AARP Smart Driver Course [F-17-1]

Presenter:Dana Smith
Location: St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
Classes: 2 Sessions 3.0 hours
Dates: Thu 1:00 PM 10/19, Fri 10/20
Status: CANCELLEDCourse Update: AARP Presenter’s Request: Please come ½ hour early to do your paper work. Reminders: 1) Bring your driver’s license, current AARP membership card (if you have one), 2) Fee: $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members--checks payable to: AARP. 3) Must attend BOTH sessions to receive any rate reductions or points off.

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This six-hour refresher course contains up-to-date information about changes in ourselves, our vehicles, and our roads. Learn to drive more efficiently and safely and, as an outcome, possibly reduce your car insurance costs as well.

REQUEST FROM PROSENTER: Please come 1/2 hour early to do your paper work.

NOTES: 1) Bring your driver’s license and, if you have one, your current AARP membership card; 2) Fee: $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-AARP members. (Make checks out to AARP.) 3) Both sessions must be attended to receive any rate reductions from your car insurance company and/or “points” reductions. 4) Please come early on day 1 to do your paper work.

Cap: 25

SUGGESTED LINKS:

https://www.aarpdriversafety.org/ - Take the driver safety course online.

http://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/driving-tips/ - Safety Tips and Resources for Drivers = tips, games, rules of the road, driving simulations, etc.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety - link from NHTSA (under the heading of the  "United States Department of Transportaion) focuses on Road Safety for - children, teens, older drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers with disabilities.

http://www.injuryclaimcoach.com/state-car-accident-guides.html - link to guides for Car Accidents info by state (New York is one of them).

Dana Smith is a retired State Prison Superintendent. He is also a retired US Army Reserve Major. He has been a Board of Education Member (BOCES, Madrid/Waddington, Horseheads) for 25 years, and has volunteered for, or been elected to, many other important public service positions. His driving experience includes being a driver for Disabled American Veterans.

 

 

 



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