Program shows that even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. In fact, the AARP Driver Safety Program has been completed by more than 12 million people since 1979.

 

In the U.S. there are 36 million drivers over the age of 65, with the number expected to rise to 40 million by 2013. “In addition to those already over 65, we know Boomers are aging and we want to do everything that we can do to help both groups retain their driving skills to remain mobile, independent and connected to their communities,” said Q. Ruchte, state coordinator of the Driver Safety Program in Missouri.

 

Taking the course provides tangible results. “The AARP Driver Safety courses provide an excellent way to evaluate your current driving abilities, learn compensation techniques and how some of the rules of the road have changed, and increase your safety. Ninety-five percent of our graduates tell us they change driving behavior as a result of taking our course,” said Jayasree Kundu, AARP’s Director of the AARP Driver Safety Program.

 

May is Healthy Vision Month and Driver Safety Month. AARP is encouraging drivers to get their vision checked and to tune up their driving skills. So, from May 1^st to June 15^th, AARP is offering members the chance to bring a friend to a course and pay on $10.00 – this represents a 50% savings off of regular course pricing.

 

Think about taking advantage of this offer to improve your driving skills while having fun with a friend.

 

AARP Driver Safety Program courses are offered by trained volunteer instructors throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Courses are now available in both a classroom setting and online. The program helps drivers 50+ become more aware of changes that occur due to aging, and how to adjust driving accordingly. It can sometimes entitle those who enroll to apply for discounts on their car insurance. Information on the AARP Driver Safety Program can be found at www.aarp.org/drive or by calling 1-888-AARP NOW (1-888-227-7669).

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