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The North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults (Senior Center) will be hosting an AARP Senior Safety Driving Class on Monday, July 23 from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This class will be held at the North Ridgeville Senior Center, 7327 Avon Belden Road.
Should You Take the AARP Smart Driver Course?
Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills.
By taking the AARP Smart Driver 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. 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, anti-lock brakes, and new technologies used in cars
- 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 cell-phone use
Plus, you may qualify for an automobile insurance discount by completing the course (participants should check with their auto insurance agent for details).
Take the AARP Smart Driver course at North Ridgeville Senior Center on Monday, July 23 from 11 am – 3:30 pm. The classroom course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited, so register now by calling 440-353-0828.
