Too Cool for Driving School?
Popular Program Shows Driver's Ed Still Relevant for People 50+
By: States: South Dakota | Source: AARP.org
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.
“For drivers over the age of 65, and for the aging Boomers, AARP wants to do everything we can to help them retain their driving skills to remain mobile, independent and connected to their communities,” said Sarah Jennings, state director of AARP South Dakota.
In 2007, more than 700 South Dakota drivers improved their driving skills by taking the course. 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 1st to June 15th, AARP is offering members the chance to bring a friend to a course and pay only $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.
Want to help others tune up their driving skills? Become a Driver Safety Program instructor. For information on becoming a volunteer instructor, contact state coordinator Larry Wilson by email at larrytwilson@gmail.com.
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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Refresh your driving skills by taking a driver safety class, or by taking the course online.
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