Why Take a Driver Safety Course?

Because driving has changed since you first got your license, and doing so could save you money Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day. By taking a driver safety course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. In addition, you’ll learn: • How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots • How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car • The safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections • Proper use of safety belts, air bags, antilock brakes and new technology found in cars today • Ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities • The effects of medications on driving • The importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking and using a cellphone After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and a better understanding of how to avoid potential collisions and injuring yourself or others. About the course The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s largest classroom and online driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your insurance agent for details. AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. The classroom course costs only $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for nonmembers. (Price increase coming in July) TriCounty Active Adult Center membership is not required. How to register Call the TriCounty Active Adult Center at 610-323-5009 to register for our next class. Space is limited. Class will be held at the TRAAC, 288 Moser Rd., Pottstown. 2020 Schedule: April 14th, June 9th, August 11th, October 13th & December 8th. All classes begin at 9:00. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes before class.