AARP Driver Safety Classes

Every age has its own factors that can affect an individual's ability to drive. While teens may be inexperienced and overconfident, age takes its toll on our eyesight, hearing and reaction time.

One of the greatest challenges that an older driver faces is keeping tabs on his or her driving skills. The AARP Driver Safety Program at WISE & Healthy Aging is designed to raise drivers' awareness of the effects of age as well as refreshing driving skills.

This course is offered by AARP and the WISE & Healthy Aging Transportation and Mobility Program in a first floor conference room of the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

The course is taught in two formats: a four hour refresher session for individuals who took the course within the past four years and an eight hour session offered in two four-hour sessions for those taking the course for the first time. An attendance certificate is issued at the end of the second sessions. The course covers:
  • Age-related physical changes that can affect driving skills
  • Declining perceptual skills
  • A review of the rules of the road
  • Local driving problems
  • License renewal requirements

The course costs $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. All California auto insurance companies are mandated to offer discounts to mature drivers who take this course. Preregistration is required. To register or for more information, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455 or email transportation@wiseandhealthyaging.org

2010 AARP Driver Safety Class Schedule

August 10 & 12, 2010   9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

September 14, 2010 - Refresher   9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

October 12 & 14, 2010   9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

November 10, 2010 - Refresher   9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

December 7 & 9, 2010   9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

For more information please call (310) 394-9871 ext. 455.