Her front lights were smashed, and she denied that her turn indicator was on, but an investigating officer found the switch in the on position. He said he had been driving for 45 years without an accident, so it could hardly have been his fault. All too often, instructors in the AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program hear that reason given for not taking the course. In fact, years of blameless driving are a very sound reason for enrolling in a refresher program. Familiarity often breeds contempt for the need for ceaseless attention to detail.
Disaster can hit in the blink of an eye.
Some insurance companies will offer discounts beginning with those older than 50. There are no graded tests. To register, call the number given for the location of your choice in the list below. The AARP Driver Safety Program needs volunteers to be trained as instructors or telephone coordinators. 2855 Gulf to Bay Blvd.