Schedule: Thursday, April 26, Noon - 4 p.m.
Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members
Presenter: Trained AARP Volunteer
Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center
Registration: Contact the Health Resource Center at (715) 531-6250 or register online through AARP. Same day registration available.
You will 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 also learn:
· How to manage common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time
· 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
You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your agent for details. You might also be eligible to receive a discount on roadside assistance plans. Although the course is geared to drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to people of all ages and there are no tests to pass.
