The new and improved AARP Driver Safety Course curriculum will be presented at the Ogden Senior Center on Monday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. Open to anyone with a valid driver’s license with no age limitations.
The program was designed with the participant in mind, and it is different in many ways from previous editions. A completely new, easy-to-follow format incorporates adult-learning principles, including reader-friendly print types and full-color pages. Videos also support course content. Participants will have the opportunity to learn state-specific information throughout the course in a way that is easy to access and understand. In addition, all components of the AARP Smart Driver Course have been translated and tested for Spanish-speaking participants.
As a result of evidence-based research findings, the course has been adjusted to include a focus on areas where drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts; pavement markings; stop-sign compliance; red-light running; safety issues such as speeding and seatbelt and turn-signal use.
Participants must attend both sessions to be eligible for an insurance discount. Cost is $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members. Hearing interpreter available upon request. Call the Ogden Senior Center at 585-352-3250 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to reserve a seat.
