Don't be surprised to see movement in this direction. Even after a lifetime of driving, first-time participants usually come away surprised that they learned so much. Most states offer point and insurance premium reductions to those completing the program. Contact AARP for the course location, dates and cost. Contact your automobile insurance company or DMV office for a list of all the organizations certified to provide the program in your area.
Seat time is time behind the wheel.
They know even the fastest drivers in the world need adequate seat time before they can perform well in an event. The same holds true in the world of daily driving. A driver needs seat time to maintain confidence and driving proficiency. While the tendency in older age is to drive less, there is a genuine need for an older driver to get enough seat time to keep judgement, skills and confidence from diminishing. Both AARP and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety have excellent information about driver fitness and what a person can do to remain up to the physical challenges of driving.