Senior citizens can brush up on their driving skills this summer and possibly qualify for a discount on their insurance rates by completing the AARP Driver Safety Program to be offered in two Saturday sessions at the Peters Township Public Library. The eight-hour course will be taught in two four-hour sessions on Saturday, August 13 and Saturday, August 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The programs are being offered on Saturdays for the convenience of individuals who work during the week or have other scheduling conflicts.
AARP Driver safety courses help drivers stay current on latest driving information and safe driving strategies. This course is designed to educate participants about how best to reduce traffic violations, crashes, and chances for injuries; update drivers’ knowledge about relevant laws; and provide safe driving strategies to compensate for age-related changes that affect one’s driving ability. Some of the topics to be covered include overall fitness and driving, challenges of city vs. rural driving, tips for highway driving, understanding a vehicle’s safety features and new vehicle technology, handling aggressive drivers, changing lanes, driving at intersections, and maintaining proper distances.
You may register for this course online through the AARP website or in person at the Peters Township Public Library circulation desk. Cost for the course is $14.00, check made payable to AARP. You may pay by credit card when registering through the AARP web site. AARP members receive a $2.00 discount and pay $12.00.
Insurance Companies in Pennsylvania offer discounts for insured clients 55 or older that have completed the AARP Driver Safety Program. It is recommended you consult your insurance company for their discount policy. Although the AARP driving course is geared toward drivers 50 and older, it can be taken by licensed drivers of all ages, and there are no tests.
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