Improve Driving Skills, Avoid Accidents
Source: AARP.org | June 16, 2004
Helping Older Drivers Improve Skills, and Avoid Accidents and Traffic Violations
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest classroom driver refresher course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older.
The eight-hour course is taught in two, four-hour sessions spanning two days, and costs $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. The course helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. AARP members and non-members alike may take the course. There are no tests.
Upon successfully completing the course, graduates of the AARP Driver Safety Program may be eligible to receive a state-mandated multi-year discount on their auto insurance premiums. Since 1979, over 12 million people have completed the course.
The AARP Driver Safety Program course covers the following topics:
- Vision and hearing changes
- Effects of medication
- Reaction time changes
- Left turns and other right-of-way situations
- New laws and how they affect you
- Hazardous driving situations
Volunteer with the AARP Driver Safety Program
The AARP Driver Safety Program is taught and administered by a nationwide network of AARP-trained volunteers. Without volunteers, the AARP Driver Safety Program would not exist! Here's what you gain by becoming a volunteer:
- Reimbursement for facilitating courses or other approved expenses
- The opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other volunteers
- Thorough orientation and training
- Appreciation by the people you help
- The satisfaction that you are contributing to the health, safety and happiness of others in your community
Volunteer Positions:
- Assistant State Coordinator
- Instructor
If you would like more information about volunteer opportunities with the AARP Driver Safety Program, an online form is available.
Co-Sponsor the AARP Driver Safety Program
Becoming a co-sponsor of the AARP Driver Safety Program is an easy way to make people aware of your organization while providing a much needed service. Major national co-sponsors include senior centers, area agencies on aging, banks, libraries, places of worship and local businesses. Co-sponsors typically provide a room and the necessary equipment for the class; the AARP Driver Safety Program provides the instructor and course materials. It's a great way to be a part of your community.
If you would like more information about your business/organization becoming an AARP Driver Safety Program co-sponsor an online form is available.
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