An added incentive is that graduates of the course may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums. The AARP 55 Alive course covers subjects like the effects of medication, how reaction time changes as we age, hazardous driving situations and new laws and how they affect the older driver. Read all about it. Surf over to AARP's 55 Alive course once you finish this article. Side mirrors are excellent safety features, but remember it's still necessary to look over your shoulder to check the blind spots.
Speed is a major cause of accidents.
Always drive so that you are able to stop the car before something else stops you. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. In good conditions, leave a two second gap. In bad conditions leave double the distance. At junctions, don't be pressured into moving before you feel it's safe.